Rotational Occupational Therapist

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Communication

Establishes and maintains effective communication with various individuals and groups on complex and potentially stressful topics in a range of situations.

Obtains and presents complex information in an accessible manner where there are barriers to communication.

To be able to motivate and persuade patients, carers and other staff through effective verbal & non-verbal communication skills.

Records all necessary information in line with established standards and ensures practice of using the Data Protection Act in accordance with local policies and OT specifications.

To participate in regular meetings and learning opportunities with other members of the therapies department and the wider MDT.

To ensure appropriate liaison with other agencies throughout the patient care pathway, including post discharge.

To educate others both formally and informally about OT and positively promote the service.

2. Clinical responsibilities

To be responsible for managing a caseload of patients and provide timely assessment and treatment in line with current evidence and guidelines.

To formulate goals/clinical objectives with patients/carers/relatives and other health professionals and continually re-assess patients to evaluate progress and alter treatment programmes accordingly.

To use developed physical skills, including dexterity, co-ordination and sensory skills for therapy assessment and treatment techniques in all clinical settings.

To carry out assessments and treatments involving moderate physical effort frequently throughout the day.

Based on a sound understanding of the patient's needs and goals, use clinical reasoning to inform decision making at all stages of the OT process.

To use concepts, theories, principles of OT, frames of reference and theoretical models to address a patient's problems and needs.

To assess patients occupational performance including but not limited to the domains of self care, productivity and leisure incorporating assessment of physical, cognitive and affective areas.

To formulate and implement treatment plans on an individual and group basis using evidence-based practice, incorporating current professional standards for OT.

To select and implement appropriate standardised assessments and outcome measures relevant to the patient population.

To identify need and carry out home assessments and access visits in accordance with local policy.

To identify supervision needs and use clinical supervision appropriately, exploring own practice and maximising opportunities to develop knowledge base, skills and experience.

To participate actively in the fieldwork education of OT students and work experience students.

To participate actively in giving and receiving in-service training and development.

To adhere to relevant national, local and departmental policies, procedures and guidelines regarding clinical and administrative practices including attendance at and contributing to therapies or team meetings.

To justify rationale for provision or non-provision of adaptive equipment and provide advice/instructions to patients/carers on safe use, fitting and care of prescribed equipment.

To ensure out of county patients are referred for the necessary OT follow up as required.

To be competent in the use and application of specialised equipment and be responsible for its safe use with patients, undertaking relevant risk assessments.

To maintain an up to date working knowledge of community services and how to access them to facilitate a timely, quality discharge.

To be competent in non-traditional OT assessments such as functional mobility.

To participate in data collection and audit for evaluation of clinical effectiveness.

To be willing and able to work the hours required by the service this may include evenings (up until 8pm) and weekends within a 37.5hr a week shift pattern.

3. Planning and Organisational Skills

To demonstrate flexible and effective time management skills to manage caseload and departmental duties appropriately and be able to respond to unpredictable workload and frequent interruptions.

To assist senior therapists in delegating and organising the work of therapy assistants to meet demands of the service.

To prepare for monthly supervision sessions and maintain an accurate record of all meetings and discussions.

To identify areas for learning and development and have a proactive approach to planning training to meet these needs.

4. Service & Personal Development

To develop knowledge and understanding of the research process.

To contribute to evaluation of clinical effectiveness within the service and support Trust and departmental strategies regarding clinical governance issues.

To contribute to research surveys, audits and evaluation activity or other projects

within the OT department, underpinned by appropriate methodology and documentation.

To participate in staff appraisal and ensure that individual objectives reflect the department's/Trust's objectives.

Identify own training needs and to attend courses, professional meetings, team meetings, in-service training and consulting with specialist therapists.

To assist with inducting new starters to OT Department.

Provide supervision to unqualified staff once appropriate experience and competencies obtained.

To be able to manage a project on a small scale.

Maintains own and encourages others to maintain a reflective diary/log.

Demonstrates commitment to continuing education and identifies requirements of self and others.

Undertakes self directed study in relevant professional area to expand knowledge base.

To be aware of and promote cross-site links by working with other therapists across the Trust and to support OT speciality groups.

To contribute to the development of the OT service, including policies/protocols within the OUH NHS FT.

To complete an evidence-based project on each rotation and present back to colleagues.

5. Information & Resource Management

To be aware of and abide by the criteria for provision of equipment, including financial limits and referring onto other organisations, as necessary.

To be competent using the online electronic system for ordering equipment for patients' discharge.

To maintain patient records and statistics in line with Trust standards and the Data Protection Act.

To maintain up-to-date records of all leave (annual, sick, professional, study) and to take responsibility for the reporting of absence in line with Trust policy.

To use the Trust Intranet, EPR, email and data bases.

To take responsibility for the maintenance of the department's equipment and information files.

Working Conditions

Criteria

Description

Physical

Highly developed physical skills and high degree of precision for assessment of patients.

Requires dexterity, co-ordination and sensory skills for the assessment and manual treatment of patients.

Frequent moderate effort for short periods daily.

Frequent involvement with manual handling techniques and equipment usage.

Emotional

Occasional distressing and emotive situations can arise, including delivering news regarding patient progress which may not meet the expectations of patient/carers or relatives.

Working Conditions

Shared office

Busy ward environment with multiple disciplines working alongside one another.

Occasional exposure to unpleasant conditions, including body fluids and odours.

Mental

Frequent concentration required with an unpredictable work pattern at times.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC Registration or within 6 months of qualifying

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

John Radcliffe Hospital

Headley Way

Headington, Oxford

OX3 9DU

Employer's website

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