Senior Occupational Therapist

Main responsibilities of the job include, but are not limited to: To work autonomously to coordinate and deliver therapeutic interventions at The Turrets, in collaboration with service users and the multi-disciplinary team, using technical and creative skills to engage service-users in individual and group therapeutic activities, utilising graded activity as needed to help support their recovery To demonstrate a good understanding of OT theoretical models and be able to select and undertake appropriate Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions for service-users on the ART or Turrets caseload as required, addressing occupational performance and skill deficits, and enabling the client to maximise their performance in areas of self-maintenance, productivity and leisure. To identify and address occupationally focused goals in collaboration with the service user, taking into consideration the mental, physical, spiritual, psychological and social needs of the service user and ensuring that they are sensitive to age, culture, race, gender, ethnicity, social class, sexuality and disability. To hold a firm understanding and application of national guidance and legislation relating to Mental Health service provision in the context of well-being, recovery and social inclusion. To work in collaboration with service-users on the caseload to support their transition from the high support living scheme onto less intensively supported living environments, helping to promote and maximise their independence and support them to develop the skills needed for more independent living, maintaining a clear occupational focus to ones work for the benefit of the service user To monitor and evaluate interventions through the use of outcome measures that provide clear evidence that occupational therapy has made a difference to peoples occupations and ultimately, support social inclusion and promote recovery. To play an active role in completing and contributing towards risk assessments within the multi-disciplinary team, including intervention planning, positive risk taking, discharge planning and making onward recommendations to support a persons recovery. To be able to articulate the meaning and value of occupation in relationship to well-being, recovery and social inclusion to service users, carers, colleagues and external agencies, in order to represent, role model and be an ambassador for the OT profession To be an integrated team member within the MDT, contributing an occupational focus within patient care, including attending team meetings and working closely in collaboration with other key professionals such as nurses, psychologists, care co-ordinators and doctors, as well as voluntary sector colleague, residential settings and other external agencies, to ensure transitions are done in the most effective, least restrictive and most person-centred way. To provide induction, leadership, training, monitoring, co-ordination and supervision (where applicable) to any junior staff, students and volunteers within the setting To support the development of student OTs by offering regular placements within the setting, as well supporting the learning of any other students who are part of the service To demonstrate and apply a high level of understanding of the effects of ill-health / disability, and provide appropriate advice, prescription of small aids / equipment and making recommendations for necessary adaptations to the clients physical and social environment where applicable, to help support their independence To display a high level of understanding of the potential for distress caused by, and social and personal consequences of mental illness for the service user, their families, carers and support networks, and be able to offer support and signpost to resources / information as necessary To recognise and value our service-users as unique individuals, acknowledging the importance of maintaining their respect and dignity at all times and ensuring the care provided respects equality and diversity. To utilise a variety of communication skills to communicate effectively, empathetically and appropriately with colleagues, service-users, family, carers and external agencies in order to build effective professional relationships that support collaborative working To maintain clear, up-to-date and accurate electronic records for interactions and work completed within the service-users care, as per Professional and Trust standards / policies To consistently demonstrate appropriate professional behaviours and adhere to the RCOT Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct, as well as national and local trust policies. To exercise good time management, punctuality and consistent, reliable attendance To demonstrate a commitment to ongoing personal development (CPD) through participating in relevant training and internal / external development opportunities as identified in clinical/ professional supervision and appraisals To demonstrate up-to-date knowledge and awareness of Safeguarding Principles and how to report any safeguarding concerns, as well as embed into practice the guidance from current trust, NHS and government infection control policies. To ensure all occupational therapy equipment / materials / stock are maintained and stored responsibly, provide advice on resources needed to facilitate group and individual activities / interventions, and maintain responsibility for managing any petty cash allowance for OT / activities To actively participate in local and trust-wide OT education / training, audits and service development, with the support of / in conjunction with senior staff / leads, to help contribute to the occupational therapy research agenda and embedding best practice NOTE:This is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities, and the post holder may be required to undertake other duties which fall within the grade of the job, in discussion with the manager. This job description will be reviewed regularly in the light of changing service requirements and any such changes will be discussed with the post holder. The post holder is expected to comply with all relevant Trust policies, procedures and guidelines, including those relating to Equal Opportunities and Confidentiality of Information. The post holder is responsible for ensuring that the work that they undertake is conducted in a manner which is safe to themselves and others, and for adhering to the advice and instructions on Health and Safety matters given by Manager(s). If post holders consider that a hazard to Health and Safety exists, it is their responsibility to report this to their manager(s). The post holder is expected to comply with the appropriate Code(s) of Conduct associated with this post. Job