Occupational Therapist - 22.5 hours per week

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

1. Clinical

1.1. Utilises highly developed specialised knowledge covering a range of procedures and underpinned by relevant broad based knowledge, experience and competence

1.2. Where appropriate to service delivery, demonstrates highly developed physical skills requiring accuracy and dexterity e.g. moving and handling techniques, clinical procedures, diagnostic tests

1.3. Demonstrates independent practice responding to social, scientific, clinical and ethical issues which are encountered

1.4. Makes complex judgements requiring analysis, interpretation and comparison of options by integrating complex knowledge sources in new and/or unfamiliar contexts

1.5. Responsible for clinical pathways appropriate to field of work

1.6. Engages and actively involves the individual and, if appropriate, their family/carer, in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of treatment and/or care by using person-centred techniques to promote a culture of self care and empowerment

1.7. Works to standards of proficiency identified by their professional and regulatory bodies performing clinical treatments/procedures to a highly specialist standard

1.8. Prioritises their own workload and that of the wider team within agreed objectives deciding when to refer to others as appropriate.

1.9. Provides and receives complex, sensitive or contentious information where motivational, persuasive, empathetic, negotiating and reassurance skills are required whilst demonstrating an understanding of barriers to communication

1.10. Approaches each individual with care, compassion and sensitivity ensuring that these values are reflected in all aspects of role including the management of complaints and compliments.

1.11. To comply with the organisations Infection Prevention and Control requirements, including bare below the elbows dress code for staff with a direct care delivery role

2. Leadership

2.1. Ensures that a professional service and image is maintained at all time, thereby acting as a role model to all staff

2.2. Provides a leadership style which is underpinned by strongly held values around equality, diversity and openness; effectively builds and maintains relationships with direct reportee(s), management team and other key individuals across the organisation.

2.3. Ensures the effective and efficient use of resources e.g. staff, supplies within their own sphere of responsibility.

2.4. Demonstrates leadership and innovation in contexts which are unfamiliar, complex, and unpredictable that require solving problems involving many interacting factors

2.5. Demonstrates the ability to delegate, organise and prioritise workload to ensure the safe delivery of the service including the management of referrals and discharges utilising locally agreed support mechanisms e.g. on call manager and making judgements in complex situations

2.6. Demonstrates resilience when responding to challenge, change and complex or difficult situations

2.7. Demonstrates clinical leadership, initiative and creativity in developing projects inspiring others to be positive in their contribution to continuous improvement

2.8. Clearly articulates the expected clinical standards of the service, monitors and identifies where standards are not met and takes action to address

2.9. Ensures that all objectives, for self and those directly responsible for, are clearly defined within the wider Directorate framework and in line with Trusts objectives, using the appraisal process as a vehicle for this.

2.10. Takes responsibility for their own and others health and safety in the working environment.

Qualifications

Essential

• Professional degree or diploma in Occupational Therapy
• Post graduate learning to Masters level or equivalent
• Professional body registration & maintains a portfolio of CPD in line with regulatory body standards
• Teaching, training or mentorship qualification

Desirable

• CPD modules relevant to specialist field
• Leadership qualification

Experience

Essential

• Working in community or primary care based teams
• Experience in the supervision and management of other staff
• Experience in the teaching and training of others
• Experience the application of clinical governance and quality measures in practice
• Workload management including delegation of tasks and day-to-day team leadership

Desirable

• Evidence of research projects and / or clinical audits relevant to clinical area

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• Highly developed specialist theoretical and clinical knowledge appropriate to service area and profession
• Knowledge of current research methodology
• Highly complex analytical and creative problem solving skills in unpredictable situations
• Competent IT skills in order to collect and interpret data, present reports and compile presentations in a range of contexts

Desirable

• Evidence of research projects and / or clinical audits relevant to clinical area

Therapeutic Social Work Team Criteria

Essential

• Working with children looked after and a trauma informed approach.
• Working with children with complex presentations and disabilities.
• Working effectively and collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary context, with systems that are often experiencing high demand and stress.

Desirable

• Experience of running groups.
• Experience of working with children and young people who have experienced trauma.
• Experience of supporting neuro developmental assessments

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).