Senior Occupational Therapist - #1770252

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and dynamic Occupational Therapist to join the multidisciplinary team at G1 Ward (specialist dementia unit) as a full-time permanent (37.5 hours per week) Band 6 Occupational Therapist. We are supportive of flexible working patterns



We are looking forward to hearing from experienced band 5 or existing band 6 Occupational Therapists who are looking for a development opportunity or a new challenge



As a member of the Multi-Disciplinary Team you will undertake functional and occupational assessments, formulations and care planning and provide one to one and group interventions to achieve therapeutic goals which are appropriate to individuals needs. You will also provide supervision for the band 5 Occupational Therapist and Activity Coordinators. There is opportunity to be involved in service development work including pathways work for occupational therapy, falls prevention, safe wards, reducing restrictive practice and carer support



Applicants must possess good clinical skills, communication skills and an ability to work flexibly. Experience of working in dementia care would be desirable



You will receive regular supervision from the Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist, an annual appraisal and access to CPD funding to enhance your professional development. There is also opportunity to be involved in research



To manage a defined caseload of service users, using evidence based, service user centred occupational therapy skills to assess, formulate, implement, and evaluate specialist interventions



To provide effective guidance, supervision and leadership for junior staff, as delegated by the Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist



To regularly supervise Occupational Therapy students on practice placement



To participate in the development and evaluation of Occupational Therapy Services within a designated team, under the supervision of the Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist



The Trust is a major employer and provider of services. We are committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of and meets the needs of the local community



We oppose all forms of discrimination on legal and moral grounds and recognise that discrimination creates barriers to achieving equality for everyone



The Trust is committed to making equality of opportunity and fair treatment a reality whereby an individual can seek, obtain and continue employment without unfair discrimination



As an equal opportunities employer, we will ensure that all job applicants and employees receive fair and equal treatment and will not be disadvantaged by unjustified conditions or requirements



The Trusts Equal Opportunities and Dignity at Work Policy underpins the Trusts commitment to achieve equality and fairness at work and to ensure that individuals or groups are not unfairly discriminated against



We are committed to improving our practice through signing up to initiatives such as Stonewall Champions, the Disability Standard/Disability Confident and Mindful Employer



Domain



Duties/Responsibilities



Clinical



To select and apply occupational therapy assessments for a designated caseload, addressing occupational performance and skill deficits, enabling the service user in areas of self-maintenance, productivity and leisure

To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of work

To undertake the OT assessment of service users using investigative and analytical skills to formulate individual treatment plans

To accept clinical responsibility under supervision for a designated caseload some with complex presentations prioritising need and taking on the role of co-ordinator where relevant

To plan and implement service user centred individual and group interventions, using clinical reasoning and a range of treatment interventions to achieve therapeutic goals

To monitor, evaluate and modify treatment for service users in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of intervention

To demonstrate an understanding of the effect of disability and recommend adaptations to the service users social and physical environment

To provide occupational therapy services in working conditions which may be hazardous e.g., exposure to body fluids, aggressive persons, visits to high-risk areas and associated travel risks

To assess capacity gain valid informed consent and work within a legal framework with service users who lack capacity to consent to treatment

To undertake therapeutic moving and handling of service users and equipment, utilising moderate physical effort within clinical and non clinical settings

To work with service users, carers and relatives who may have distressing social/clinical circumstances



Communication



To demonstrate effective communication skills with service users, carers, other health workers and agencies

To develop presentation skills in a variety of settings

To develop skills in communicating complex sensitive and contentious information to service users and carers as appropriate

To promote awareness of the role of Occupational Therapy within the team and locally



Documentation



To ensure that up to date written and electronic records and activity data are maintained in accordance with professional and trust standards



Professional ethics



To comply with the RCOT Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct and national and local policies and procedures

To respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of service users and contribute to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs



Leadership supervision & appraisal



To review and reflect on own practice and performance through effective use of professional and operational supervision and appraisal

To undertake the supervision and appraisal of junior staff as delegated by a senior member of staff

To demonstrate basic leadership skills through involvement in designated projects

To support volunteers and Peer Support Work staff whilst on the ward

To deputise for the Clinical Lead OT as required



Training staff & students



To participate in the planning and implementation of the induction, training and education of students and other staff

To be regularly responsible for the supervision and written assessment of occupational therapy students on practice placement within the trust



Service development & delivery



To participate in the planning, evaluation and audit of practice, clinical pathways and protocols within the service area

To participate in the delivery of the occupational therapy/ AHP development plan



Professional development



To apply skills and knowledge to establish professional competence and fitness to practise as a senior occupational therapist

To demonstrate ongoing personal development through participation in internal and external development opportunities, recording learning outcomes in a portfolio



Clinical governance, quality, standards



To contribute to the trust and teams clinical governance arrangements

To demonstrate understanding of national guidelines and legislation relating to health and social care in mental health service provision

To demonstrate an understanding of clinical governance and risk management and apply to the work situation



Management



To exercise good personal time management, punctuality and consistent reliable attendance

To co-ordinate day-to-day activities of junior staff where applicable

To be actively involved in the collation of appropriate data and statistics as required

To deputise for the Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist as required



Research & practice development



To demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate current research, apply to practice and disseminate findings at a local level

To broaden research and development skills through participation in local audit and research projects



Person Specification



Knowledge and skills



Essential:



Knowledge of Occupational Therapy models of practice



Application of the Occupational Therapy process with designated service user group



Assessment and planning of therapy intervention



Group process skills



Computer literacy



Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance



Ability to work as part of a team



Effective written and oral communication skills



Ability to manage own workload and determine priorities



Ability to work effectively under pressure



Knowledge of relevant National Service Frameworks and current Government Guidelines



Application of Health, Safety and Risk Management policies



Desirable:



Knowledge and application of standardised assessments



Knowledge of current best practice in Occupational Therapy for relevant area



Training skills



Supervisory skills



Ability to analyse professional and ethical issues



Understanding of team dynamics



Ability to work with people from a variety of cultures



Knowledge of the principles of Clinical Governance



Essential



Training and qualifications



Diploma/degree in Occupational Therapy



Practice Placement qualification within 12 months of appointment



Experience



Essential:



Documented evidence of continuing professional development



2 years post registration experience as an Occupational Therapist



Team working



Desirable:



Post registration experience in relevant clinical setting



Experience of research and audit



Supervision of junior staff and/or students



Other



Essential:



State registration with HCPC



Commitment to service-user centred, non-discriminatory practice



Commitment to lifelong learning



Willingness and ability to work flexibly this may include work outside of normal working hours in accordance with service need



Desirable:



Membership of Professional Body

Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level

Employment type Employment type Contract

Job function Job function Health Care Provider

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