Occupational Therapist

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical

• To provide Clinical related Occupational Therapy intervention guided by the clients specific needs, wishes and aspirations.
• To develop and implement treatment programmes either in groups or to individuals in close liaison with other disciplines involved in the clients care, having emphasis on multi-disciplinary teamwork.
• To demonstrate best practice interventions within specialist area.
• Regularly monitor and evaluate the Occupational Therapy service within St Peters.
• To be involved when appropriate in the assessment of aids/ adaptations to enable the client to improve/ maintain own level of functional daily living skills.
• Practice in accordance with legislation according to your clinical area.
• Ensure that all service users within St Peters have a comprehensive assessment that assists in the planning of their programme based on clients needs.
• Evaluate and modify interventions using appropriate outcome measures.

Communication

• Communicate with patients, using the most appropriate verbal, written or pictorial method, in a way that respects their view, autonomy and culture.
• Translate key Occupational Therapy messages into simple ideas and language that can be easily understood by the client group.
• Work collaboratively with all members of the clinical team and share information with the team members formally and informally, e.g. M.D.T., C.P.As.
• Share relevant information and knowledge within the professional group.
• Liaise with other departments within the service and beyond.

Documentation

• Complete all necessary clinical documentation in accordance with Iris Care Group and professional standards.
• Provide Occupational Therapy plans and/ or goals to support the care plan.
• Provide written reports in accordance with hospital and professional standards for CPA reviews.
• Take a leading role in the professional documentation, as required by the organisation.
• To participate in the control of the allocated budget including petty cash and purchase order system.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered to practice by HCPC.
• Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Evidence of ongoing CPD training.
• Experience of specified client group in placement if possible.

Desirable

• Students Supervisors Course
• Member of relevant COT specialist Section.
• Driving Licence.
• Evidence of additional work experience.
• Experience in supervision of staff.
• Experience of liaising and negotiating with a range of mental health professionals.
• Experience in provision of simple aids and adaptations.

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

Ludlow Street Healthcare

Address

ST PETERS HOSPITAL

NEWPORT

NP18 2AA

Employer's website

https://www.lshealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)