Perinatal Occupational Therapist

Job description

Job responsibilities

To manage a caseload, using evidence based/client principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions in hospital and community settings and on home visits.

To maintain clinical records.

To develop skills and knowledge through participation in the Band 5 OT Development Programme and competency framework.

To gain experience through involvement with Band 5 OTs in the Trust and the wider perinatal network.

Working Relationships and Communication Requirements of the Job

Working Relationships

To work with other team members in the setting.

To work with service users and carers within the setting.

To liaise with voluntary or other organisations as appropriate.

Communication Requirements

To establish effective communication networks with users and carers, team members, OT colleagues and other agencies.

To participate or work as a member of the multidisciplinary team, contributing to decisions with regard to service user care programmes.

To provide support and education to service users and carers regarding aspects of occupational therapy e.g. changing of roles and routines upon becoming a parent

Clinical Responsibility

To plan and implement individual and/or group interventions, in collaboration with the service user, using graded activity to achieve therapeutic goals.

To undertake occupational therapy assessments for a designated caseload, addressing occupational performance and skill deficits, enabling the service user in areas of self-maintenance, productivity and leisure.

To work with service users to identify OT goals as part of the overall care plan.

Leadership and Staff Management Responsibility

To review and reflect on your own practice and performance through effective use of professional and operational supervision and appraisal.

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

To participate in the Band 5 Development Programme and competency framework.

Financial Responsibility

To be responsible for maintaining stock, advising on resources to carry out the job, including the responsible management of petty cash

To ensure Health & Safety Regulations and Data Protection Act Regulations are observed and instituted.

To be responsible for the safekeeping and use of equipment & materials

Service Development and Improvement

To monitor and evaluate treatment in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of the intervention and feedback to appropriate forum.

To participate in the planning, evaluation and audit of practice, clinical pathways and protocols within your area.

To participate in the delivery of the OT development plan.

To take part in risk assessment and to attend mandatory training sessions.

Analytical and Judgemental Skills

To apply acquired skills and knowledge of professional practice in order to develop fitness to practice as an OT.

To maintain a professional portfolio for CPD recording learning outcomes through participation in internal development opportunities.

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

To comply with the COT Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct and national and Trust procedures.

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

Planning and Organisational Skills

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

To effectively plan own diary and appointments with service users and carers in conjunction with rotation setting service.

Physical Working Conditions and Environment

To work within rotation setting undertaking visits to other locations as required.

Information Resources

To ensure that up to date written and electronic records and reports are maintained in accordance with Professional and Trust standards.

To record appropriate statistical activity.

To follow Trust policy and guidelines regarding Information Governance.

Supplementary Information

It is inevitable that the post holder will be required to deal with distressed people and find themselves in challenging and / or risky situations as they will be working with people with mental health problems/learning disabilities.

Professional Registration

It is a condition of employment that you maintain full HCPC registration. You are required to be aware of and comply with the policy and requirements of BAOT. It is your responsibility to ensure that your HCPC registration is renewed when necessary and that you formally confirm all renewals with your manager.

Knowledge and Skills Framework:

The post holder will be expected to meet the requirements of the NHS Knowledge and Skills Framework (KSF) appropriate outline for the post.

Person Specification

KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Diploma / Degree in OT.
• State registration with HCPC.

Desirable

• Membership of Professional Body.
• Experience of working with people with mental health problems/learning disability.
• Experience of working in perinatal mental health

AREAS OF EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE

Essential

• Application of the OT process and use of functional assessment and activity analysis
• Interest in perinatal.

Desirable

• Documented evidence of continuing professional development.

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

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Thumbswood Mother and Baby Unit, 2 Bowlers Green, Kingsley Green, Radlett, WD7 9HQ

2 Bowlers Green, Kingsley Green

Radlett

WD7 9HQ

Employer's website

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