Occupational Therapist
Job Description
Job summary
JOB PURPOSEThe post forms part of a community based multi-disciplinary resource team which aims to promote the independence of patients/clients living at home/within the care sector so as to:-Avoid inappropriate hospital admissions-Facilitate and ensure safe early hospital discharge and prevent/reduce any unnecessary long-term permanent placements- Works without direct supervision to assess, plan, implement and evaluate OccupationalTherapy interventions with autonomy in secondary care and community settings to include lone working e.g. patients own home.- To manage a defined caseload, using evidence based/client centred principles within physical and psychological medicine.- To develop expertise in identified clinical areas.- To provide leadership through supervision, induction, training and education of Band 5 Occupational Therapists, support staff and volunteers according to organisational policy and accepted professional standards.- To demonstrate a commitment to the education of Occupational Therapy students ensuring the maintenance of clinical standards through regular supervision of students on practiceplacement- To work in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team and with voluntary organisations,local authority and other appropriate health and social care sectors to negotiate careprovision across the primary/secondary care interface- To maintain clinical records in accordance with legal requirements and professionalstandards.
Main duties of the job
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESApplies specialist knowledge of Occupational Therapy across a range of procedures that are underpinned by theory, evidence based practice and continued professional development.- Applies clinical reasoning and problem solving skills/techniques.Within an identified area, assumes professional autonomy, responsibility and accountability to implement Occupational Therapy to enable the service user to maximise function, promote independence, health and well-being.- Works to the remit of professional role and responsibilities within a multi-disciplinaryprofessional and multi-agency context.Prioritises workload and takes an increased responsibility for management of self and caseload- Identifies and assesses of occupational needs/problemsgathers information from a wide range of sources and analysis throughobservational interview and individual discussion;uses standardised and non-standardised assessment tools to identify occupational and functional needs in the areas of self-care, productivity and leisure;accurately records assessment method and outcome, professional judgement and decisions taken;From the results of the preliminary assessments and in consultation with the client,identifies the need for further assessment, appropriate intervention and/or negotiates with other services/agencies to meet additional care needs.For full details see Job Description and person specification
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.
Job responsibilities
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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES1. CLINICAL- Applies specialist knowledge of Occupational Therapy across a range of procedures thatare underpinned by theory, evidence based practice and continued professionaldevelopment.- Applies clinical reasoning and problem solving skills/techniques.Within an identified area, assumes professional autonomy, responsibility and accountabilityto implement Occupational Therapy to enable the service user to maximise function,promote independence, health and well-being.- Works to the remit of professional role and responsibilities within a multi-disciplinaryprofessional and multi-agency context.- Prioritises workload and takes an increased responsibility for management of self andcaseload- Identifies and assesses of occupational needs/problemsgathers information from a wide range of sources and analysis throughobservational interview and individual discussion;uses standardised and non-standardised assessment tools to identify occupationaland functional needs in the areas of self-care, productivity and leisure;accurately records assessment method and outcome, professional judgement anddecisions taken;From the results of the preliminary assessments and in consultation with the client,identifies the need for further assessment, appropriate intervention and/or negotiates with other services/agencies to meet additional care needs.- Makes judgements/decisions and formulates specific management plans for meeting needs:based on the assessment results and through negotiation with the client, agrees thegoals and priorities of intervention and the methods to be adopted in relation to selfcare, productivity and leisure;Understands and applies motivational principles to gain co-operation of others.- Considers the range of interventions that are appropriate/feasibleselects, develops and initiates individual occupational therapy interventions whichcould be utilised taking into account the unique and specific therapeutic needs ofclients and carers; Uses graded occupations as an essential aspect of the ongoing assessment andtreatment.- Monitors and evaluates the ongoing effectiveness of the occupational therapy intervention plan through a reflective model demonstrating:-knowledge to measure and reflect critically on practiceSkills in relation to analysis of outcomes.- Applies fine motor skills to include high levels of dexterity and hand eye coordination e.g.use of fine tools relevant to cognitive/perceptual tests.- Demonstrates the ability to accept the standards of others without prejudice and regardless of race, religion, politics, socio-economic background and lifestyle- Demonstrates attitudes that ensure the expressed needs and choices of clients and carers become the focus of the care management process.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Occupational Therapy degree
Desirable
- Practice Educator Training Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Considerable experience in a variety of service areas
Desirable
- Experience of complex discharge arrangements
Skills
Essential
- Autonomous practitioner
Desirable
- Experience of leadership
Special knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of services that link across primary and secondary care
Desirable
- Member of special interest group
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Address
Barry Hospital (base) with community working
Vale Community Resource Service
Barry
CF62 8YH
