Key responsibilities include supervising and guiding occupational therapy staff, managing a complex caseload, and leading initiatives to improve service provision. The Clinical Lead will undertake specialist clinical work, provide training and support to other professionals, and contribute to the strategic development of services, including dementia care. The role also emphasises professional growth, with opportunities for ongoing training, research, and leadership responsibilities within a framework of clinical governance and best practices.
We have a rare vacancy arise, that provides the successful applicant the opportunity tojoin our diverse and supportive team at the Older Adult Inpatient Team.
You will work closely with the MDT team in the Thurrock area and in collaboration with the senior leadership expertise across the Care of Older Adults wards.This post is suitable for a new or developing band 7 as well as those with experience looking for a change.We are looking for an innovative and an enthusiastic team player to maximise the potential of the service and direct the team in its ongoing development. We are keen for a leader who is passionate about service development and innovation.It is an exciting time to join us at EPUT as we are implementing an Acute Therapeutic model across all our inpatient areas with lots of opportunities to showcase the expertise of Occupational Therapy.Applicants should be committed to delivering a high quality service based on your knowledge of evidence based practice and clinical governance.The successful applicant will be supervised by Head OT to ensure they are supported in their role and professional development. Peer support is encouraged and there are numerous CPD and Developmental Forums.
You will provide expert support and guidance to the Occupational Therapy provision and contribute to future service developments. You will undertake highly specialist clinical work and provide Occupational Therapy advice to other disciplines, providing training, supervision and support as required. You will carry out professional leadership responsibilities as delegated by the Head Occupational Therapist, and you may be asked to undertake research and other tasks that contribute to the implementation of the Trust Strategy for Allied Health Professions.
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Clinical Duties:
1. To utilise specialist assessments when presented with complex cases.
2. To make decisions on the level of treatment intervention required, utilising occupational therapy theory and outcome measures as appropriate.
3. To undertake specialist treatment planning using expert clinical reasoning, communicating and negotiating treatment plans with clients and carers.
4. To communicate agreed treatment/care plans to multi-disciplinary team colleagues and partnership agencies at formal and informal meetings.
5. To work in collaboration with others to modify aspects of the environment in order to empower clients and facilitate optimal functional performance.
6. To liaise with Social Services and Housing Organisations concerning provision of equipment and home adaptations.
7. To manage a complex caseload and provide specialist Occupational Therapy advice on adaptive equipment and telecare.
8. To apply a variety of specialist treatment modalities to meet the needs of clients in individual or group format, utilising clinical reasoning processes to determine the most appropriate setting for intervention.
9. To make clinically informed decisions in order to delegate aspects of client care to assistants, junior staff, students, carers and statutory or non-statutory bodies.
10. To regularly review clients progress in order to evaluate and interpret the effectiveness of treatment plans, and amend treatment or discharge clients accordingly.
11. To undertake research and audit to develop and initiate interventions that are evidence based and reflect a sound integration of theoretical knowledge in order to meet client need.
12. To keep up to date clinical records in line with professional standards and local record keeping policies.
13. To provide written and verbal reports as required at any stage in the treatment process in line with Occupational Therapy Clinical Governance Standards.
Indirect Clinical Duties:
1. To plan and co-ordinate the work of Occupational Therapy staff.
2. To participate constructively in multi-disciplinary team working, attending MDT meetings and clinical case discussions and providing specialist professional advice and recommendations.
3. To initiate and lead on projects to meet identified service needs.
4. To lead or participate in research where appropriate and contribute to the development of service policies.
5. To promote the roles and skills of Occupational Therapy to other professionals, students, clients and carers.
6. To identify any aspects of the service which can be improved and implement appropriate change in conjunction with the Head Occupational Therapist.
7. To participate and lead where appropriate in local service development and engagement events.
8. To contribute to the strategic development of specialist dementia provision as directed by the Head Occupational therapist.
Profession Specific Duties:
1. To assume line management responsibility for Occupational Therapy staff consistent with Trust HR and Performance processes as directed by the Head Occupational Therapist.
2. To provide professional supervision to Occupational Therapy staff and ensure that all Occupational Therapy staff receive appropriate supervision, have an annual appraisal and are compliant with mandatory training requirements.
3. To ensure that new Occupational Therapy staff are properly inducted.
4. To ensure that any Band 5 Occupational Therapist within their sphere of responsibility completes Preceptorship.
5. To attend Allied Health Professional meetings, including meetings of Band 7 Clinical Specialist staff from across the Trust to share innovation and best practice.
6. To attend and /or deliver training at OT/AHP CPD Forums, Trust AHP events and Clinical Conferences and other events at the University of Essex and other HEIs.
7. To attend appropriate training and maintain a continuing professional development portfolio.
8. To undertake annual appraisal and contribute constructively to the supervision process.
9. To represent the Occupational Therapy profession at service development forums.
10. To comply with policies and procedures for annual leave, sickness and time owing.
11. To complete daily diary sheets for statistical purposes.
12. To be responsible for the maintenance and safe use of Occupational Therapy equipment and materials for Occupational Therapy staff.
13. To assist the Head Occupational Therapist in the recruitment of Occupational Therapy and other clinical staff as required.
14. To provide professional leadership that will ensure the continuing development of high quality Occupational Therapy provision, underpinned by evidence based practice, and NICE and DoH guidance.
15. To contribute to the development of policies and procedures for Occupational Therapy.
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.
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