Senior Occupational Therapist

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES CLINICAL Delivering a compassionate, dignified and respectful service to patients at all times. Ensuring that the values outlined in the NHS Constitution are adhered to daily and any matters of concern are raised with the relevant Line Manager or through the necessary processes within the Trust. The responsibilities and duties of the post can be divided into the following three areas: Clinical To be responsible for the planning and delivery of occupational therapy within a defined area of our Intermediate Care Service, prioritising clinical needs to provide an effective service. To work with a caseload of patients with varying difficulties including complex health and social care needs. To independently carry out rehabilitation programmes aimed at improving or maintaining independence. To monitor, evaluate and modify interventions in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness. To assess and order equipment as identified by patient need. To ensure all equipment provision is fit for purpose and patient/team members are aware of the instructions for safe use. To apply a high level of understanding of the effect of disability and provide advice to users/carers as appropriate. To arrange/attend case conferences as appropriate to patient need. To respond effectively to changing needs of the patient caseload, managing the sometimes conflicting prioritises of prevention of admission and discharge. To make appropriate onward referrals to ensure identified patient needs continue to be met after discharge from Intermediate Care Services. Managerial To liaise with the other therapists in Intermediate Care to ensure effective service provision. To ensure effective organisation of own caseload on a day-to-day basis. To allocate work to junior therapists, therapy assistant or care staff as necessary. To attend weekly multidisciplinary team meetings to ensure effective team communication and treatment of patients. To assist in the prioritisation and acceptance of referrals to the team in a timely way. Ensure the economic and efficient use of all resources. To develop and maintain effective professional communication structures within the team. Ensure all junior staff are managed in accordance with good personnel practice with particular attention to induction, appraisal and supervision. To establish communication networks with other team members, patients, carers and other health, and social care agencies. To undertake joint visits with other professional outside of intermediate care services as required. To support /lead the discharge planning process for patients on the case-load. To ensure written and electronic records and activity data are maintained, in accordance with Professional and Organisational Standards. To work effectively as a member of the multidisciplinary team to support the planning and achievement of local service objectives. To support the management team and contribute to the delivery of the Trusts Development plan for Intermediate care To be involved in the identification of service developments needs and supporting the Service Manager in changes these into service provision as necessary. Professional Leadership / Advice To apply specialist skills and knowledge in order to establish professional competence and fitness to practice as a Band 6 Occupational therapist Provide advice and support staff on clinical rehabilitation issues. To demonstrate ongoing personal development through participation in internal and external development opportunities, recording learning outcomes in a portfolio. Advice, guide and support staff on clinical rehabilitation issues. To adhere to the COT Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct. To facilitate compliance of other therapy staff with local and national Standards of Practice. To exercise good practice with time management, punctuality and reliable attendance. Demonstrate ability to review and reflect on own practice and performance through effective use of professional and operational supervision and appraisal in line with local guidelines. To be involved in the supervision framework for therapy assistant staff and contribute to the organisation of the appraisal process. To demonstrate and pass on specialist skills to other team members appropriate to their grade. To identify training needs of junior staff and participate in the development and delivery of the Directorate training plans. To contribute to the induction and training of students and other staff. To demonstrate ongoing personal development through participation in internal and external development opportunities, recording learning outcomes in a portfolio. To contribute to the development of clinical governance and quality agenda for the service, and lead on implementation as appropriate. To apply and advise when appropriate on guidelines/legislation relating to occupational therapy provision within Intermediate Care. To be responsible for standards of service delivery using the organisations standards and guidelines. To support research activity within the team as required. To engage actively in practice development, audit and research activities relevant to occupational therapy and/or the service area, to promote evidence based practice.

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