Specialist Occupational Therapist in Liverpool

To utilise developed specialist knowledge to provide the professional contribution within designated Occupational Therapy Services and to assist in the organisation, development, co- ordination and evaluation of the Occupational Therapy Service in conjunction with the Clinical Principle Occupational Therapist and relevant Team/Service Manager.

The post holder will contribute to an environment that works with local services to provide evidence based assessment and delivery of care, using relevant models of Occupational Therapy, and within the context of Effective Care Coordination.

They will continue with their own professional development and assist with that of other OT staff.

They will be required to have a flexible approach to working hours to ensure that the needs of their clients are met.

Duties and responsibilities

• Clinical Shared Team Work in a professional and collaborative manner with the multi-disciplinary team.
• Where required, to be involved in the multidisciplinary team duty system and undertake duty assessments, as necessary.
• Fulfil the care-coordinator role under ECC framework, including planning and coordinating Case Conferences/Reviews.
• Ensure intervention is provided in a range of settings suitable to meet the needs of clients.
• Provide information, education and support for family members, carers and other relevant professionals.
• Participate and promote positive intra-agency working.
• Participate in case load supervision to monitor the standards of service user care and ensure record keeping is in accordance with Professional and Trust standards.
• Participate in regular clinical supervision with Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist, as per Trust policy.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of integrated care pathways, including appropriate service user assessments/referrals and models of care.
• Contribute to client related developments and therapeutic interventions carried out by the whole team e. g. cognitive behavioural therapy, psycho-social interventions.
• Compile and maintain effective client records and record outcome measures in conjunction with clients and in accordance with Professional and Trust policies, procedures and standards.
• Participate in the induction, training or education of a variety of staff, students or volunteers attached to the team/service.

Clinical Occupational Therapy Specific

• Undertake occupational therapy assessments, addressing occupational performance and skill deficits in areas of self-care, productivity and leisure.
• Plan and implement individual and/or group interventions, using selected and graded activity to develop the clients skills in identified areas of deficit.
• Undertake occupational therapy assessments, addressing occupational performance and skill deficits in areas of self-care, productivity and leisure.
• Plan and implement individual and/or group interventions, using selected and graded activity to develop the clients skills in identified areas of deficit.

Managerial / Professional Leadership

• Assist in the organisation and planning of OT service delivery e. g. OT recruitment panels, ensuring OT staff/service cover.
• Provide professional advice as required, for performance management of OT staff e. g. competency monitoring.
• Participate in Serious Untoward Incident investigations/reviews as required.
• Deputise for the Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist, as required.
• Contribute to the writing and implementation of practice guidelines, policies and procedures, and use specialist knowledge to propose service changes.
• Contribute to staff participation in the formulation of new ideas/suggestions to improve service user care and service delivery.
• Ensure the principles of Clinical Governance are incorporated in service delivery by maintaining a High-quality service based on agreed clinical standards.
• Contribute to the strategic development of the OT services.
• Manage and prioritise designated occupational therapy referrals according to need, risk and service capacity.
• Provide specialist professional/clinical leadership to occupational therapists and support staff.
• Liaise with and develop effective working links with the wider multi-disciplinary team.
• Attend professional meetings as required.
• Maintain an effective supervision structure, and provide professional supervision for designated OT staff, addressing clinical, personal and professional issues.
• Assist in the induction of OT staff to the service.
• Participate in the performance monitoring of services in accordance with national and local targets.
• Provide statistical information on workforce and service user activity as required.
• Be responsible for the care, maintenance and monitoring of equipment used by clients and bring any defects or deficits to the attention of the appropriate authority.

E. g.

ADL equipment.

• Ensure requirements for health and safety and safe working practice are met through formal and regular risk assessments and communications as required.

E. g.

Cascade of HSA alerts.

• Assist in the maintenance and updating of the units equipment inventories and service schedules.
• Ensure regular servicing, maintenance, repair or replacement as required adhering to Health & Safety, COSHH and Medical Devices Agencyregulations.

This job description provides an outline of general activities and is not exhaustive.

It will be reviewed as the Trusts needs change, in consultation with the post holder19/06/2024 Please refer to both Band 6 and Band 5 job descriptions and person specifications for more details.

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