Band 5 Occupational Therapist inSalt Box Lane inSalt Box Lane PUBLISHED 7 DEC 2023
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Clinical
To undertake occupational therapy assessments for a designated caseload, addressing occupational performance and skill deficits, enabling the client in areas of self-maintenance, productivity and leisure.To work with clients to identify OT goals as part of the overall care planTo plan and implement individual and/or group interventions, in collaboration with the client, using graded activity to achieve therapeutic goals
- To monitor and evaluate treatment in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of the intervention
Communication
- To establish effective communication networks with users and carers, team members, OT colleagues and other agencies
- To participate or work as a member of the multidisciplinary team, contributing to decisions with regard to client care programmes
- To provide support and education to clients and carers regarding aspects of occupational therapy eg equipment fitting, rehab programmes
Documentation
- To ensure that up to date written and electronic records and activity data are maintained in accordance with Professional and Trust standards
Professional ethics
- To comply with the COT Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct and national and local policies and procedures
- To respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of clients and contribute to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs
Leadership supervision & appraisal
- To review and reflect on own practice and performance through effective use of professional and operational supervision and appraisal
Training staff & students
- To participate in the induction, training and education of students and other staff in this setting
Service development & delivery
- To participate in the planning, evaluation and audit of practice, clinical pathways and protocols within your area
- To participate in the delivery of the OT development plan
Professional development
- To apply acquired skills and knowledge of professional practice in order to develop fitness to practise as an OT
- To maintain a professional portfolio for CPD recording learning outcomes through participation in relevant development opportunities and achieve preceptorship
- To undertake any other duties, which may be allocated by the Occupational Therapy
- Clinical Lead within the general scope of the post and appropriate to the grade.
- To work flexibly which may include evenings and weekends.
- To maintain existing skills and develop/receive training in new skills as required to carry out the work of the Trust.
- The post holder should be comfortable in the use of computer technology, have basic keyboard skills and have the ability to use email.
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join the multidisciplinary team at G1 Ward (specialist dementia unit) as a full-time permanent (37.5 hours per week) Band 5 Occupational Therapist. We are supportive of flexible working patterns.
We are looking forward to hearing from newly qualified Occupational Therapists or existing band 5 Occupational Therapists who have an interest in further developing their clinical expertise within older adults mental health services. As a member of the Multi-Disciplinary Team you will undertake occupational assessments, formulations and care planning. You will deliver interventions on a 1 to 1 and group basis to achieve therapeutic goals which are appropriate to individual's needs. There is also opportunity to be involved in service development work on the ward including falls prevention, safe wards and carer support.
You will be provided with regular supervision from the band 6 Occupational Therapist. Newly qualified occupational therapists will be supported with preceptorship. CPD opportunities are available to enhance your professional development.
- To provide an occupational therapy service to a defined caseload ofinpatients using evidence based/client centred principles to assess,plan, implement and evaluate interventions in hospital, communitysettings and on home visits
- To maintain clinical records
- To develop skills and knowledge through participation in preceptorshipand PDR
- To support with the learning of Occupational Therapy students onpractice placement
- With support to participate in the development and evaluation ofOccupational Therapy Service on the ward
Clinical
To undertake occupational therapy assessments for a designated caseload, addressing occupational performance and skill deficits, enabling the client in areas of self-maintenance, productivity and leisure.To work with clients to identify OT goals as part of the overall care planTo plan and implement individual and/or group interventions, in collaboration with the client, using graded activity to achieve therapeutic goals
- To monitor and evaluate treatment in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of the intervention
Communication
- To establish effective communication networks with users and carers, team members, OT colleagues and other agencies
- To participate or work as a member of the multidisciplinary team, contributing to decisions with regard to client care programmes
- To provide support and education to clients and carers regarding aspects of occupational therapy eg equipment fitting, rehab programmes
Documentation
- To ensure that up to date written and electronic records and activity data are maintained in accordance with Professional and Trust standards
Professional ethics
- To comply with the COT Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct and national and local policies and procedures
- To respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of clients and contribute to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs
Leadership supervision & appraisal
- To review and reflect on own practice and performance through effective use of professional and operational supervision and appraisal
Training staff & students
- To participate in the induction, training and education of students and other staff in this setting
Service development & delivery
- To participate in the planning, evaluation and audit of practice, clinical pathways and protocols within your area
- To participate in the delivery of the OT development plan
Professional development
- To apply acquired skills and knowledge of professional practice in order to develop fitness to practise as an OT
- To maintain a professional portfolio for CPD recording learning outcomes through participation in relevant development opportunities and achieve preceptorship
- To undertake any other duties, which may be allocated by the Occupational Therapy
- Clinical Lead within the general scope of the post and appropriate to the grade.
- To work flexibly which may include evenings and weekends.
- To maintain existing skills and develop/receive training in new skills as required to carry out the work of the Trust.
- The post holder should be comfortable in the use of computer technology, have basic keyboard skills and have the ability to use email.
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join the multidisciplinary team at G1 Ward (specialist dementia unit) as a full-time permanent (37.5 hours per week) Band 5 Occupational Therapist. We are supportive of flexible working patterns.
We are looking forward to hearing from newly qualified Occupational Therapists or existing band 5 Occupational Therapists who have an interest in further developing their clinical expertise within older adults mental health services. As a member of the Multi-Disciplinary Team you will undertake occupational assessments, formulations and care planning. You will deliver interventions on a 1 to 1 and group basis to achieve therapeutic goals which are appropriate to individual's needs. There is also opportunity to be involved in service development work on the ward including falls prevention, safe wards and carer support.
You will be provided with regular supervision from the band 6 Occupational Therapist. Newly qualified occupational therapists will be supported with preceptorship. CPD opportunities are available to enhance your professional development.
- To provide an occupational therapy service to a defined caseload ofinpatients using evidence based/client centred principles to assess,plan, implement and evaluate interventions in hospital, communitysettings and on home visits
- To maintain clinical records
- To develop skills and knowledge through participation in preceptorshipand PDR
- To support with the learning of Occupational Therapy students onpractice placement
- With support to participate in the development and evaluation ofOccupational Therapy Service on the ward
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