Occupational Therapist

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be professionally and legally responsible for all aspects of own professional activities

To adhere to and apply the Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct for Occupational Therapists (College of Occupational Therapists 2015)

To develop specialist skills in relation to specific client groups and then independently manage a caseload of complex cases providing a specialist occupational therapy service

To work closely with clients, their carers/families to encourage participation in the therapeutic process

To use clinical reasoning, critical thinking and reflection to monitor, evaluate and modify treatment, evaluate outcomes and thus ensure effectiveness of interventions

To assess the need for special equipment and adaptations in line with the eligibility criteria set out by the London Borough of Newham

To provide specialist advice on lifestyles, role, functional abilities, self care and the physical environment after taking account of the effects of the medical condition on the individual and his/her family/carers

To participate in client related meetings as required

To communicate effectively and work collaboratively with medical, nursing and therapy colleagues, as well as outside agencies, to ensure the delivery of a coordinated multidisciplinary service.

To provide verbal and written information to other multi disciplinary professionals regarding the occupational therapy assessment, management and treatment of the client

To identify and manage the potential difficulties and risks involved in working alone in a community setting

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Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Occupational Therapy Degree
• Maintenance of CPD portfolio

Desirable

• Registration with HCPC

Experience

Essential

• At least 18 months post-registration clinical practice working in a rehab setting
• Experience working as part of an MDT

Desirable

• Experience in training others

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Knowledge of theory and practice of OT with patients with physical, cognitive and psychosocial needs
• Knowledge of legislation affecting the work of OTs
• Knowledge of the roles of other disciplines and agencies involved in patient care
• Awareness of and sensitivity to the needs of all cultural groups
• Knowledge of the principles of clinical governance and their application
• Ability to work with a wide range of professionals as an MDT member
• Ability to establish a therapeutic relationship with patients and their carers in order to motivate them to engage in the therapeutic process
• Ability to impart complex information to patients and their carers regarding their medical condition and OT assessment/interventions
• Knowledge of all equipment used in community health rehabilitation and how to use it safely with patients
• Ability to use safe manual handling techniques with/without equipment
• Experience managing/supervising junior members of staff and/or students
• Good time management skills and ability to prioritise clinical and non-clinical responsibilities
• Ability to reflect on and critically appraise own performance and accept feedback from others

Other

Essential

• Ability to work alone in the community, visiting patients in their homes

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

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

East Ham Care Centre

Shrewsbury Road

London

E7 8QP

Employer's website

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