Corporate Responsibilities Build safe working knowledge of all equipment used to provide safe patient care and participate in maintenance and training Supporting Clinical and Patient Excellence To work autonomously within departmental clinical teams to provide excellent Occupational therapy assessment and treatment to a diverse client group Manage a caseload independently on designated ward/s, supporting junior staff with their caseload management To increase and expand knowledge base and experience, clinically and non-clinically. To undertake a comprehensive assessment of patients including those with diverse or complex presentation/multiple pathologies/cognitive impairment/mental health problems; use advanced clinical reasoning skills and manual assessment techniques Assess patients functional abilities and make recommendations for equipment, adaptations, ongoing rehabilitation and care provision as appropriate and necessary for a safe discharge from the service Formulate and deliver a complete specialised Occupational Therapy treatment programme based on sound knowledge of evidence based practice and treatment options Ensure that all patients have a documented problem list and goals that the patient has been involved in creating Work to identified guidelines and eligibility criteria relating to the provision of home adaptations, equipment and wheelchairs to ensure equity of service to all patients Carry out assessments within patients homes as appropriate within departmental guidelines Represent the Therapy service and/or individual patients at multidisciplinary team meetings. This will include discussion of patient care, progress and involvement in discharge planning Support junior members of staff to develop the skills required affectively attend and contribute to MDT meetings and board rounds Use clinical reasoning to balance risk, safety, patient choice and eligibility for services To increase and expand knowledge base and experience, clinically and non-clinically Communicate effectively with patients, their families, carers, members of the multi-disciplinary team, Therapy colleagues and other agencies Provide support to patients and carers, sharing information to enable them to make informed decisions regarding Occupational Therapy recommendations and discharge arrangements Advise patients and carers, through demonstrating the safe use of equipment or other techniques to optimise the patients functional ability, safety and independence Liaise with health and social care professionals and other related statutory, private and voluntary organisations, providing verbal and written reports and referrals where appropriate, in accordance with data protection principles Respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of patients and contribute to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs Contribute to service development activities through participation in team meetings and service development sessions Propose changes to processes and procedures carried out within the Therapy Service to improve effectiveness and efficiency Exercise good personal time management, punctuality and consistent reliable attendance Submit accurate timesheets within set department timescales for additional hours worked In the absence of Therapy colleagues through planned or unplanned leave, work flexibly to meet the prioritised needs of the Therapy service both within the specific clinical areas and across all service areas Comply with departmental guidelines for the safe use, care and maintenance of equipment and stock To provide spontaneous and planned advice, teaching and instruction to relatives and carers when appropriate to promote understanding of the aims of therapy Delegate work tasks appropriately to junior Therapy staff and Administrative Support staff Support the training and education of other staff and students within the Therapy services. Where appropriate, take the lead in the induction of new staff. Maintain accurate and up to date records of clinical interventions, consistent with legal and organisational requirements Provide formal clinical reports for the multi-disciplinary team as required Collect, record and submit accurate clinical and personal statistical data in line with departmental requirements and guidelines Maintain and develop professional knowledge and skills to ensure fitness to practice as an Occupational Therapist, in line with HCPC standards Build an ongoing Continuing Professional Development portfolio, reflecting on and recording learning outcomes of development opportunities Demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate current Occupational Therapy research and apply this to practice in conjunction with the Therapy team Contribute to audit and research activity within the Therapy Service as appropriate Comply with the College of Occupational Therapists Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct, and the Health Professional Council Standards of Conduct, Performance & Ethics, national and Trust policy, protocols and guidelines People / Management Excellence Deputise for band 7 as necessary to ensure smooth running of service. Work alongside team leader to co-ordinate service provision. Support the probation process for new starters, but not to be a preceptor. Supporting Financial Excellence To make best use of NHS resources Professional Responsibilities, Quality Assurance and Monitoring To work within Trust Core Competencies and objectives, RCOT guidelines, HCPC standards and code of conduct and to have good working knowledge of national and local standards and policies Complete all work necessary to maintain registration and encourage others to do so. Monitor own and others quality and standard of practice Maintain and monitor standards on health and safety, consent, note keeping, clinical governance, continuous professional development on both a personal and professional level To supervise and teach students during clinical placements as required, but not to be a lead clinical educator.