Band 5 Rotation Occupational Therapist CV

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Hillington

Glasgow

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EDUCATION                 

2014-2017: University of Cumbia            BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy

2013-2014: Glasgow Clyde College          HNC Occupational Therapy  

2012-2013: Caledonian University             Postgraduate Health and Social Care  

2004-2007: Bedfordshire University            BA Hons Health and Social Care

SUMMARY:

▪                Qualified July 2017

▪                Approachable and willing to support colleagues.

▪                Work under tight deadlines  

▪                Effective prioritisation and time management  

▪                Driven and self-motivated, recently completed an in-house project.

▪                Good communication skills, verbal and written

▪                Analytical and conceptual thinking, with a conscientious approach to managing workloads.

▪                Good listening skills and can inspire and motivate colleagues

▪                Liaise with relevant social workers to coordinate, assess needs and facilitate care packages, and hospital discharges

▪                Liaise with families and external agencies to meet service users’ outcomes using cost effective interventions.

▪                Up to date training on all relevant legislation.

▪                HCPC ad DBS compliant  

PERSONAL STATEMENT:

I am writing to express my profound interest working in Glasgow (Scotland) any setting and supporting individuals to achieve health, well being and life satisfaction through participating in their meaningful  occupation. For the past 2years I have been working   on a band 5 rotational post with Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.   Currently, I am  working on an intermediate care rehabilitation ward. My aim is to serve patients using the skills I have gained during my clinical experience as a rotational occupational therapist.  I feel the knowledge I acquired in a variety of settings, with a variety of patients would make me an asset to the new team.

While on my rotational post, I worked with many elderly patients, planning and executing treatment plans for individuals at risk of falls, amputations, cardiovascular diseases and mental health problems and neurological conditions. Working in Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust made me understand the complexity of care needed by individuals with multiple medical conditions. These individuals present significant safety considerations and require occupational therapists to have broad knowledge and understanding on the impact of different conditions on an individual’s occupational performance. This knowledge ensures the safety of patients and others entering the hospital environment is maintained in line with local and national policies. I worked closely with patients to define their individual goals and following the occupational therapy process. I had the responsibility for organising my own caseload, addressing occupational performance needs and skill deficits and evaluating individual progress using available evidence-based tools. I successfully planned my own case load and ensuring proper documentation was completed in a timely manner. Having my own caseloads required constructive management to any barriers which affect written and verbal communication, effective time management, the ability to prioritise caseloads and delegate responsibilities to occupational therapy assistants. I learnt the importance of affective delegation, teamwork and referring to other health care professionals and senior staff when appropriate. I have also developed teaching and mentoring skills when demonstrating moving and handling techniques of amputee patients to support workers. I am also aware of my limitations as a Band 5 therapist  and when to seek advice and support from senior staff.

I collaborated effectively with members of multidisciplinary team and in clinical meetings to ensure occupational therapy treatment programmes were successful in contributing to a comprehensive treatment approach. When planning patients discharge it involved different team members who would be providing on going community support. This often-required liaising with nurses, social workers, families and community teams and keeping accurate records of the care needed in the home setting. I often contributed to team meetings when planning patient discharge. I feel that working as part of the team in a clinical environment will give me the opportunity to advance my skills and knowledge. I also carried out joint assessments with physiotherapists and speech and language therapists to facilitate client centred holistic intervention for individuals with complex needs. This joint role increased my knowledge and respect for other professionals.  

Through these experiences, I have developed soft skills such as critical observation, conflict resolution, patience, tolerance and clear communication. I believe these experiences would allow me to achieve success working with as a disability assessor with Scotland   diverse population. I am confident that these experiences will allow me to be a productive member of your team, and I am eager to contribute my knowledge of occupational therapy techniques to benefit your organization.  For the past 2years, I have been self-motivated, organised and capable of working under pressure. I have a practical approach to problem solving and a drive to see things through to completion. I enjoy working on my own initiative or in a team. I am reliable, hardworking and eager to learn and have a genuine interest in caring.

