Job summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist to join our team. As a Clinical Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in providing specialist occupational therapy services to the older population. You will have the opportunity to work closely with interdisciplinary teams, develop treatment plans and implement evidence-based interventions to optimize patient outcome and quality of life to support the out of the acute hospital setting.
Key responsibilities:
Conduct comprehensive assessments to evaluate patient functional abilities, deficits and rehabilitation needs.
Develop treatment plans tailored to meet the unique goals of the patient
Adopt a positive risk taking approach to ensure safe discharge from hospital into the community utilising equipment interventions to support as required
Utilize advanced clinical reasoning and evidence- based practice to deliver high- quality occupational therapy interventions
Provide expert guidance and mentorship to other occupational therapy staff members, promoting professional growth and development.
Collaborate with the MDT, discharge and community services to ensure coordinated and holistic patient care.
Stay current with the latest advancements and best practices in occupational therapy through continuing education and professional development activities.
You will have regular supervision from a named supervisor and will participate in regular therapy in-service training as well as having ac
Main duties of the job
To provide OT professional leadership to the acute therapy team.
To be a clinical expert (specialist) in this area.
To work with the B7 team lead to ensure; smooth, effective and safe delivery of occupational therapy.
Provide clinical expertise, specialist advice, training and support within the therapy team and to the wider multi-disciplinary team
Act as a lead for the specialist area developing the service (in conjunction with the management team/MDT team)
Ensure service delivery is evidence-based or follows local / national best practice where evidence base is not available.
In conjunction with the Clinical Lead, ensure clinical governance targets are met, including the development of clinical standards and protocols, research, and clinical risk management.
Take the lead role on Clinical Audit and Direct Observations of Practice (Live Supervision) to both monitor and ensure the overall quality of the service provision, and to ensure quality and clinical standards are met
About us
Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.
Join our dynamic Older Persons Medicine Therapy Team at Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth, dedicated to delivering patient centred care in the acute hospital setting and supporting their journey back out into the community. We pride ourselves in fostering a collaborative environment where innovation and professional growth thrive.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To accept clinical responsibility for a designated caseload of patients and ensure a high standard of clinical care for the patients under your management and those of more junior staff, using resources effectively to manage competing priorities and demands across the team and wider service.
To undertake comprehensive specialist therapy assessment of patients, including those with a complex presentation, using investigative and analytical skills and with a holistic approach. To interpret and analyse clinical and non-clinical facts to
recommend and implement the best course of intervention and determine safety for discharge.
Identify local, National and professional drives for change, keeping abreast of current development and legislation in the specialist area the team cover.
Monitor the day-to-day pressures on time and resources and have a solution focussed approach to ensure quality is maintained during periods of unplanned / unexpected pressure.
Lead on the development of a clinical network within designated clinical area/pathway supporting delivery of best practice and relevant clinical guidelines.
Support the development of a continuous improvement culture through actively adopting the Trusts Practice Improvement Methodology in the redesign of clinical care pathways.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To accept clinical responsibility for a designated caseload of patients and ensure a high standard of clinical care for the patients under your management and those of more junior staff, using resources effectively to manage competing priorities and demands across the team and wider service.
To undertake comprehensive specialist therapy assessment of patients, including those with a complex presentation, using investigative and analytical skills and with a holistic approach. To interpret and analyse clinical and non-clinical facts to
recommend and implement the best course of intervention and determine safety for discharge.
Identify local, National and professional drives for change, keeping abreast of current development and legislation in the specialist area the team cover.
Monitor the day-to-day pressures on time and resources and have a solution focussed approach to ensure quality is maintained during periods of unplanned / unexpected pressure.
Lead on the development of a clinical network within designated clinical area/pathway supporting delivery of best practice and relevant clinical guidelines.
Support the development of a continuous improvement culture through actively adopting the Trusts Practice Improvement Methodology in the redesign of clinical care pathways.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc/MSc in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program
- HCPC registered
Desirable
- Evidence of CPD (portfolio)
- Member of RCOT
- Member of Specialist section within professional body
Experience
Essential
- Experience of Audit
- Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience as an Occupational Therapist with a demonstrated expertise in the specialised area of Older Persons Medicine & Frailty
Desirable
- Experience of presenting complex data to a range of different audiences
- Experience of working with regional/national networks
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc/MSc in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program
- HCPC registered
Desirable
- Evidence of CPD (portfolio)
- Member of RCOT
- Member of Specialist section within professional body
Experience
Essential
- Experience of Audit
- Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience as an Occupational Therapist with a demonstrated expertise in the specialised area of Older Persons Medicine & Frailty
Desirable
- Experience of presenting complex data to a range of different audiences
- Experience of working with regional/national networks
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.
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
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Additional information
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.
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).
