Occupational Therapist

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY

• To provide an occupational therapy service to inpatients using evidence based/client centred 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 preceptorship and PDR

KEY RESULT AREAS

Domain

Duties/Responsibilities

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

To work with clients to identify OT goals as part of the overall care plan

To plan and implement individual and/or group interventions, in collaboration with the client, using graded activity to achieve therapeutic gaols

To monitor and evaluate treatment in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of the intervention

Communication

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 client care programmes

To provide support and education to clients and carers regarding aspects of occupational therapy eg equipment fitting, rehab programmes

Documentation

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

Professional ethics

To comply with the RCOT Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct and national and local policies and procedures

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

Leadership supervision & appraisal

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

Training staff & students

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

Service development & delivery

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

Professional development

To apply acquired skills and knowledge of professional practice in order to continue your professional development.

To maintain a professional portfolio for CPD recording learning outcomes through participation in relevant development opportunities and achieve preceptorship

Clinical governance, quality, standards

To contribute to the Sheffield Health and Social Care Trusts clinical governance arrangements and quality agenda

To demonstrate awareness and personal responsibility with regard to Health and Safety

To demonstrate understanding of national guidelines and legislation relating to health and social care and their impact on service provision

Self and resource Management

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

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

Research & practice development

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

The post holder will be required:

• To undertake any other duties, which may be allocated by the Occupational Therapy Clinical Lead within the general scope of the post and appropriate to the grade.

• To work flexibly which can include evenings and weekends.

• To maintain existing skills and develop/receive training in new skills as required to carry out the work of the Trust.
• It is the responsibility of all Trust employees to ensure that all duties are carried out in accordance with best practice risk management.
• All employees are expected to observe the Trusts Equal Opportunities Policy in their behaviour to service users, the public and colleagues.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma/degree in Occupational Therapy

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Ability to assess complex health and well being needs as an Occupational therapist
• Ability to develop monitor and review care/treatment plans to meet assessed need in relation to the post applied for
• Ability to keep accurate and concise records
• Basic knowledge of the principles of clinical governance
• The ability to monitor and prioritise own workload and work as an effective member of a team

Experience

Essential

• Participation in and documentation of continuing professional development
• Current and previous work experience relevant to the post applied for

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

Sheffield Health and Social Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Longley Centre

Norwood Grange Drive

Sheffield

S5 7JT

Employer's website

https://www.shsc.nhs.uk/working-us (Opens in a new tab)