Job summary
To provide occupational therapy interventions for referred clients using evidence based, client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions. These patients are often Amber if not Red due to complexity and clinical need.
To promote and develop the role of Occupational Therapy within the clinical area.
Post holder will also supervise other OT's in the team
Main duties of the job
Ensure effective communication with all parts of the service, other agencies and people who use services and their carers.
Ensure representation in strategic meetings and raise awareness of the contribution of occupational therapy.
Develop and maintain effective communication structures, facilitating two-way communication on professional and Trust issues.
Provide advice to team members, clients, carers and the wider network.
Liaise regularly with the clinical specialist occupational therapist on professional and service issues
About us
? Understand the Trust's key priorities and those of your care group and translate these into key priorities for your care group? Ensure clarity and effectiveness in developing and designing roles? Ensure management of staff is consistent with Trust's HR Policies to the achievement of equality, equity and optimum performance.? Complete annual Appraisals for all staff which reflect these priorities and ensure staff have access to appropriate training and development? Communicate regularly through meetings with teams and individuals and provide opportunity for two-way feedback? Promote an effective team ethos.? Promote equality, diversity and rights, and treat others with dignity and respect ensuring services are developed, managed and delivered to meet the specific needs of those belonging to protected characteristics.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To manage a caseload of complex clients, using evidence based, client centred principlesto assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions. To provide specialist clinical advice and input for clients with complex problems and needs. To ensure occupational therapy contribution to the provision of quality clinical care and performance standards. To participate in the planning, development and evaluation of occupational therapy and local services within a designated team, holding responsibility for defined projects.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To manage a caseload of complex clients, using evidence based, client centred principlesto assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions. To provide specialist clinical advice and input for clients with complex problems and needs. To ensure occupational therapy contribution to the provision of quality clinical care and performance standards. To participate in the planning, development and evaluation of occupational therapy and local services within a designated team, holding responsibility for defined projects.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/Diploma in occupational therapy
- Evidence of post qualification study
- Registration with the HPC as an occupational therapist
- Practice Education training
- Training in the use of standardised occupational therapy assessment tools
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/Diploma in occupational therapy
- Evidence of post qualification study
- Registration with the HPC as an occupational therapist
- Practice Education training
- Training in the use of standardised occupational therapy assessment tools
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).
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).
