Band 6 OT Acute and Community Rotation.

Job Summary

To manage a designated case load with complex needs using evidence based / client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate Maintain records which fulfil legal requirements To regularly supervise O.

T. students on practice placements To provide leadership for junior/support staff, through supervision and appraisal as delegated by a senior member of staff Participate in rotational scheme : Elderly , General Medicine, Stroke Unit, Surgery, Orthopaedics, Complex Neurological conditions (including major trauma) and Community Rehabilitation

• SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• 1 Clinical
• 1.1 To assess and treat a specific caseload of patients
• 1.2 To demonstrate a broad level of knowledge and understanding of clinical conditions.
• 1.3 To undertake individual initial screens to identify patient need including areas affectingfunctional ability, followed by agreed assessment plans.
• 1.4 To design / plan individual patient treatment programmes to implement oneself, or todelegate as appropriate
• 1.5 To assess and provide treatment for the functional level of patients with regard topersonal and domestic activities of daily living, to maximise independence.
• 1.6 To select and conduct standardised cognitive and perceptual testing with furtherassessment when needed.
• 1.7 To carry out an initial risk assessment where necessary and to monitor ongoing risk
• 1.8 To assess need and risk factors for hoist and wheelchair provision
• 1.9 To advise, recommend, make provision for the installation of appropriate aids andadaptations to the patients social and physical environment.
• 1.10 To carry out home visits, with or without the patient, to assess environmental risks andfunctional ability at home.
• 1.11 To carry out community visits to assess for and practise daily living skills as needed.
• 1.12 To identify and set client centred goals
• 1.13 To monitor and evaluate treatment, including the use of outcome measures, in order tomeasure progress and ensure effectiveness of the intervention
• 1.14 To participate in decisions regarding placements post discharge.
• 1.15 To undertake discharge planning / co-ordination of complex patients.
• 1.16 When working in the community and domiciliary settings, to work as a lone practitioner with telephone support from a senior Occupational Therapist, if required.
• 1.17 To refer on to appropriate agencies for the continuation of treatment, reassessment, monitoring and provision of further adaptations.
• 1.18 To participate in the weekend service.
• 2 Communication
• 2.1 To communicate effectively with patients and carers, O. T colleagues, multidisciplinary team members and other agencies
• 2.2 To participate in the multidisciplinary team meetings and case conferences.
• 2.3 To advise and educate patients and carers regarding aids / equipment and safety in the home and community
• 2.4 To participate in staff meetings and other meetings as directed by senior staff and the Lead O. T.
• 3 Documentation
• 3.1 To maintain up to date activity data and activity records in accordance with Professionaland Trust standards.
• 3.2 To promptly provide reports on home visits
• 3.3 To provide specific reports to other agencies as appropriate
• 4 Professional Ethics
• 4.1 To adhere to the COT Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct, and all other relevant policies and procedures.

These include maintaining confidentiality and respecting the patients dignity, privacy culture and wishes.

• 5 Leadership, Supervision and Appraisal
• 5.1 To participate in the individual performance review programme
• 5.2 To effectively use supervision and appraisal to reflect on own practice and performance.
• 5.3 To undertake the supervision and appraisal of junior/support staff as delegated by a senior member of staff
• 5.4 To delegate tasks to support staff as appropriate
• 5.5 To provide advice to junior/support staff on a day to day basis as required.
• 5.6 To deputise for the Senior I in his/her absence, taking responsibility for operational management of the team, allocating and organising the work of junior and assistant staff to meet service priorities on a daily basis.
• 6 Training Staff and Students
• 6.1 To participate in the planning and implementing of the induction, training and education of students and other staff in this setting.
• 6.2 To be responsible for the supervision and written assessment of O. T. students onpractice placement on a regular basis
• 6.3 To give presentations on specific chosen topics.
• 6.4 Responsibility for organising specific aspects of training within the department.
• 7 Service Development and Delivery
• 7.1 To work with other staff within the department to ensure that equipment is maintained and stock monitored.
• 7.2 To manage the caseload efficiently in order to achieve timely and safe dischargesofpatients from hospital.
• 7.3 To assist senior staff and the Lead O. T. / Inpatient Therapy Manager in implementingnew policies within the department.
• 7.4 To undertake specific departmental duties as requested by Senior staff or Lead O. T / Inpatient Therapy Manager
• 7.5 To work constructively with other senior OTs / Inpatient Therapy Manager on servicedevelopment issues, adapting practice and/or making recommendations for change asindicated.
• 8 Personal / Professional Development
• 8.1 To participate in internal and external training opportunities, including mandatory and statutory training, to meet identified objectives and demonstrate ongoing development.
• 8.2 To demonstrate an increasingly complex skills and knowledge base to establishcompetence and fitness to practise as a senior O. T.
• 8.3 To maintain a professional portfolio for CPD.
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