Bank B6 Specialist Falls Prevention Occupational Therapist

Be an active member of the Brent Falls Prevention Service. To provide comprehensive multi-factorial falls assessment, treatment and evidence based programme of rehabilitation to all clients who have fallen as part of an inter-disciplinary service To hold a clinical caseload delivering a client centred, evidence based occupational therapy interventions Work within professional standards and clinical guidelines, promote best practice and to undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner including assessing and treating own caseload of patients/clients and maintaining professional documentation Build up and maintain key relationships with referring services across CLCH including the other Falls and Bone Health Services in CLCH, Frailty Clinic at Northwick Park Hospital, Intermediate Care Teams, GPs, District Nurses, A&E, Ambulance Services and other community service providers to facilitate appropriate referrals and an understanding of the role of the Occupational Therapist in the Falls Intervention Service Be responsible for the supervision of junior staff, Rehabilitation Assistants and Occupational Therapy students as the opportunities arise. Work in a variety of settings including clinics, clients own home, community centres, extra care sheltered housing and continuing care homes,

• To communicate relevant medical information, assessment details, advice and recommendations across agencies and with clients, to provide a coordinated service to meet the client's care needs, in compliance with Trust Guidelines for sharing of information and informed consent. These agencies include Acute Trusts, General Practitioners, Community Rehabilitation Teams, Social Services, other healthcare professionals, voluntary agencies, and care homes
• Demonstrate compassion, empathy and sensitivity towards clients who may have complex emotional and physical conditions such as fear of falling, anxiety, pain and other physical psychological and social concerns or when delivering unwelcome news around their condition or rehabilitation prognosis
• Comply with local risk assessments when dealing with complex clients with challenging behavioural needs and high risk extreme environments
• Be responsible for accepting allocated clients, organising and prioritising own caseload to meet service needs and to communicate with your supervisor if the service needs cannot be met.
• Prescribe appropriate equipment, following the Transforming Community Equipment Services procedures, to clients in order to maximise their independence
  
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• avoid unnecessary trips to, or long stays in, hospital.
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