Bank Band 6 Occupational Therapist for Future Opportunities Full Time

Job description

Job responsibilities

2. Communication

2.1 To demonstrate effective communication skills with clients and carers, team members, OT colleagues and other agencies, including use of e-mail correspondence.

3. Documentation

3.1 To ensure written and electronic patient records and reports are maintained in accordance with Trust and Professional standards.

3.2 To ensure activity data is maintained in line with Trust policy and departmental standards.

4. Professional Ethics

4.1 To comply with the College of Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct and national and local procedures.

4.2 To respect the diversity of both patients and colleagues and to contribute to the provision of a service sensitive to differing needs.

4.3 To demonstrate the ability to reflect on ethical issues.

5. Leadership, Supervision & Appraisal

5.1 To review and reflect on own practice and performance through effective use of professional and operational supervision and individual performance review.

5.2 To undertake the supervision and individual performance review/appraisal of junior staff as delegated by Clinical Lead.

5.3 To demonstrate leadership skills through the management of designated projects.

6. Training Staff & Students

6.1 To participate in the induction, training and education of students and other staff in this setting.

6.2 To regularly be responsible for the supervision and written assessment of occupational therapy students on practice placements within the Trust.

6.3 To actively participate in departmental and multidisciplinary in-service training.

7. Service Development & Delivery

7.1 To participate in the delivery of the occupational therapy business plan.

7.2 To assist in raising the profile of occupational therapy within the Trust and local community.

7.3 To contribute to audit activity within the speciality, with guidance from a senior member of staff.

8. Professional Development

8.2 To apply increasingly complex skills and knowledge in order to establish professional competence and fitness to practise as a Senior OT.

8.2 To demonstrate ongoing personal development through participation in internal and external development opportunities, recording learning outcomes in a portfolio.

9. Clinical Governance

9.1 To contribute to the Trust’s, Clinical Programme Group’s and team’s clinical governance arrangements and quality agenda.

9.2 To participate in the planning, evaluation and audit of practice, clinical pathways and protocols within speciality areas, in conjunction with Clinical Lead.

9.3 To demonstrate understanding and application of national guidelines and legislation relating to health and social care.

9.4 To ensure practice is evidence based, e.g. through the use of standardised outcome measures, as designated by Clinical Lead OT.

9.5 To contribute to the collation of an occupational therapy risk register.

10. Line Management

10.1 To exercise good personal time management, punctuality and consistent reliable attendance, whilst being aware of and following Trust and departmental policies and procedures.

10.2 To be aware of and follow the departmental procedure for maintenance of stock.

10.3 To have an awareness of resource management within the department.

10.4 To manage resources responsibly within the department.

11. Research & Practice Development

11.1 To broaden research and development skills through participation in local audit and research projects relevant to OT and/or service area, disseminating findings as appropriate.

11.2 To demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate research evidence and apply this to practice, disseminating findings at a local level.

12. Other Duties

12.1 May include providing cover for colleagues, as appropriate, assisting in ad hoc project work, and undertaking any other duties requested, as appropriate to the banding.

12.2 Weekend Service Provision: To participate in the weekend rotas and duties in accordance with the Trusts on call framework agreement – version 3

12.3 Unsocial hours: You will be required to work unsocial hours as detailed in the specialist rota, in accordance with agenda for change.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Occupational Therapy degree or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• At least 6 months NHS experience

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

The Bays

S Wharf Road

London

W2 1NY

Employer's website

https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)