Specialist Occupational Therapist inStockton-on-tees inStockton-on-tees PUBLISHED 9 DEC 2023
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The post holder has lead responsibility in delivering the following result areas
No Key Result Area
1 Specialist Clinical Practice:
1.1 Maintain specialist clinical skills and provide expert advice to the TAPS in relation to identified specialism
1.2 To organise and prioritise own workload and to monitor those you clinically supervise within a defined area
1.3 To independently screen, prioritise and plan interventions for routine and urgent referrals received within the specialist area
1.4 To use sound clinical judgements to prioritise patients within a demanding and unpredictable environment ensuring effective use of resources. To assist staff under your supervision to prioritise their caseloads and advise them on appropriate interventions in response to urgent/and or complex cases on a daily basis
1.5 To undertake holistic and comprehensive specialist assessments of patients including those with diverse or complex presentations/multi pathologies that change across the caseload. To utilise analytical and clinical reasoning skills and manual assessment techniques to provide accurate diagnosis of their condition, these skills may be advanced; interpret facts and select the appropriate treatment and implement rehabilitation programmes
Manage crisis intervention within the community when role demands
1.6 To assess capacity, gain valid informed consent and have the ability to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment
1.7 To maintain timely documentation of clinical records and audit the documentation of supervisees, ensuring compliance with standards set down by the Trust, HCPC and relevant professional bodies
1.8 Establish and maintain empathetic relationships with patients and carers in order to reassure, support and engage their involvement and co-operation in the rehabilitation process and enable the giving and receiving of sensitive, often highly emotional information.
1.9 To effectively communicate complex and often highly sensitive and emotional information regarding diagnosis, rehabilitation aims and expected outcomes of treatment to patients and carers in a manner they will understand. This will involve using a range of verbal, written and demonstration techniques to overcome any barriers to understanding caused by physical disability (e.g., stroke) sensory impairment (e.g., deafness), cognitive impairment (e.g., confusion) or emotional factors
2 Leader of Clinical Practice:
2.1 To communicate effectively with patients and carers to maximise rehabilitation potential and to ensure understanding of their condition
2.2 To liaise with, refer to and advise the multidisciplinary team and other professionals in regard to the management and discharge of patients in your care.
To take delegated responsibility from more senior therapist in managing patients with particular conditions and be responsible for providing comprehensive Occupational Therapy assessment and treatment for patients with these conditions in a designated specialism
2.3 To take delegated responsibility from more senior therapist in managing patients with particular conditions and be responsible for providing comprehensive therapy assessment and treatment for patients with these conditions in a designated specialism
2.4 To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of your work, including management of patients in your care
2.5 To communicate effectively and work collaboratively with medical, nursing and therapy colleagues to ensure delivery of a co-ordinated multi-disciplinary service
2.6 To participate in the clinical governance procedures including the prompt recording and reporting of incidents, equipment defects and first line management of informal complaints
2.7 To deputise for the Band 7 clinical lead therapist in terms of operational issues when asked to do so
3 Manager of Resources:
3.1 Plans and implements a team profile and participates in the recruitment, selection, induction and retention of staff. Ensure that appropriate skill mix is maintained and skills are developed effectively in line with the changing patient/client needs.
3.2 Appraise and develop clinical activities within the team through monitoring and reviewing both individual and team performance, addressing performance capability issues where necessary.
3.3 To contribute towards the provision of flexible and timely services
3.4 To formally supervise lesser experienced staff, and assistants to whom you allocate clinical and non-clinical tasks ensuring their input is within the remit of their role and competencies, and to be responsible for the safe use of equipment as used by self, assistants and students.
3.5 To be actively involved in the collection of appropriate data and statistics for the use of the department
4 Professional Development
4.1 To be responsible for your own Continuous Professional Development evidenced by attendance at relevant courses (in-service and external), achievement of appraisal objectives and maintenance of a professional portfolio, which includes reflective practice
To participate in the staff appraisal scheme and Personal Development Plan as both appraiser and appraisee
4.2 To be an active member of the in-service training programme, including attendance and participation in the provision of training to staff; attendance at training sessions in house, external courses, and practising reflective practice
To undertake the measurement and evaluation of your work and current practices through the use of evidence based practice projects, audit, research and outcome measures, either individually or with colleagues, clinical lead or manager
4.3 To participate in clinical supervision.
4.4 To contribute in identifying own development needs on an annual basis in line with the Trusts appraisal scheme.
4.5 To develop a self awareness of interpersonal skills in relation to cultural values and beliefs of others.
4.6 To maintain own registration with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) and adhere to codes of conduct as set by the HCPC and relevant professional body.
