Occupational Therapist

Job description

Job responsibilities

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 goals.

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 e.g. 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 COT 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 you 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 develop fitness to practice as an OT

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.

Person Specification

Registration/qualification

Essential

• HCPC Registered (OT)
• Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in mental health
• Ability to assess complex health and wellbeing needs as an Occupational Therapist
• Ability to develop monitor and review care/treatment plans to meet assessed need in relation to the post
• Ability to keep concise records
• Basic knowledge of the principles of clinical governance
• The ability to monitor and prioritise workload as an effective member of the team
• Ability to manage risk

Experience of working within an MDT

Essential

• Experience of working within an MDT
• Participation in, and documentation 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.

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 Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Michael Carlisle Centre

75 Osbourn Road

Sheffield

S11 9BF

Employer's website

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