Occupational Therapy Apprentice Job in NHS

Occupational Therapy Apprentice

Plymouth, ENG, GB, United Kingdom

Apply Now

Job Description

To work as part of a team responsible for providing an efficient Occupational Therapy Service at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust. Explain to patients, relatives, and those with whom they meet the role of the Occupational Therapist. Obtain informed consent from the patient, and work within the current legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent, prior to commencing any treatment. Through conversation with the patient, patients relatives / next of kin, obtain information regarding their social circumstances, difficulties encountered with aspects of Activities of Daily Living and their work and leisure and make follow-up calls, as directed by Occupational Therapist.

Implement individual/group treatment sessions, as instructed by the Occupational Therapist - this will include washing, dressing, kitchen or bathing assessment and remedial therapy work, utilizing interpersonal skills and demonstrating empathy to achieve the goal. Issue and instruct patients and relatives in the safe use of prescribed Occupational Therapy equipment and issue small aids accordingly.

Beware of fraud agents! do not pay money to get a job

MNCJobs.co.uk will not be responsible for any payment made to a third-party. All Terms of Use are applicable.