Occupational Therapist

Job responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities:

Clinical Shared Team

1. Work in a professional and collaborative manner with the multi-disciplinary team.

2. Where required, to be involved in the multidisciplinary team duty system and undertake dutyassessments, as necessary.

3. Fulfil the care-coordinator role under ECC framework, including planning and coordinating Case Conferences/Reviews.

4. Ensure intervention is provided in a range of settings suitable to meet the needs of clients.

5. Provide information, education and support for family members, carers and other relevantprofessionals.

6. Participate and promote positive intra-agency working.

7. Participate in case load supervision to monitor the standards of service user care and ensurerecord keeping is in accordance with Professional and Trust standards.

8. Participate in regular clinical supervision with Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist, as per Trust policy.

9. Contribute to the development and implementation of integrated care pathways, including

appropriate service user assessments/referrals and models of care.

10. Contribute to client related developments and therapeutic interventions carried out by the

whole team e.g. cognitive behavioural therapy, psycho-social interventions.

11. Compile and maintain effective client records and record outcome measures in conjunction

with clients and in accordance with Professional and Trust policies, procedures and standards.

12. Participate in the induction, training or education of a variety of staff, students or volunteers attached to the team/service.

Clinical Occupational Therapy Specific

13. Undertake occupational therapy assessments, addressing occupational performance and skill deficits in areas of self-care, productivity and leisure.

14. Plan and implement individual and/or group interventions, using selected and graded activity to develop the clients skills in identified areas of deficit.

15. Undertake occupational therapy assessments, addressing occupational performance and skill deficits in areas of self-care, productivity and leisure.

16. Plan and implement individual and/or group interventions, using selected and graded activity to develop the clients skills in identified areas of deficit.

Managerial / Professional Leadership

17. Assist in the organisation and planning of OT service delivery e.g. OT recruitment panels, ensuring OT staff/service cover.

18. Provide professional advice as required, for performance management of OT staff e.g.competency monitoring.

19. Participate in Serious Untoward Incident investigations/reviews as required.

20. Deputise for the Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist, as required.

21. Contribute to the writing and implementation of practice guidelines, policies and

procedures, and use specialist knowledge to propose service changes.

22. Contribute to staff participation in the formulation of new ideas/suggestions to improve service user care and service delivery.

23. Ensure the principles of Clinical Governance are incorporated in service delivery by maintaining a High-quality service based on agreed clinical standards.

24. Contribute to the strategic development of the OT services.

25. Manage and prioritise designated occupational therapy referrals according to need, risk andservice capacity.

26. Provide specialist professional/clinical leadership to occupational therapists and support staff.

27. Liaise with and develop effective working links with the wider multi-disciplinary team. Attend professional meetings as required.

28. Maintain an effective supervision structure, and provide professional supervision for designated OT staff, addressing clinical, personal and professional issues.

29. Assist in the induction of OT staff to the service.

30. Participate in the performance monitoring of services in accordance with national and localtargets.

31. Provide statistical information on workforce and service user activity as required.

32. Be responsible for the care, maintenance and monitoring of equipment used by clients andbring any defects or deficits to the attention of the appropriate authority. E.g. ADL equipment.

33. Ensure requirements for health and safety and safe working practice are met throughformal and regular risk assessments and communications as required. E.g. Cascade of HSAalerts.

34. Assist in the maintenance and updating of the units equipment inventories and serviceschedules. Ensure regular servicing, maintenance, repair or replacement as requiredadhering to Health & Safety, COSHH and Medical Devices Agency regulations.

Responsibilities for all staff:

All post holders will agree to:

1. Commit to the vision of supporting Mersey Care in becoming a leading organisation in the provision of community services, mental health care and learning disability care.
2. Role model the values of the Trust Continuous Improvement, Accountability, Respectfulness, Enthusiasm, and Support in all activities and interactions.
3. Challenge the stigma associated with mental health and learning disabilities.
4. Comply with the Duty of Candour, working across professional and organisational boundaries to improve services.
5. Uphold and protect the reputation of the Trust both inside and outside of work, ensuring that actions and behaviours reflect the values and standards of Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust at all times.
6. Value the contribution of the patient and service users voice, as well as the views of families and carers.
7. Maintain their specific knowledge base and develop new skills.
8. Observe statutory duties to safeguard and promote the welfare of adults and children.
9. Actively participate in creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels equally valued, respected and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives.
10. Commit to Mersey Cares mission of being an actively anti-racist health care provider and employer.
11. Take responsibility for the accurate and timely collection and recording of data.
12. Operate within organisational codes of practice, comply with all health and safety legislation, organisational policies and operating procedures.
13. Understand and embrace the role of digital technology in the workplace.
14. Comply with the NHS Constitution in relation to staff responsibilities.
15. Support the creation of a positive environment and Restorative Just and Learning Culture, participate in related events, share concerns about safety and quality, and speak up against incivility while taking a collaborative approach to improve civility and respect.

This job description provides an outline of general activities and is not exhaustive. It will be reviewed as the Trusts needs change, in consultation with the post holder.

Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant professional OT qualification
• Current HCPC registration

Desirable

• Fieldwork Educators certificate
• Post graduate accredited study e.g. PSI, CBT, MSc in relevant health studies

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience in relevant health settings
• Supervision of staff
• Experience of service development

Desirable

• Post graduate clinical experience, within mental health services

Knowledge

Essential

• Effective team working within a multi-agency framework
• Experience using both group and individual treatment skills
• Demonstrate experience of problem-solving approaches
• Audit and research practices relevant to clinical area
• Assisting with effective budgetary management
• Evidence based and experience of reflective practice
• Recovery Model of Care
• Model of Human Occupation
• Safeguarding Children
• Mental Health Act 1983
• Mental Capacity Act
• Effective Care Coordination
• Relevant national policies and guidance
• Up to date clinical knowledge relevant to the care environment
• Audit and research methods
• Vulnerable adults guidelines
• Able to discuss/explain specialist OT role
• Awareness of own strengths and limitations

Desirable

• Wider range of statutory and non-statutory services
• Risk management training

skills

Essential

• Ability to utilise assessment skills and tools effectively
• Ability to communicate in a variety of settings
• Ability to formulate relevant reports
• Delegation and coordination
• Ability to prioritise and work to deadlines
• Mentorship skills
• Accurate Record keeping
• Flexible approach/creative thinking
• Able to move and handle clients
• IT skills

Desirable

• Effective leadership qualities
• Presentation skills
• Ability to network and influence decision making
• Team Building skill

Values

Essential

• Continuous improvement - committed to making improvements to our services for the benefit of all.
• Accountability - taking ownership to anticipate, develop and deliver high quality care
• Respect - how we treat others in an inclusive and supportive way
• Enthusiasm - demonstrate our passion and pride for what we do and how we do it
• Support - actively supporting others with compassion and courage

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).