RESPONSIBLE FOR Supporting rehabilitation assistant, HCAs and volunteers OVERALL PURPOSE The postholder will work as part of the Living Well Services team based atTrinity Hospice to provide a high quality, innovative Occupational Therapy service forpatients with palliative care needs. You will work autonomously as an advocate of the rehabilitative approach to care todeliver high quality Specialist Occupational Therapy interventions, managing a caseload ofpatients with a wide range of life-limiting conditions to mutually agree goals, monitor, evaluate and modify treatment using appropriate outcome measures to progressand ensure effectiveness of interventions. You will also provide support and advice for patients families, friends and carers asappropriate and within your scope of practice whilst adhering to HCPC and the RoyalCollege of Occupational Therapy standards. As well as outpatient, group, patient homes and community based work, there will be in reach to the adult inpatient unit to support rehabilitation and discharge planning for hospicepatients and involvement in supporting the wider Trinity strategic development of services. Main Duties of post Clinical To work within a rehabilitation model to ensure people living with a cancer or other progressive life limiting illness have access to self-management programmes enabling them to reach their physical, psychological, social and vocational potential consistent with their limitations, desires and life plans. To deliver a service that is flexible and designed in response to patient needs, within varying locations including The Living Well Centre, Trinity In-patient unit, patients own home and community settings. To provide expert holistic assessment and therapeutic interventions to improve the symptoms, quality of life and independence of patients and carers. To plan the development and evaluation of new Occupational Therapy initiatives for both inpatient and outpatient services, working collaboratively with other professionals as appropriate. To provide continuity of care through comprehensive, accurate recording and verbal handover to the multi-professional team within the Hospice and/or community. To provide expert advice, guidance and information to health and social care professionals, carers, relatives and other non-professionals. To undertake specialist Occupational Therapy practice to a high professional standard, using specialist knowledge and skills from theoretical and practical experience. To develop and enhance personal and the teams clinical practice relating to the model of rehabilitation which supports self-management for carers and patients. To include the implementation of specific changes to practice and contribute to service protocols/development and future programmes. To demonstrate continuous evaluation of own practice and make changes where appropriate. To take personal responsibility for own learning and development through clinical supervision, CPD and appraisal. To be an active member of MDT contributing to the presentation and decision making of the patients care planning. Acting as patient advocate and representing AHP and OT professional views. To be able to communicate effectively with the immediate team and outside agencies, ensuring continuity of care is maintained across the different care settings. To lead on the education and teaching of both patients and carers in all aspects of health care. To develop new skills in response to emerging knowledge and techniques. To work across professional boundaries using creative reasoning and problem solving. To maintain succinct clear records as an autonomous practitioner and record statistics as requested. To have the highest regard for the principles of confidentiality and the importance of patient consent. Leadership and Service Development Act as a role model to non-specialist OTs and other professionals interfacing with the patients along their pathway, demonstrating high standards of care and clinical leadership. To provide specialist education and training to other professionals involved in patient care and clinical leadership. To initiate and manage change within a complex environment. To influence the development of others through education and training. To promote patient and public experience feedback to inform and drive innovation and change. To participate in the development, management and promotion of the service ensuring the delivery of high quality, cost-effective care. To promote the philosophy of person-centred care, co-creating care with people affected by their palliative diagnosis and encouraging self-management. To champion the implementation and adherence to relevant clinical guidelines. Demonstrate skills in conflict resolution and competent negotiation skills when dealing with difficult or challenging situations. Actively support the recruitment, training and supervision of the volunteer team for the rehabilitation service in collaboration with the Volunteer Co-Ordinator General Responsibilities Maintain professional registration in line with HCPC requirements Be responsible for own learning needs Act in accordance with Trinity Hospices value and behaviours Be a role model to staff and students, promoting a positive learning culture