Senior Occupational Therapy Assistant - In-patients

at  Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

The following skills and experience will be required and are essential for the successful candidates: Undertake delegated work to assist the Occupational Therapists in providing therapy within the Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct of the College of Occupational Therapists. To assist Occupational Therapists on the wards, in the OT department or in the patients home as necessary. To work to set protocols or written treatment programmes To have a basic understanding of clinical conditions and terminology To demonstrate an awareness of patient consent. To establish and maintain appropriate therapeutic relationships with patients and carers incorporating motivation encouragement and confidence building To communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, carers and families and to show and awareness in relation to sensitive issues and to deal with difficult situations as appropriate.
To be aware of barriers to effective communication, e.g. hearing loss, altered perception, expressive and receptive dysphasia, dementing illness, cognitive impairment, memory loss, aggression and anxiety, pain and fear and to use clear and effective verbal/ non-verbal communication as appropriate. Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post

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