Rotational Occupational Therapist - Band 5

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY

• To manage a designated caseload using evidence based/client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions
• Maintain records which fulfil legal requirements.
• Participation in rotational scheme :-

- Elderly Rehabilitation

- General Medicine (including Oncology)

- Stroke Unit

- Orthopaedics/Surgery

KEY RESULT AREAS

1 Clinical

1.1 To assess and treat a specific caseload of patients

1.2 To undertake individual initial screens to identify patient need including areas affecting functional ability, followed by agreed assessment plans.

• To design / plan individual patient treatment programmes to implement oneself, or to delegate as appropriate.

1.4 To assess and provide treatment for the functional level of patients with regard to personal and domesticactivities of daily living, to maximise independence.

1.5 To select and conduct standardised cognitive and perceptual testing with further assessment whenneeded.

1.6 To carry out an initial risk assessment where necessary and to monitor ongoing risk.

1.7 To assess need and risk factors for hoist and wheelchair provision.

1.8 To advise on, recommend, make provision for the installation of; appropriate aids and adaptations to thepatients social and physical environment.

1.9 To assess for and manufacture appropriate upper limb splints as needed.

1.10 To design and monitor ongoing splint regimes.

1.11 To carry out home visits with or without the patient to assess environmental risks and functional ability at home.

1.12 To carry out community visits to assess for and practise daily living skills as needed.

1.13 To identify and set client centred goals

1.14 To monitor and evaluate treatment, including the use of outcome measures, in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of the intervention.

1.15 To participate in decisions regarding placements post discharge

1.16 To undertake discharge planning / co-ordination of complex patients.

1.17 To refer onto appropriate agencies for:- the continuation of treatment, reassessment, monitoring, and provision of further adaptations.

1.18 To participate in the Occupational Therapy service weekend and bank holiday rota.

2.1 To communicate effectively with patients and carers, OT colleagues, multidisciplinary team members andother agencies

2.2 To participate in the multidisciplinary team meetings and case conferences, with regard to patient care programmes.

2.3 To advise and educate patients and carers regarding aids/equipment and safety in the home andcommunity.

• To participate in staff meetings and other meetings as directed by senior staff, the Lead OT and the Inpatient Therapy Manager.

3.1 To maintain up to date activity data and activity records in accordance with Professional and Trust standards.

3.2 To provide reports on home visits.

3.3 To provide specific reports to other agencies as appropriate.

4 Professional Development

4.1 To adhere to the COT Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct, and all other relevant policies and

procedures. These include maintaining confidentiality and respecting the patients dignity, privacy, culture

and wishes

4.2 To participate in weekly supervision with a senior occupational therapist.

4.3 To participate in the individual performance review programme and KSF review.

4.4 To effectively use supervision and appraisal to reflect on own practice and performance.

4.5 To delegate tasks to support staff as appropriate.

4.6 To attend internal and external training, including mandatory and statutory training and agreed lectures/ courses to meet identified objectives

4.7 To apply acquired skills and knowledge of practice to further develop competencies to practice.

4.8 To maintain a professional portfolio for CPD regarding learning.

5.1 To participate in the induction and training of other staff and students in this setting.

5.2 To give presentations on specific, chosen topics.

6 Service Development and Delivery

6.1 To work with other staff within the department to ensure that equipment is maintained and stock monitored.

6.2 To manage the caseload efficiently in order to achieve timely and safe discharges of patients from hospital.

6.3 To assist senior staff, the lead OT and the Inpatient Therapy Manager in implementing new policieswithin the department.

7.1 To comply with all Trust Policies and procedures (including Infection Control) the Health & Safety atWork Act and the Data Protection Act.

7.2 To be familiar with and comply with local fire procedures.

7.3 To be familiar with all Trust and Therapy emergency procedures on and off site and to respond asnecessary eg. emergency resuscitation hydrotherapy.

7.4 To report immediately on complaints, accidents and any deficits in equipment.

7.5 To assess for and advise on risk factors in given situations.

7.6 To participate in the evaluation and audit of practice, clinical pathways and protocols within the clinicalarea.

7.7 To demonstrate understanding of national guidelines and legislation relating to health care.

8 Research & Practice Development

8.1 To demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate current research and apply to practice.

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The postholder may be required to undertake other duties which fall within the grade of the job, in discussion with the Inpatient Therapy Manager.

This job description will be reviewed in the light of changing service requirements. Any such changes will be discussed with the post holder.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• oDegree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy
• oHCPC Registration
• oDBS Clearance
• oExperience of working in the NHS at graduate or undergraduate level.
• oClinical experience with adult patients in a hospital/ physical setting (including prequalification)

Desirable

• Car driver
• Member of BAOT

Experience

Essential

• oAbility to work as a member of a team.
• oAbility to take responsibility for own caseload.
• oInterest in all rotations on the scheme.
• oAwareness of MDT working and strategies to improve this.
• oExperience of working in a multi-cultural environment/community
• oAwareness of Clinical Governance and its implications on the OT role.

Desirable

• Knowledge of quality issues, clinical governance and outcome measures.
• Previous discharge planning experience.
• Community Experience
• Neurology experience

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• oProblem solving approach.
• oKnowledge of OT process and application in clinical practice.
• oKnowledge of Evidence based practice.
• oAbility to keep clear, precise records, which meet legal requirements, and in the English language.
• oAbility to prioritise and organise time effectively
• oEvidence of self- initiated learning.
• oAbility to demonstrate effective clinical reasoning skills.

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

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

University Hospital Lewisham

London

SE13 6LH

Employer's website

https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)