I have worked with patients with challenging behaviours, neurological disorders, mental health and other physical health problems. I understand the importance of evidence-based care to meet individual goals.  I believe in therapeutic use of self and continuous learning to keep abreast with evidence-based care.  In my current role I take responsibility to update my training needs including inviting external equipment providers to demonstrate equipment and enhance the team’s continuing professional development needs. Additionally, I am available to support a colleague if faced with a challenging situation and escalate if it is beyond my scope. I actively participate in our weekly peer meeting which we use as a platform to identify effective interventions for complex cases to meet patients’ needs safely.  

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY  

Birmingham NHS Community Trust: March 2018 to date.

Band 5 Rotational post From 2nd March to date

Intermediate care unit (Adults) - Duties

▪                Completing occupational therapy process from screening, initial assessments, treatments and   facilitating a safe discharge.  

                Identifying functional problems and prescribed equipment to enhance patients’ rehabilitation and independence.  

▪                Actively involved in discharge planning and organised home visits where required.

▪                Professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own work, including the management of patients in my case load.

                Good understanding how different conditions can affect occupational performance and participation.  

•                Actively liaised and collaborated with members of the MDT in meeting patient and organisational goals.

•                 Using formal and informal communication mechanisms including fax, telephone, face to face, written and electronic to a wide variety of staff and people within and outside the department and external community. Both clinical and non-clinical information to ensure that effective communication is maintained between the therapy team and all other agencies (health, social care and voluntary) to enhance patient care.

                Maintaining confidentiality consistent with Birmingham community trust policy and the COT code of ethics.

                Acting as an advocate on behalf of patients and carers by adopting a client centred approach

•                Delegating appropriate tasks to band 4 assistant and to ensure direction guidance and management of these tasks.

                Keeping up to date patient notes and records in accordance with local    policy and with the College of Occupational Therapy standards.

                Protecting patients by adhering to local and national infection-control policies and protocols

Band 5 Rotational Occupational therapist Neuro Rehabilitation (Adults)

From 04th January 2019 to 01st March 2020

Duties

▪                Undertaking comprehensive assessment and treatment of adults with mainly neurological diseases or injuries, utilising information from a broad range of structured clinical methodologies to formulate a specialised programme of care.

▪                Monitoring, evaluating and modifying treatment in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of intervention, using evidence-based practice, audit and outcome measures in line with National Guidelines.

▪                Providing occupational therapy input into comprehensive interdisciplinary assessment / treatment / discharge.

                Discussing services and treatment options to potential clients and / or their relatives / carers.

                Ensuring that clients are involved in the planning and prioritisation of their rehabilitation plans wherever possible.

                Helping patient develop or regain physical or mental functioning or adjust to disabilities.

                Contributing to the management of complex cases, ensuring co-ordination of services involved such as health, social, statutory and voluntary services.

                Adapting practice to meet individual patients’ circumstances, including due regard for cultural, social, and linguistic differences in addition to their cognitive and physical disabilities.

                Demonstrating high level of clinical effectiveness by engaging in multidisciplinary team working throughout patients’ journey.

                Facilitating development and rehabilitation of patients with mental, emotional, and physical disabilities by planning and administering medically prescribed occupational therapy.

                Mental capacity assessments and raising safeguarding alert.

                Undertaking risk assessments as required – within the ward environment, the wider community and in patients’ homes.

                Responsible for safe manual handling of patients during mobility and transfers, including use of equipment such as hoists.

                Maintaining and development of own CPD. Regularly receiving supervision and actively seeking to developing skills and knowledge through reading, reflection and attending both internal and external teaching courses.

                Implementing programs involving manual arts and crafts, practice in functional, pre-vocational, vocational and homemaking skills and fosters activities of daily living.

                Promoting maximum independence by selecting and constructing therapies according to individual’s physical capacity, intelligence level, and interest.

                Preparing patient of working age for return to employment by consulting with employers; determining potential employee difficulties; retraining employees; and helping employers understand necessary physical and job accommodation.

                Signposting patients for further rehabilitation and relevant organizations depending on individual’s needs.

                Completing access visits and home visits with patients and compiling detailed report after each visit.

Birmingham NHS Community Trust March 2018 to date

Band 5 Rotation Occupational Therapist:   04 th July 2018 to 04 th January 2019

Medical Ward (Adults) Duties:  

                Completing occupational therapy interventions from initial assessments to discharge.

