ICS Newly Qualified Rotational Occupational Therapist

Job responsibilities

Job Purpose

To assess, plan and develop treatment programmes for adult citizens with a wide variety of complex physical needs in a community setting this may be in citizens own homes or in a community rehabilitation provision.

Determine clinical diagnosis and occupational therapy treatment indicated and to maintain records as an autonomous practitioner working with supervision.

To be responsible for continuing the on-going development of high standards of clinical practise and expertise within the service, contributing to the implementation of specific changes to practice and service protocols and making a professional contribution to the work of a multi-disciplinary team.

Dimensions

To be responsible for the delivery of an occupational therapy service to citizens within own locality for citizens referred to the service.

To support clients to improve or maintain their level of function and quality of life and plan future care in an appropriate setting in partnership with multi-disciplinary team (MDT) colleagues, including liaising, supporting and referring on to health services, voluntary services and public sector agencies.

To participate actively in the services training strategy, including in-service training, organisation-specific and multi-agency training.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership

To establish positive and mutually supportive relationships with all team members.

To promote the roles and skills of OT staff to other professionals.

To contribute constructively to uni and multi professional team working.

To demonstrate a can do attitude and support others to do the same.

Clinical Skills

To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your own work including the management of clients in your care.

To ensure a high standard of clinical care for the clients under your management, and support other team members to do likewise, implementing appropriate teaching, supervision and delegation skills where appropriate.

To assess for, provide, demonstrate and fit adaptive equipment using problem solving, and analytical skills.

To accept clinical responsibility for a designated caseload of clients, and to organise this effectively with regard to clinical priorities and use of time and ability to be flexible and respond at short notice to the needs of the service.

Working within a legal framework, gain informed consent to treatment and have the ability to identify through assessment, clients who lack the capacity to consent.

To demonstrate a sound understanding of Clinical Governance and Risk Management and apply to a work situation.

To conduct and report on clinical risk assessments as and when appropriate.

Professional

To undertake the comprehensive assessment of clients, including those with a complex presentation using investigative and analytical skills through standardised and non standardised assessments. Formulate individualised treatment plans with rehabilitation goals using clinical reasoning in consultation with senior therapists as required. This should be based on sound theoretical knowledge, utilising a wide range of treatment skills, and options to formulate a specialised programme of care.

To advocate on behalf of clients and carers, where appropriate, overcoming barriers to communication such as cultural or language difficulties, physical or mental health difficulties, using skills of empathy to facilitate or empower the client.

To be involved in the development of good practice for occupational therapist within Nottingham CityCare Partnership CIC and Social care under the guidance of senior staff.

To complete patient/client records in line with organisation, regulatory body and legal requirements.

To represent the service externally and actively participate in the services marketing strategy when required, conducting presentations to a wider audience, including voluntary and public sector agencies.

To demonstrate a commitment to evidence-based practice and the use of outcome measures and make recommendations for change. To have a good understanding of the research process, and be willing to participate in local research and audit when appropriate.

To be responsible for own Continuing Professional Development, keeping abreast of new recommendations, research and developments, incorporating them into your work as necessary. Attend relevant conferences and external training courses. Support more junior staff to do likewise.

To maintain a high level of professional standards and work to the Professional Valuesand Behaviours as set by the OT professional body.

Policy

To be actively involved in Clinical Governance, implement policies and proposing practice changes.

To comply with organisations Lone Working Policy and local team guidelines at all times when working alone.

Planning and Organisation

To be responsible for own time and caseload management.

To liaise effectively with other professionals and agencies to enhance rehabilitation within the boundaries of Nottingham CityCare Partnership CIC and Social Care.

To use information technology on a daily basis to record information and statistics, to aid communication and produce reports.

To ensure the Health and Safety of staff and clients at all times in accordance with Health and Safety legislation, Trust policy and procedures.

To undertake any other duties which may be reasonably required.

Training

To comply with and complete statutory and mandatory training in line with Nottingham CityCare Partnership policy.

To attend training events as appropriate to support your continuing professional development.

To maintain a continuing professional development portfolio identifying learning objectives.

To actively participate in your own supervision, annual performance review and personal development plan.

Qualifications

Essential

• Recognised OT degree/diploma.
• HCPC registered (or pending registration for final year OT students).
• Evidence of commitment to CPD.

Desirable

• Relevant postgraduate education and training.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with individuals, professionals and colleagues from a wide range of backgrounds.
• Experience of working with a variety of client groups across a variety of settings / demonstration of transferrable skills.
• Experience of multi-disciplinary working / multi-agency working in community.
• Experience of record keeping, report writing and other administration associated with role.
• Experience of following procedures, policies and guidelines.

Desirable

• Experience of working in/with adults, older people, people with dementia, adult mental health, integrated medicine, orthopaedics, neurology, musculoskeletal, falls prevention.
• Experience of working with children and families
• Experience of inpatient and community rehabilitation.
• Experience in delivery of structured groups.
• Experience of working with support staff.
• Experience of lone working.

Skills & Attributes

Essential

• Ability to apply theoretical learning to practice.
• Ability to take a holistic approach, involving individuals in decisions about their care.
• Ability to work as part of a team and maintain effective working relationships, both internally and externally.
• Ability to reflect on practice and learning outcomes, and seek timely advice as necessary.
• Developing skills in managing own caseload, identifying risks and priorities.
• Good organisational and time management skills in order to manage workload.
• Good interpersonal skills including positive attitude, non-judgmental, empathetic, motivated, flexible, adaptable and innovative with good reasoning and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage own well-being with access to supervision to support this.
• Ability to communicate effectively, clearly and appropriately for a variety of audiences.
• Ability to use a range of IT applications and to develop skills in using systems as appropriate to the setting.
• Understanding and application of organisational values and behaviours.
• Understanding of and commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Relishes variety and opportunities for learning.

Desirable

• Knowledge of risk assessment.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practice.
• Knowledge of equipment/adaptations and provision.
• Knowledge of integrated care systems.
• Skills in recognising and reducing conflict.
• Ability to set an example for other staff.
• Experience of working within multicultural communities.

Physical and Contractual Requirements

Essential

• All appointments are subject to satisfactory medical clearance and the ability to cope with the demands of the role which may include:
• -undertaking frequent moderate physical effort for several short periods during the working day (e.g. manoeuvring children and adults, operating moving and handling equipment etc.)
• -periods of prolonged concentration and use of visual display equipment
• -some exposure to distressing or emotional circumstances
• -some exposure to unpleasant conditions.
• Management of violence and aggression, and the ability to escort and maintain custody of patients within and outside of secure environments, where this is appropriate to the setting.
• Ability to respond to serious and emergency incidents where this is appropriate to the setting.
• To work flexibly to meet the needs of the service which will include extended hours and/or weekend work for some settings.
• Full UK driving license, access to a vehicle for work and business insurance for those settings which require travel between sites.
• To undertake mandatory training and access any other training as appropriate to settings.
• Willingness to comply with non-smoking policies as appropriate to settings.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).