Job summary
Job Title: Occupational
Therapist
Line Management: Therapy Assistants
Responsible to: Lead Therapist
Accountable to: Director of Care
Main duties of the job
Take the lead role in the delivery of occupational therapy.
To help develop a therapy team for a three year research Project
To work with the Lead Therapist, Director of Care and Research team in identifying clients for and supporting clients through the pilot study
To promote an enablement culture and approach to care within the British home
About us
British Home is a Royal Charter charity that supports people living with neuro-disability. We have a proud history of care and support, and have been based at Crown Point, near Streatham Common, since 1892.
British Home is a charity offering services that improve the lives of people living with neuro-disability: rehabilitation; residential care; respite support; and palliative care. Every resident at British Home has been affected by neuro-disability whether that is as result of accident or trauma, stroke, or a consequence of a degenerative condition or illness.
There is capacity for 80 people on site, with each resident having their own, private accommodation. Services are delivered through a multi-disciplinary team under the leadership of the Director of Care. As the nature of neuro-disability is unique to each individual, so the range and frequency of facilities and services people use will be tailored to their own needs and aspirations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PRINICIPAL
RESPONSIBILITIES
CLINICAL
- Deliver
complex service activities and manage caseloads to ensure intended
outcomes are delivered within agreed service standards.
- Responsible
for providing comprehensive assessment, treatment and evaluation for all
patients screened for referral, including those with complex and highly
complex presentation, in a timely manner. Working closely with the
multidisciplinary team as part of the team, in the planning and carrying
out of treatment.
- Attend and
participate in case conferences and ward meetings appropriate to the
clinical setting.
- Prioritise
day-to-day management of own caseload, delegating activities to the therapists
as appropriate.
- Assess for
and provide aids and adaptive equipment to increase or enable independent
function, teaching compensatory techniques as required. These include but
are not limited to feeding, dressing, employment and self-medication aids.
Responsible for providing information and instruction for the safe use of
the items provided.
TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT
Keep up to date with new
techniques and technologies available for treating patients
To assist in the induction and
orientation of new members of the therapy team
Supervise and teach junior
therapists, students and assistants
To attend and occasionally
present at in-service training programmes, staff meetings, training
sessions/courses (internally).
To attend all statutory and
mandatory training as and when required to do so.
GENERAL
Be responsible for the safe
use of equipment used in carrying out physiotherapy duties and report any
hazards or defects for repair through the appropriate channels
Maintain good relationships
with other multi-professional visiting the home
Maintain HCPC professional registration
Experience of working with a range
of partner organisations
Understanding of research and
audit processes, clinical governance and Occupational Therapy outcome measure
Knowledge of the enabling
approach to support people to meet their full potential
Evidence of continuous
professional development
To comply with all statutory
requirement and legislation i.e. Health & Safety, COSHH, Moving and
Handling, Fire Safety, Environmental Health etc
This
job description is not exhaustive and you may be required to undertake other
duties commensurate with your position at the request of the Director of Care
or person in charge of the home.
It is a condition of employment that this post
is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PRINICIPAL
RESPONSIBILITIES
CLINICAL
- Deliver
complex service activities and manage caseloads to ensure intended
outcomes are delivered within agreed service standards.
- Responsible
for providing comprehensive assessment, treatment and evaluation for all
patients screened for referral, including those with complex and highly
complex presentation, in a timely manner. Working closely with the
multidisciplinary team as part of the team, in the planning and carrying
out of treatment.
- Attend and
participate in case conferences and ward meetings appropriate to the
clinical setting.
- Prioritise
day-to-day management of own caseload, delegating activities to the therapists
as appropriate.
- Assess for
and provide aids and adaptive equipment to increase or enable independent
function, teaching compensatory techniques as required. These include but
are not limited to feeding, dressing, employment and self-medication aids.
Responsible for providing information and instruction for the safe use of
the items provided.
TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT
Keep up to date with new
techniques and technologies available for treating patients
To assist in the induction and
orientation of new members of the therapy team
Supervise and teach junior
therapists, students and assistants
To attend and occasionally
present at in-service training programmes, staff meetings, training
sessions/courses (internally).
To attend all statutory and
mandatory training as and when required to do so.
GENERAL
Be responsible for the safe
use of equipment used in carrying out physiotherapy duties and report any
hazards or defects for repair through the appropriate channels
Maintain good relationships
with other multi-professional visiting the home
Maintain HCPC professional registration
Experience of working with a range
of partner organisations
Understanding of research and
audit processes, clinical governance and Occupational Therapy outcome measure
Knowledge of the enabling
approach to support people to meet their full potential
Evidence of continuous
professional development
To comply with all statutory
requirement and legislation i.e. Health & Safety, COSHH, Moving and
Handling, Fire Safety, Environmental Health etc
This
job description is not exhaustive and you may be required to undertake other
duties commensurate with your position at the request of the Director of Care
or person in charge of the home.
It is a condition of employment that this post
is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Variety of work experience across physical/mental health.
- Application of the Occupational Therapy process.
- Use of a variety of assessments/interventions.
- Adult expertise.
Work Related Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Work Related Knowledge and Skills
- Individual and group treatment skills.
- Knowledge of current best practice in Occupational Therapy.
- Understanding of professional ethics and their application to practice.
- Knowledge of current relevant legislation.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Organisation skills.
- Basic knowledge of the principles of clinical governance.
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance.
- Health, safety and risk awareness.
- Training and presentation skills.
- Knowledge of Occupational
- Therapy models of practice.
- Supervision skills.
- Workload management skills.
-
- Basic research skills.
- Numerate.
- Demonstrate knowledge of a range of Occupational Therapy treatment techniques.
- Knowledge of a variety of assistive technology and environmental modifications
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/degree in Occupational Therapy
Desirable
- HCPC registered.
- Commitment to lifelong learning.
- Moving and handling ability.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work alone as well as part of a team.
- Able to work in a pressurised, unpredictable environment, with a proven ability to multi task.
- Punctual and regular attender.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Flexible to a variety of demands/environments.
- Person centred approach.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Variety of work experience across physical/mental health.
- Application of the Occupational Therapy process.
- Use of a variety of assessments/interventions.
- Adult expertise.
Work Related Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Work Related Knowledge and Skills
- Individual and group treatment skills.
- Knowledge of current best practice in Occupational Therapy.
- Understanding of professional ethics and their application to practice.
- Knowledge of current relevant legislation.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Organisation skills.
- Basic knowledge of the principles of clinical governance.
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance.
- Health, safety and risk awareness.
- Training and presentation skills.
- Knowledge of Occupational
- Therapy models of practice.
- Supervision skills.
- Workload management skills.
-
- Basic research skills.
- Numerate.
- Demonstrate knowledge of a range of Occupational Therapy treatment techniques.
- Knowledge of a variety of assistive technology and environmental modifications
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/degree in Occupational Therapy
Desirable
- HCPC registered.
- Commitment to lifelong learning.
- Moving and handling ability.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work alone as well as part of a team.
- Able to work in a pressurised, unpredictable environment, with a proven ability to multi task.
- Punctual and regular attender.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Flexible to a variety of demands/environments.
- Person centred approach.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