The Community Stroke Rehabilitation are looking for a qualified Occupational Therapist with experience in stroke rehabilitation to join a successful team.
The post is based at either of our two bases: Chester le Street Hospital or Sedgefield Community Hospital, treating patients in and around the Durham Dales, and North Durham area. The successful candidate will work alongside Physiotherapists, Speech and Language Therapists and skilled associates to deliver innovative, evidence-based stroke rehabilitation in patients own homes and out-patient settings to optimise recovery.
This is a full time permanent post Monday to Friday .
The role is diverse and challenging and we are looking for someone to join our friendly team and to meet the needs of patients and bring ideas to the service regarding service delivery and development. This is an exciting opportunity for a candidate to apply their skills in a flexible, innovative manner and to create solutions to offer our patients an optimal rehabilitation journey.
We would welcome an informal chat or visit from any interested candidates.
If you feel you have the right skills and knowledge then we would welcome an application.
The succesful candidate will be expected to deliver high quality rehabilitation to stroke survivors throughout North Durham as part of a multi- displinary team:
-Assessing and reviewing complex stroke survivors
-Manage own diary and caseload of patients and contributing to the MDT
-Own individual responsibilities and share team objectives
-Lead or contribute to creating improvement, transformation and innovation of services
-Contribute to creating a work environment that is marked by pride, enthusiasm and collaboration
-Manage and/or contribute to financial performance and target delivery
-Lead by action and inspire others acting as role model, demonstrating the leadership behaviours and values identified by CDDFT
-Communicate positively and effectively
-Actively give and receive feedback in a constructive manner
-Be adaptable, work with integrity and be trustworthy
-Show constancy, courage and resolve in the pursuit of the vision and aims of CDDFT
-Actively contribute to improving the health and well being of the population that is served
The post holder has lead responsibility in delivering the following result areas
No Key Result Area
1 Specialist Clinical Practice:
1.1 Maintain specialist clinical skills and provide expert advice to the TAPS in relation to identified specialism
1.2 To organise and prioritise own workload and to monitor those you clinically supervise within a defined area
1.3 To independently screen, prioritise and plan interventions for routine and urgent referrals received within the specialist area
1.4 To use sound clinical judgements to prioritise patients within a demanding and unpredictable environment ensuring effective use of resources. To assist staff under your supervision to prioritise their caseloads and advise them on appropriate interventions in response to urgent/and or complex cases on a daily basis
1.5 To undertake holistic and comprehensive specialist assessments of patients including those with diverse or complex presentations/multi pathologies that change across the caseload. To utilise analytical and clinical reasoning skills and manual assessment techniques to provide accurate diagnosis of their condition, these skills may be advanced; interpret facts and select the appropriate treatment and implement rehabilitation programmes
Manage crisis intervention within the community when role demands
1.6 To assess capacity, gain valid informed consent and have the ability to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment
1.7 To maintain timely documentation of clinical records and audit the documentation of supervisees, ensuring compliance with standards set down by the Trust, HCPC and relevant professional bodies
1.8 Establish and maintain empathetic relationships with patients and carers in order to reassure, support and engage their involvement and co-operation in the rehabilitation process and enable the giving and receiving of sensitive, often highly emotional information.
1.9 To effectively communicate complex and often highly sensitive and emotional information regarding diagnosis, rehabilitation aims and expected outcomes of treatment to patients and carers in a manner they will understand. This will involve using a range of verbal, written and demonstration techniques to overcome any barriers to understanding caused by physical disability (e.g., stroke) sensory impairment (e.g., deafness), cognitive impairment (e.g., confusion) or emotional factors
2 Leader of Clinical Practice:
2.1 To communicate effectively with patients and carers to maximise rehabilitation potential and to ensure understanding of their condition
2.2 To liaise with, refer to and advise the multidisciplinary team and other professionals in regard to the management and discharge of patients in your care.
