ROLE SUMMARY:
This role reports to the Lead OT.
The role of the Senior/ Specialist Occupational Therapist (OT) is to provide high quality holistic therapy to our clients throughout their journey alongside the inter-disciplinary team.
To promote STEPS values whilst contributing to the vision and mission of the service.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
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 within specialist clinical areas.
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 to support a client’s transition from STEPS.
Identify a range of specialist equipment to optimise functional independence, quality of life and manage risk.
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.
This Job description is an outline which reflects the present requirements of the post and is not intended to be exhaustive list of duties.
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
Registered with HCPC.
Degree level qualification in Occupational Therapy.
Evidence of continuing professional development including postgraduate courses / qualifications.
Qualification / short courses in staff management / supervision.
Desirable
Membership of Royal College of Occupational Therapists and a relevant specialist section group.
Key trainer/train the trainer qualification.
Leadership, mentorship or supervisory course.
Clinical Educators Course.
Assessment Method.
Application Form / CPD Portfolio.
EXPERIENCE
Essential
Minimum of 2 years clinical experience working in Neurological care or complex Trauma.
SCI.
Specialist rehabilitation experience in treating clients with motor, sensory, cognitive, perceptual, emotional and psychological problems.
Knowledge in wheelchairs, seating and postural management.
Managing own workload.
Experience of supervising, supporting and delegating to OTs, assistants or students.
Experience in assessing for equipment.
Setting and reviewing client centered goals.
Documented evidence of continuing professional development.
IT experience including Microsoft Office packages.
Experience of working within governance frameworks e.g. clinical systems, data management, complaints, reporting incidents.
Desirable
Clinical experience in Neurological rehabilitation.
Experience in spinal injuries.
Experience in traumatic amputee rehab.
Experience in Neurological handling skills.
Casting and Splinting experience.
Evidence of Post Grad level in specialism/Masters level study.
Experience of working in a private medical setting.
Experience of writing medico – legal reports.
Experience of audit functions.
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