Occupational Therapist - #JBD8502

Occupational Therapist — London — 37.5hrs per week — £35,000.

Line Management of: Therapy Assistants. Reports to: Head of Therapy.

Job Overview:

Take the lead role in the delivery of occupational therapy. To provide clinically effective, person-centred and evidence-based occupational therapy assessment and intervention. To promote an enablement culture and approach to care within the British home.

Working Hours: Days over a 7-day period, as agreed with the manager.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver complex service activities and manage caseloads to ensure intended outcomes are delivered within agreed service standards.
• Responsible for providing comprehensive assessment, treatment and evaluation for all patients screened for referral, including those with complex and highly complex presentations, in a timely manner.
• Work closely with the multidisciplinary team as part of the team, in the planning and carrying out of treatment.
• Attend and participate in case conferences and ward meetings appropriate to the clinical setting.
• Prioritise day-to-day management of own caseload, delegating activities to the therapists as appropriate.
• Assess for and provide aids and adaptive equipment to increase or enable independent function, teaching compensatory techniques as required.
• Responsible for providing information and instruction for the safe use of the items provided.

Working with Others:

• Support the Head with aspects of team management.
• Work in cooperation with members of the multi-disciplinary teams to maximise opportunities for people in the service.

Leading by Example:

• Contribute to the day-to-day coordination of the physiotherapy service and have responsibility for the management and delivery of a physiotherapy service to a neurological caseload.
• Be aware of funding arrangements for all residents.

Personal Responsibilities:

• Attend statutory training and any other training as directed by the management.
• Maintain own HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist and for continued professional development to meet the requirements of Clinical Governance.
• Keep up to date with national and local guidance policies including new legislation pertinent to OT.

General:

• Be responsible for the safe use of equipment used in carrying out therapy duties and report any hazards or defects for repair through the appropriate channels.
• Maintain good relationships with other multi-professional visiting the home.
• Experience of working with a range of partner organisations.
• Knowledge of the enabling approach to support people to meet their full potential.
• Evidence of continuous professional development.
• Comply with all statutory requirements and legislation i.e. Health & Safety, COSHH, Moving and Handling, Fire Safety, Environmental Health etc.

This job description is not exhaustive and you may be required to undertake other duties commensurate with your position at the request of the Director of Care or person in charge of the home.

It is a condition of employment that this post is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check.

Values-Based Personal Qualities:

• Individual: Involve residents, families, external agencies and colleagues. Speak up when things go wrong.
• Rehabilitation: Understand person-centred care and can demonstrate treating people as individuals and respecting choices. Promoting independence and encouraging appropriate risk-taking.
• Integrity, Diversity, Openness and Honesty: Ensuring no one is discriminated or excluded. Understand human rights and impact on care delivery. Facilitating people to speak up about concerns and acting upon them.
• Talent & Energy: Striving for quality in everything we do, recognising and understanding what quality in care means for people using this service. Being open to criticism and opportunities for learning and identifying the limits of skill and knowledge.
• Heart of their Care: Treating people with kindness. Understanding the importance of empathy in all areas of employment. Understanding the values of others and always providing a caring service.
• Highest Standards: Focus on how things could be done better and sharing ideas. Understanding wellbeing and what is important to people using this service. Improving outcomes for people and ensuring appropriate services are provided.

This job description is to be read in conjunction with organisational policies and is not exhaustive.