Special Neurological Occupational Therapist

This Job description is an outline which reflects the present requirements of the post and is not intended to be exhaustive list of duties the post holder will be expected to fulfil. To assess and provide OT assessment and intervention, addressing occupational performance in the areas of self-care, leisure and productivity To deliver specialist OT assessment and intervention to clients with cognitive, sensory, perceptual, motor, behavioural, emotional and psychological needs To provide specialist neurological rehabilitation support, advice and education to the wider interdisciplinary team To undertake the client key worker role within STEPS Rehabilitation To involve clients and carers in the development and delivery of goals within the rehabilitation plan To assess, implement and monitor individual client rehabilitation plans Carry out community visits and home assessments where appropriate to support a clients community integration and transition from STEPS Support with discharge planning alongside the interdisciplinary team Identify a range of specialist equipment to optimise functional independence, quality of life and manage risk To facilitate and lead group-based rehabilitation programmes To support and contribute towards best interest decision making in accordance with the Mental Capacity Act To complete required documentation including clinical notes and comprehensive reports within a timely manner To ensure accurate recording and monitoring of relevant outcome measures To apply manual handling principles as outlined by legislation and department procedures To adhere to and carry out individual client risk assessments In conjunction with the wider interdisciplinary team, to ensure personal care and nutritional needs of clients are met To be flexible and able to offer support to other clinical areas as required Provide supervision and support to junior OTs, assistants and students To have an awareness of current evidence-based OT practice and research in relevant to the client group To initiate and lead on service development projects in conjunction with the wider interdisciplinary team e.g. education, training, audits with support from Lead OT/ Head of Therapies To identify service equipment needs and resources to the Lead OT/ Head of Therapy To be compliant with the clinical governance requirements operating within STEPS procedures To act upon and escalate issues as required following STEPS guidance and operating procedures To adhere to the Royal College of OT code of ethics and professional conduct Job description Job responsibilities This Job description is an outline which reflects the present requirements of the post and is not intended to be exhaustive list of duties the post holder will be expected to fulfil. To assess and provide OT assessment and intervention, addressing occupational performance in the areas of self-care, leisure and productivity To deliver specialist OT assessment and intervention to clients with cognitive, sensory, perceptual, motor, behavioural, emotional and psychological needs To provide specialist neurological rehabilitation support, advice and education to the wider interdisciplinary team To undertake the client key worker role within STEPS Rehabilitation To involve clients and carers in the development and delivery of goals within the rehabilitation plan To assess, implement and monitor individual client rehabilitation plans Carry out community visits and home assessments where appropriate to support a clients community integration and transition from STEPS Support with discharge planning alongside the interdisciplinary team Identify a range of specialist equipment to optimise functional independence, quality of life and manage risk To facilitate and lead group-based rehabilitation programmes To support and contribute towards best interest decision making in accordance with the Mental Capacity Act To complete required documentation including clinical notes and comprehensive reports within a timely manner To ensure accurate recording and monitoring of relevant outcome measures To apply manual handling principles as outlined by legislation and department procedures To adhere to and carry out individual client risk assessments In conjunction with the wider interdisciplinary team, to ensure personal care and nutritional needs of clients are met To be flexible and able to offer support to other clinical areas as required Provide supervision and support to junior OTs, assistants and students To have an awareness of current evidence-based OT practice and research in relevant to the client group To initiate and lead on service development projects in conjunction with the wider interdisciplinary team e.g. education, training, audits with support from Lead OT/ Head of Therapies To identify service equipment needs and resources to the Lead OT/ Head of Therapy To be compliant with the clinical governance requirements operating within STEPS procedures To act upon and escalate issues as required following STEPS guidance and operating procedures To adhere to the Royal College of OT code of ethics and professional conduct