ROLE SUMMARY:
* This role reports to the Lead OT.
* The role of the Senior/ Specialist Occupational Therapist (OT) is to provide high quality holistic therapy to our clients throughout their journey alongside the inter-disciplinary team.
* To promote STEPS values whilst contributing to the vision and mission of the service.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
* To assess and provide OT assessment and intervention, addressing occupational performance in the areas of self-care, leisure and productivity.
* To deliver specialist OT assessment and intervention to clients within specialist clinical areas.
* To undertake the client key worker role within STEPS Rehabilitation.
* To involve clients and carers in the development and delivery of goals within the rehabilitation plan.
* To assess, implement and monitor individual client rehabilitation plans.
* Carry out community visits and home assessments to support a client’s transition from STEPS.
* Identify a range of specialist equipment to optimise functional independence, quality of life and manage risk.
* To complete required documentation including clinical notes and comprehensive reports within a timely manner.
* To ensure accurate recording and monitoring of relevant outcome measures.
* To apply manual handling principles as outlined by legislation and department procedures.
* To adhere to and carry out individual client risk assessments.
* In conjunction with the wider interdisciplinary team, to ensure personal care and nutritional needs of clients are met.
* To be flexible and able to offer support to other clinical areas as required.
* Provide supervision and support to junior OTs, assistants and students.
* To have an awareness of current evidence-based OT practice and research in relevant to the client group.
* To initiate and lead on service development projects in conjunction with the wider interdisciplinary team e.g., education, training, audits with support from Lead OT/ Head of Therapies.
* To identify service equipment needs and resources to the Lead OT/ Head of Therapy.
* To be compliant with the clinical governance requirements operating within STEPS procedures.
* To act upon and escalate issues as required following STEPS guidance and operating procedures.
* To adhere to the Royal College of OT code of ethics and professional conduct.
* This Job description is an outline which reflects the present requirements of the post and is not intended to be exhaustive list of duties.
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
* Registered with HCPC.
* Degree level qualification in Occupational Therapy.
* Evidence of continuing professional development including postgraduate courses / qualifications.
* Qualification / short courses in staff management / supervision.
Desirable
* Membership of Royal College of Occupational Therapists and a relevant specialist section group.
* Key trainer/train the trainer qualification.
* Leadership, mentorship or supervisory course.
* Clinical Educators Course.
* Assessment Method.
* Application Form / CPD Portfolio.
EXPERIENCE
Essential
* Minimum of 2 years clinical experience working in Neurological care or complex Trauma.
* SCI.
* Specialist rehabilitation experience in treating clients with motor, sensory, cognitive, perceptual, emotional and psychological problems.
* Knowledge in wheelchairs, seating and postural management.
* Managing own workload.
* Experience of supervising, supporting and delegating to OTs, assistants or students.
* Experience in assessing for equipment.
* Setting and reviewing client centered goals.
* Documented evidence of continuing professional development.
* IT experience including Microsoft Office packages.
* Experience of working within governance frameworks e.g. clinical systems, data management, complaints, reporting incidents.
Desirable
* Clinical experience in Neurological rehabilitation.
* Experience in spinal injuries.
* Experience in traumatic amputee rehab.
* Experience in Neurological handling skills.
* Casting and Splinting experience.
* Evidence of Post Grad level in specialism/Masters level study.
* Experience of working in a private medical setting.
* Experience of writing medico – legal reports.
* Experience of audit functions.
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