Static Occupational Therapist - Medical Rehabilitation Team

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

To carry out appropriate assessments for a designated caseload, addressing occupational performance and skills for clients with multiple/complex needs.

To work with clients to identify and agree treatment goals based on assessment outcomes, which balance the complex interaction of risk, safety, client choice, independence, areas of conflict and eligibility for services.

To use communication, reasoning and negotiation skills to establish a therapeutic relationship in complex cases, managing basic barriers to communication.

To plan and implement individual/group interventions using graded activities to address therapeutic goals and optimise clients functional independence.

To address all areas of risk associated with individual clients ability to function independently and minimise the effects of disability within their chosen environment, including planning and carrying out home assessments and discharge to assess visits and being responsible for the clients health and safety during this assessment.

To monitor, evaluate and modify interventions in order to measure client progress and treatment effectiveness.

To demonstrate and apply a broad level of understanding of the effects of disability to own caseload management and to inform others practice.

To supervise the caseload management of Band 5 OT plus supervise day to day activity of therapy assistants and students as designated.

To represent the OT Department within the multi-disciplinary team and participate in relevant team/network meetings and ward rounds to contribute to the discussion and planning of client care. To use these forums to seek opinion from the team to inform own caseload analysis and reasoning as appropriate.

To liaise with families/carers and statutory and voluntary agencies to contribute to the discussion and planning of client care and seeking opinion from others to inform own caseload analysis and reasoning as appropriate.

To assess for, facilitate provision and education in use of equipment.

To ensure that all documentation and activity recording is maintained according to Trust and College of Occupational Therapists Guidelines.

To comply with College of Occupational Therapists Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct and all other relevant national and local policies and procedures.

To demonstrate the ability to reflect on ethical issues and provide guidance to junior staff as necessary.

To respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of clients and contribute to provision of a service sensitive to these needs.

To progress the client intervention to a satisfactory closure as MDT member. This may include evaluating outcomes, setting up reviews and/or arranging appropriate transfer of care as appropriate.

To provide moving and handling advice for other therapy team members as required.

To participate in the 7 day rota of flexible working within the designated therapy team.

Professional Development

To review and reflect on practice and identify areas for self-development through participation in the annual appraisal system and regular clinical and professional supervision.

To plan, actively participate in and contribute to the in-service education programme.

To undertake supervision and appraisals of junior staff as delegated by a senior member of staff.

To regularly take responsibility for the supervision and education of OT students on clinical placement within the Trust.

To demonstrate a basic level of leadership skills through management of designated projects.

To maintain a professional portfolio for CPD, recording learning outcomes and reflections through daily practice, internal and external development opportunities.

To attend post-graduate lectures and courses to enable achievement of appraisal objectives and to share this knowledge with peers on return.

To plan and implement induction and education programmes for new staff, OT students and work experience students.

To attend and actively participate in the OT Clinical Governance Group and other relevant meetings.

To demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate current research, apply to practice and disseminate findings to local colleagues.

To deputise for the Band 7 OT in their absence.

Organisational Duties

To exercise good personal time management, punctuality and consistent reliable attendance.

To broaden research and development skills through participation in the planning, evaluation and audit/research of practice, clinical pathways and protocols.

To participate in the planning and delivery of the service business and clinical governance plans and delivery of the Trust business and clinical governance plans.

To demonstrate an understanding and application of national guidelines and health legislation (e.g. National Clinical Guidelines, NSFs).

Undertake any other relevant duties as required by the Band 7 Occupational Therapist, Clinical Services Manager.

This job involves regular exposure to unpleasant working conditions eg body fluids including urine, faeces and sputum and occasional exposure to verbal and physical aggression.

This job involves regular weekend working. The provision of 7 day services and extended hours working is currently being reviewed across the Department.

This job description may be subject to change according to the varying needs of the service. Such changes will be made after discussion between the post holder and his/her manager.

All duties must be carried out under supervision or within Trust policy and procedure. You must never undertake any duties that are outside your area of skill or knowledge level. If you are unsure you must seek clarification from a more senior member of staff.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

• BSc or Diploma in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC Registration
• Evidence of ongoing CPD since qualification

Desirable

• RCOT Registration
• Member of relevant clinical interest group

Experience

Essential

• Postgraduate experience in acute and rehabilitation physical settings
• Experience with supervising students and junior staff

Desirable

• Recent experience within the NHS
• Experience of patients with mental health
• Experience of working in the community
• Experience of research and audit

Skills and knowledge

Essential

• Broad knowledge of current best practice in OT
• Understanding of OT process to patients needing acute rehabilitation and discharge planning
• Understanding of clinical and information governance
• Understanding of professional ethics, national guidelines and health legislation
• Ability to manage own time and determine priorities
• Ability to manage complex situations and risk

Desirable

• Knowledge of standardised and specialist assessments, treatment techniques and outcome measures
• Training and presentation skills

Personal qualities

Essential

• Ability to work as an effective team member and demonstrate a non-discriminatory approach
• Ability to recognise and manage conflict and complex situations
• Commitment to personal and team development and learning
• Ability to work flexible hours including weekend working
• Ability to reflect critically and appraise own performance

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital

369 Fulham Road

Fulham, London

SW10 9NH

Employer's website

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