description Job responsibilities Main responsibilities of the job include, but are not limited to: To work autonomously to coordinate and deliver therapeutic interventions at The Turrets, in collaboration with service users and the multi-disciplinary team, using technical and creative skills to engage service-users in individual and group therapeutic activities, utilising graded activity as needed to help support their recovery To demonstrate a good understanding of OT theoretical models and be able to select and undertake appropriate Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions for service-users on the ART or Turrets caseload as required, addressing occupational performance and skill deficits, and enabling the client to maximise their performance in areas of self-maintenance, productivity and leisure. To identify and address occupationally focused goals in collaboration with the service user, taking into consideration the mental, physical, spiritual, psychological and social needs of the service user and ensuring that they are sensitive to age, culture, race, gender, ethnicity, social class, sexuality and disability. To hold a firm understanding and application of national guidance and legislation relating to Mental Health service provision in the context of well-being, recovery and social inclusion. To work in collaboration with service-users on the caseload to support their transition from the high support living scheme onto less intensively supported living environments, helping to promote and maximise their independence and support them to develop the skills needed for more independent living, maintaining a clear occupational focus to ones work for the benefit of the service user To monitor and evaluate interventions through the use of outcome measures that provide clear evidence that occupational therapy has made a difference to peoples occupations and ultimately, support social inclusion and promote recovery. To play an active role in completing and contributing towards risk assessments within the multi-disciplinary team, including intervention planning, positive risk taking, discharge planning and making onward recommendations to support a persons recovery. To be able to articulate the meaning and value of occupation in relationship to well-being, recovery and social inclusion to service users, carers, colleagues and external agencies, in order to represent, role model and be an ambassador for the OT profession To be an integrated team member within the MDT, contributing an occupational focus within patient care, including attending team meetings and working closely in collaboration with other key professionals such as nurses, psychologists, care co-ordinators and doctors, as well as voluntary sector colleague, residential settings and other external agencies, to ensure transitions are done in the most effective, least restrictive and most person-centred way. To provide induction, leadership, training, monitoring, co-ordination and supervision (where applicable) to any junior staff, students and volunteers within the setting To support the development of student OTs by offering regular placements within the setting, as well supporting the learning of any other students who are part of the service To demonstrate and apply a high level of understanding of the effects of ill-health / disability, and provide appropriate advice, prescription of small aids / equipment and making recommendations for necessary adaptations to the clients physical and social environment where applicable, to help support their independence To display a high level of understanding of the potential for distress caused by, and social and personal consequences of mental illness for the service user, their families, carers and support networks, and be able to offer support and signpost to resources / information as necessary To recognise and value our service-users as unique individuals, acknowledging the importance of maintaining their respect and dignity at all times and ensuring the care provided respects equality and diversity. To utilise a variety of communication skills to communicate effectively, empathetically and appropriately with colleagues, service-users, family, carers and external agencies in order to build effective professional relationships that support collaborative working To maintain clear, up-to-date and accurate electronic records for interactions and work completed within the service-users care, as per Professional and Trust standards / policies To consistently demonstrate appropriate professional behaviours and adhere to the RCOT Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct, as well as national and local trust policies. To exercise good time management, punctuality and consistent, reliable attendance To demonstrate a commitment to ongoing personal development (CPD) through participating in relevant training and internal / external development opportunities as identified in clinical/ professional supervision and appraisals To demonstrate up-to-date knowledge and awareness of Safeguarding Principles and how to report any safeguarding concerns, as well as embed into practice the guidance from current trust, NHS and government infection control policies. To ensure all occupational therapy equipment / materials / stock are maintained and stored responsibly, provide advice on resources needed to facilitate group and individual activities / interventions, and maintain responsibility for managing any petty cash allowance for OT / activities To actively participate in local and trust-wide OT education / training, audits and service development, with the support of / in conjunction with senior staff / leads, to help contribute to the occupational therapy research agenda and embedding best practice NOTE:This is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities, and the post holder may be required to undertake other duties which fall within the grade of the job, in discussion with the manager. This job description will be reviewed regularly in the light of changing service requirements and any such changes will be discussed with the post holder. The post holder is expected to comply with all relevant Trust policies, procedures and guidelines, including those relating to Equal Opportunities and Confidentiality of Information. The post holder is responsible for ensuring that the work that they undertake is conducted in a manner which is safe to themselves and others, and for adhering to the advice and instructions on Health and Safety matters given by Manager(s). If post holders consider that a hazard to Health and Safety exists, it is their responsibility to report this to their manager(s). The post holder is expected to comply with the appropriate Code(s) of Conduct associated with this post.