To take delegated responsibility from more senior therapist in managing patients with particular conditions and be responsible for providing comprehensive Occupational Therapy assessment and treatment for patients with these conditions in a designated specialism
2.3 To take delegated responsibility from more senior therapist in managing patients with particular conditions and be responsible for providing comprehensive therapy assessment and treatment for patients with these conditions in a designated specialism
2.4 To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of your work, including management of patients in your care
2.5 To communicate effectively and work collaboratively with medical, nursing and therapy colleagues to ensure delivery of a co-ordinated multi-disciplinary service
2.6 To participate in the clinical governance procedures including the prompt recording and reporting of incidents, equipment defects and first line management of informal complaints
2.7 To deputise for the Band 7 clinical lead therapist in terms of operational issues when asked to do so
3 Manager of Resources:
3.1 Plans and implements a team profile and participates in the recruitment, selection, induction and retention of staff. Ensure that appropriate skill mix is maintained and skills are developed effectively in line with the changing patient/client needs.
3.2 Appraise and develop clinical activities within the team through monitoring and reviewing both individual and team performance, addressing performance capability issues where necessary.
3.3 To contribute towards the provision of flexible and timely services
3.4 To formally supervise lesser experienced staff, and assistants to whom you allocate clinical and non-clinical tasks ensuring their input is within the remit of their role and competencies, and to be responsible for the safe use of equipment as used by self, assistants and students.
3.5 To be actively involved in the collection of appropriate data and statistics for the use of the department
4 Professional Development
4.1 To be responsible for your own Continuous Professional Development evidenced by attendance at relevant courses (in-service and external), achievement of appraisal objectives and maintenance of a professional portfolio, which includes reflective practice
To participate in the staff appraisal scheme and Personal Development Plan as both appraiser and appraisee
4.2 To be an active member of the in-service training programme, including attendance and participation in the provision of training to staff; attendance at training sessions in house, external courses, and practising reflective practice
To undertake the measurement and evaluation of your work and current practices through the use of evidence based practice projects, audit, research and outcome measures, either individually or with colleagues, clinical lead or manager
4.3 To participate in clinical supervision.
4.4 To contribute in identifying own development needs on an annual basis in line with the Trusts appraisal scheme.
4.5 To develop a self awareness of interpersonal skills in relation to cultural values and beliefs of others.
4.6 To maintain own registration with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) and adhere to codes of conduct as set by the HCPC and relevant professional body.
The Community Stroke Rehabilitation are looking for a qualified Occupational Therapist with experience in stroke rehabilitation to join a successful team.
The post is based at either of our two bases: Chester le Street Hospital or Sedgefield Community Hospital, treating patients in and around the Durham Dales, and North Durham area. The successful candidate will work alongside Physiotherapists, Speech and Language Therapists and skilled associates to deliver innovative, evidence-based stroke rehabilitation in patients own homes and out-patient settings to optimise recovery.
This is a full time permanent post Monday to Friday .
The role is diverse and challenging and we are looking for someone to join our friendly team and to meet the needs of patients and bring ideas to the service regarding service delivery and development. This is an exciting opportunity for a candidate to apply their skills in a flexible, innovative manner and to create solutions to offer our patients an optimal rehabilitation journey.
We would welcome an informal chat or visit from any interested candidates.
If you feel you have the right skills and knowledge then we would welcome an application.
The succesful candidate will be expected to deliver high quality rehabilitation to stroke survivors throughout North Durham as part of a multi- displinary team:
-Assessing and reviewing complex stroke survivors
-Manage own diary and caseload of patients and contributing to the MDT
-Own individual responsibilities and share team objectives
-Lead or contribute to creating improvement, transformation and innovation of services
-Contribute to creating a work environment that is marked by pride, enthusiasm and collaboration
-Manage and/or contribute to financial performance and target delivery
-Lead by action and inspire others acting as role model, demonstrating the leadership behaviours and values identified by CDDFT
-Communicate positively and effectively
-Actively give and receive feedback in a constructive manner
-Be adaptable, work with integrity and be trustworthy
-Show constancy, courage and resolve in the pursuit of the vision and aims of CDDFT
-Actively contribute to improving the health and well being of the population that is served
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