                Understanding how different medical conditions affect an impact on activity limitation.

                Identifying functional problems and prescribed equipment to enhance patients’ rehabilitation and independence.  

                Actively involved in discharge planning and organised access visits and home visits where required and writing detailed reports on each visit.

                Actively liaised and collaborated with members of the MDT in meeting patient and organisational goals.  

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                Completing administrative duties timely (ordering equipment, patient administration and SOAP documentation).

                Social work referrals and family liaising.

                Completing environmental adaptations.

Birmingham NHS T Community Trust March 2018 to Date

Band 5 Rotational Occupational Therapist From March 2018 to July 2018

Orthopedic and trauma (adults)Duties

                Completing a thorough holistic assessment of patients with Motor, Sensory or Cognitive impairments and devise an appropriate treatment/management plan.

                Understanding major joints, movement and types of elective treatments.

                Actively involve both patient and carer in developing treatment plans.

                Arrange family meetings to agree complex discharge plans and manage patient expectations.

                Attending and contributing to ward rounds, ward meetings, clinics, case conferences etc, as required, to maximize the effectiveness of Occupational Therapy intervention.  

                Liaison with external agencies and organisations to aid discharge planning.

                Working as part of the MDT in preparing appropriate patients and their accommodation for discharge.

                Undertaking home/community assessments and other outings related to patient care as indicated.

                Working closely with social services occupational therapy teams in the provision of necessary aids, equipment and adaptations.

                Working with patients in either a one to one or a group setting as appropriate to provide support training and care.

                Educating patient and family through instruction, demonstration, and/or appropriate handouts in treatment plan, safety issues, home programs/self.

                Acting in a positive and professional manner in accordance with the College of Occupational Therapists' Professional Code of Conduct.

                Empowering the service user to take responsibility for their own health management

My  Core Values emphasis is on the commitment to providing  quality of care to the best of my abilities. This aspires to the highest standards of excellence and professionalism in the provision of high-quality care that is safe, effective treatment following up to date evidence based approach and focused on patient experience as identified by Lord Darzi report. With the aim to earning the trust placed in the organization  by service users and their families, by insisting on quality and striving to get the basics right every time: safety, maintaining confidentiality, professionalism,  accountability, dependable service and maintaining good communication skills . Excellent communication and good interpersonal skills are paramount when caring for patients. It is important not only to establish what the patient wants and needs but also the patients families involvement as emphasized in the Care Act. Dealing with members of the multi-disciplinary team, effective teamwork is imperative, providing patients and families with continuity of care and the clinical excellence they require from all staff. The value of "working together for patients" is central to working with vulnerable adults. I would prioritise patients safety when caring for them within the organisation . Healthcare workers are expected to act and work together in the interests of patients, my priorities are always putting vulnerable adults and their families   interest  first. The experience I have gained from previous jobs in different health care sectors for the past 20years  will ensure that working within the multi-disciplinary team , will provide quality care to patients involving their carers and local communities ensuring that we are providing services tailored to local needs. I value providing compassionate care, which  ties closely with respect and dignity as individuals.. Individual patients, carers and relatives deserve  be treated with sensitivity and kindness. I believe providing  care and  support  includes alleviating pain, distress, and making people feel valued, recognising that their concerns are important. Above all compassionate care is a fundamental aspect of health care, and is an important value that is embedded in occupational therapy professional standards and codes of practice, which I aught to abide to as a duty of care. On the other hand, compassion in Practice outlined 6 ‘Cs’ associated with compassionate care (care, compassion, courage, communication, commitment and competence) which was emphasised in  the Francis Report .By practising compassion requires a facilitating social architecture promoting norms of trust, concern and empathy, in which compassion is treated as a collective responsibility, rooted in well-defined practices across the whole range of staff roles. Hence, although compassionate care calls for specific skills and knowledge, which can be exhibited by individual health care professional , it must also be facilitated through an environment that provides required structural resources like staffing levels, in things like culturally competent in care and transformation leadership. Patients are always anxious and vulnerable, being kind to patients and taking , taking enough time to listen, by providing reasonable choices and treating each individual with respect often make difference to individual patients. If I am successful in my application I will maintain the organizational  values of providing highest level of care. I would be mindful of diversity and be inclusive treating patients .