Community Adult OT Development post Band 5 to 6

Job description

Job responsibilities

Professional / Service Development

• To adhere to the HCPC and the Royal College of Occupational Therapists Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice.

• To exercise good practice with time management, punctuality and consistent reliable attendance.

• To respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of clients and key relationships and contribute to the provision of a service sensitive to those needs.

• To facilitate and encourage the sharing of best practice and regularly evaluate clinical interventions, in line with local and national research & development.

• To apply specialist skills and knowledge, in order to establish professional competence and fitness to practice as a Band 5 Occupational Therapist.

• To engage actively in practice development, audit and research activities relevant to Occupational Therapy and / or the service area, to promote evidence-based practice.

• To be involved in the identification of service development needs and supporting the Service Manager in changes to service provision, as necessary.

• To work effectively as a member of the team, to support the planning and delivery of local & national service objectives, in line with departmental development strategies.

• To work with the management team to contribute to the delivery of the Trusts Development Plan for OT and the development of clinical governance and quality agenda.

• To be familiar with project developments / initiatives within the department and Trust.

• To report incidents using the Trust incident reporting system.

• To adhere to the Trusts Uniform Policy.

Training / Supervision & Appraisal

• To maintain up-to-date knowledge and evidence of best practice in relation to OT Practice, through formal / informal training, meetings and supervision.

• To demonstrate ability to review and reflect on own practice and performance, through effective use of professional / operational supervision and appraisal, in line with local guidelines.

• To demonstrate ongoing personal development through participation in external / internal training courses, as agreed, for continual professional development and to meet appraisal objectives, providing feedback on courses attended.

• To participate in the induction and training of students and other staff, in line with the Trust Supervision & Appraisal Policy.

• To provide support, guidance, teaching and supervision to non-qualified staff.

Clinical Governance, Quality & Standards

• To apply and advise, as commensurate with band, on guidelines / legislation relating to OT service provision.

• To actively involve and engage patients, carers and members of the public in the development of service provision, through the audit process.

• To comply with professional standards, including quality and Trust clinical governance policies and procedures.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

In addition to the above duties you will also be expected to perform the below key activities in line with your job role;

- Complete mandatory training in line with Trust policy and procedures

- To participate in the staff appraisal process and to undertake for any staff you manage

- To keep yourself updated on all matters relating to Trust policy

- To provide management supervision where appropriate

You will be expected to work collaboratively with key partner organisations, service users, carers, clinicians and other practitioners within the multi-disciplinary team in delivering services; providing a 7-day a week, 24-hours a day service for 365 days a year working shifts, where appropriate and operationally required

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

• Sc or Diploma in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC registration

Desirable

• Relevant mentorship / supervision qualifications/experience

Skills/Experience

Essential

• Basic awareness of current legislation, government initiatives & current practice affecting OT
• Clinical experience relating to speciality/post
• Commitment to evidence-based practice
• Flexibility and ability to work under pressure and use own initiative
• Literate in IT/Computer Skills

Desirable

• Able to show and demonstrate experience of supervision and training of others
• Advanced Communication Skills
• Experience of working with patients with physical impairments/long-term conditions

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate efficient and effective time management, organisation and problem solving skills
• Ability to use self-reflection to improve clinical skills
• Shares the Trust's Beliefs and models this in their attitude and Behaviour

Desirable

• Current valid driving licence

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

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Unit 8 Coopers Way, Temple Farm Industrial Estate

Sutton Road

Southend-On-Sea

SS2 5TE

Employer's website

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