Advanced Specialist Occupational Therapist

Clinical To undertake occupational therapy assessments for a specified caseload of service users addressing occupational performance strengths and skills deficits enabling the service user in areas of self care productivity and leisure To assess and manage risk and monitor the mental and physical health status of service user To collaboratively identify the goals of occupational therapy intervention with the service user as part of the overall care plan To apply a high level of understanding of the effect of disability and provide training and advice on lifestyle changes to the clients physical and social environment To plan and implement complex individual and or group evidence based interventions programmes of care in collaboration with the service user using graded activity to achieve therapeutic goals. These interventions may take place in a variety of settings including hospital community and patients home To monitor evaluate and modify treatment for clients with complex needs in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of the intervention Assist the Multidisciplinary team in reducing inappropriate interventions crisis interventions and secondary care referrals by helping patients maintain their health and wellbeing through better self care patient independence and necessary environmental adjustments Teach and inform the public and health professionals about occupational therapies to improve their health outcomes and ensure they live well. Delivering health promotion initiatives to the local community To assess and actively manage individual activity and environmental risk to ensure the safety of the service user self and the wider public whilst recognising the right of the service user to take positive risks in promoting their recovery Work closely with Social Prescribing Link Workers and wider wellbeing team to overcome barriers to engaging with these services Lead and deliver an innovative service that improves access to mental health support in primary care and supports individuals with mental health problems to achieve their full potential Provide access to mental health advice and promote holistic wellbeing and coping strategies to support individuals to get the help they need at the right time and closer to home Carry out mental health risk assessments Work with individuals presenting with personality disorder traits that may be inappropriate for primary care referrals support with emotional regulation design personalized plans and support them to then engage with Social Prescribing Link Workers and other local groups To use the understanding of national guidelines and legislation relating to health and social care to propose and implement local changes in service provision as necessary To lead in the implementation of evidence based practice with a focus on developing outcome measurement tools policy and clinical protocols for occupational therapy within forensic support services Physical Health Specific Responsibilities Provide compensatory techniques to improve an individuals ability to complete self care tasks following a change in functional abilities by improving strength and endurance Caregiver training and advice Periodically review evaluate and change rehabilitation programmes to rebuild lost skills and restore confidence Where appropriate advice on home school and workplace environmental alterations such as wheelchair access adjustments technological needs and ergonomic support Teach coping strategies and support adaptation to manage long-term conditions for physical and mental health needs Advise on specialist equipment and organisations to help with activities of daily living Provide expert advice in adaptive equipment and home modifications eg through home evaluations Communication To establish effective networks with other professionals statutory and non statutory agencies To promote establish and maintain effective communication in complex situations with service users and their families who are experiencing difficulties Build working relationships with other services within our care community such as leisure centres and sports clubs to ensure accessibility to physical activity for people with serious mental health problems Education and Training To initiate plan and implement the induction training and education of students and other staff in this setting To regularly be responsible for the supervision and assessment of occupational therapy students on practice placement To provide regular specialist training and education to occupational therapy staff and other disciplines to improve skills awareness and understanding of occupational therapy within this area HEALTH AND SAFETY All staff have a general duty to take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and other 26 11 15 Page 3 persons who may be affected by their acts or omissions All safety rules regulations and codes of practice relating to the work area should be observed INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL Infection Prevention and Control IPC is everybody's responsibility All staff both clinical and nonclinical are required to adhere to the Trusts Infection Prevention and Control Policies and make every effort to maintain high standards of infection prevention at all times in accordance with The Health and Social Care Act 2008 code of practice on the prevention and control of infections and related guidance 2015. All staff employed by Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and any contracted staff have the following key responsibilities Staff must wash their hands or use alcohol gel on entry and exit from all clinical areas between each service user contact and after any clinical or cleaning task Relevant staff members must attend an annual face to face training session or complete the e learning session provided for them by the Trust Staff members who develop an infection other than common colds and illness that may be transmittable to others have a duty to contact the IPCT and Occupational Health EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY To value diversity and promote equality of opportunity ensuring that individuals are treated fairly and respected for their contribution in terms of experience knowledge and skills COMPETENCY OF HEALTH PROFESSIONALS To maintain professional registration as appropriate and to act in accordance with professional codes of practice and guidelines To follow Trust Policies and procedures and maintain up to date skills and knowledge through participation in Continuing Professional Development STAFF INVOLVEMENT - INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITIES To work in partnership to achieve service objectives and promote a culture of working together through good communications openness and honesty SAFEGUARDING Everyone within ICN has a responsibility for and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults and for ensuring that they are protected from harm. Every adult has a responsibility to protect children and as employees of the Trust we are duty bound always to act in the best interest of a child about whom we may have concerns SUPERVISION To take responsibility for personal development by accessing appropriate supervision and personal development as per ICN supervision policy

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