Occupational Therapist (Band 5)

Job responsibilities

Working Practice

Provide a patient needs led occupational therapy programme using a range of assessments, treatment approaches and evaluation based on best available evidence.

Be actively involved in the clinical risk assessment and development of risk management plans for patients and adhere to these.

Effectively manage a nominated caseload as named Occupational Therapist/key worker.

Adhere to local OT Quality Standards and COT Professional Standards for Occupational Therapy.

Successfully time manage and prioritise areas of responsibility.

To support and guide non-registered staff and participate in the education and supervision of students.

Liaise effectively and be an active member of the relevant multidisciplinary teams, providing clinical reports as necessary and actively contribute to the Care Programme Approach process.

Attend and contribute to relevant meetings as required.

Communicate effectively with the MDT.

Be involved and assist in Clinical Governance and quality assurance activities as required.

Co-work with Occupational Therapy staff and members of other professions.

Keep timely, accurate and appropriate records including contemporaneous patient records in accordance with information governance framework and policies.

Undertake administrative tasks as required by the service.

Lead in assigned specific clinical activities as determined by the line manager.

Where appropriate to work collaboratively with parents/carers.

Education and Development

Actively participate in relevant courses, workshops and conferences.

Participate in the hospitals Performance Appraisal and Development process and contribute to that that of non-registered staff.

Continually update and develop skills and utilise CPD opportunities and maintain portfolio in line with HCPC standards.

Complete all essential training.

Engage in regular clinical and managerial supervision.

To contribute in the supervision of non-registered staff and students as appropriate.

Health and Safety

Ensure the maintenance of a safe environment.

Contribute to the General Workplace Risk Assessment process and adhere to specific activity risk management plans.

Work within Health and Safety legislation, hospital policies and procedures.

Policies and Procedures

Follow the College of Occupational Therapists Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct

Take personal responsibility for maintaining up to date knowledge and adhering to all hospital policies and procedures.

Works within the hospitals Equality and Diversity framework.

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Current HCPC registration
• Accredited Practice Placement Educator

Desirable

• Relevant post graduate
• Qualifications.
• Leadership Qualification

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Knowledge of Occupational Therapy specific continuing professional development issues and current legislation.
• Knowledge of patient-focused approaches and patient/carer involvement.
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Act, other relevant legislation and current mental health issues.
• Knowledge of assessment, treatment and evaluation approaches used in mental health and specifically eating disorder services.
• Knowledge of CPD evidence based practice.
• Knowledge of clinical governance
• Skills in Occupational Therapy assessment, treatment planning and evaluation within a mental health
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• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to plan and run a variety of therapeutic interventions to a high standard of best possible practice
• Skills in applying evidence to practice Motivational skills.
• Ability to work independently and prioritise own workload.
• Evidence of effective maintenance of written records and producing reports.
• Effective communication, negotiation and liaison skills.
• IT skills.
• Ability to demonstrate a non-judgmental attitude to working with patients.
• Adaptability and flexibility.
• A clear professional identity

Desirable

• Knowledge of the current issues relating to eating disorder services
• Knowledge of professional boundaries and identity.
• Presentation and training skills
• Experience of performance review and clinical audit
• Other skills relevant to the post.

Experience

Essential

• Experience in occupational therapy assessment, treatment planning, delivery and evaluation in a mental health setting with minimum supervision.
• Experience of planning and running a variety of individual and group interventions.
• Experience of effective team working.
• Experience of liaison with other agencies, services and professional colleagues.

Desirable

• Experience of working with Eating Disorders
• Experience of research and/or clinical audit.

Physical Requirements

Essential

• Ability to undertake relevant mandatory training and engage in the management of violence and aggression.
• Occasional requirement to exert intense physical effort throughout the period of work to assist NG tube feed.

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).