Job description

Job responsibilities

Position: Occupational Therapist

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Reports to: Director of Clinical Services/Team Leader/ Senior Occupational Therapists

Responsible for: Senior Occupational Therapy Assistants, Technical Instructors, Occupational Therapy Assistants and students.

Summary of Purpose

To act as the named Occupational Therapist for identified patients, and work as an integral member of the MDT in delivering high quality Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions.

To support the MDT and Occupational Therapy team in all aspects ensuring high standards of care delivery and compliance.

To assist in motivating and supporting the Occupational therapy staff to achieve high quality care through innovative and evidence based practice.

To ensure that you uphold the reputation and professionalism of the team and the hospital.

Main Duties/Responsibilities

· Act as a Named Occupational therapist for identified patient(s)-ensuring all aspects of Care Planning are implemented and reviewed according to relevant protocols.

· Ensure all reports and risk assessments are concise accurate and clearly documented in line with the Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct (College of Occupational Therapists 2010) relevant, clearly identified and risk management plans are clear and consistent.

· Ensure that you make professional contributions to MDT decisions.

· Ensure that you complete and contribute to formal risk assessment documentation.

· Ensure that all standards of ward procedure are implemented to the highest standard.

· Assist the Team Leader, Senior Occupational therapists in ensuring that all Clinical documentation/procedures comply with all applicable legislation including report writing.

· Attend and take part in Ward Rounds, CPA’s and other meetings as required.

· Ensure correct procedures take place for the Admission and Discharge of Patients.

· Undertake formal and informal assessments in order to guide Occupational Therapy interventions, understanding and using current best practice.

· Ensure all mandatory training is undertaken, and take an active approach in engaging in internal and external opportunities to enhance and keep their continuing professional development (CPD) up to date.

· To provide supervision to junior staff.

· To communicate accurate and sensitive information to patients, staff, carers and external individuals using an appropriate and accessible medium, taking into consideration relevant factors such as background, culture, gender, age and any physical, sensory or learning difficulties, adopting an empathic approach at all times.

The role can be physically demanding and there is a requirement for all ward-based staff to be able to undertake physical intervention training; and to be able to utilise these skills post training.

Business

· Assist in ensure all relevant KPI’s/ CQUIN targets and Outcome measures are met.

· Be self aware and seek guidance where appropriate.

· Act as an ambassador for CPH.

Human Resources

· Act as a professional role model at all times.

· Maintain a professional portfolio and assist junior staff in maintenance of such documentation.

· Participate in Clinical/Managerial supervision taking responsibility for staff where appropriate.

· Take an active stance in the professional development and support of junior staff.

Health and Safety

· Ensure that you remain aware of, and attend Health and Safety updates and training.

· Assist in unit audits such as environmental, ligature, cleanliness and infection control are regularly reviewed and any actions carried out in a timely manner.

· Assists in the maintenance of physical security and safety through regular monitoring and checks.

· It is the post holders responsibility to take reasonable care for the Health, Safety and Welfare of him/herself and other employees in accordance with legislation and specific Policies and Procedures.

General

The above principle accountabilities are not exhaustive and may vary without changing the character of the job or level of responsibility.

The above duties will involve having access to information of a confidential nature. Adherence to the Data Protection Act (1998) and Caldicott principles must be maintained at all times.

Job responsibilities

Position: Occupational Therapist

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Reports to: Director of Clinical Services/Team Leader/ Senior Occupational Therapists

Responsible for: Senior Occupational Therapy Assistants, Technical Instructors, Occupational Therapy Assistants and students.

Summary of Purpose

To act as the named Occupational Therapist for identified patients, and work as an integral member of the MDT in delivering high quality Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions.

To support the MDT and Occupational Therapy team in all aspects ensuring high standards of care delivery and compliance.

To assist in motivating and supporting the Occupational therapy staff to achieve high quality care through innovative and evidence based practice.

To ensure that you uphold the reputation and professionalism of the team and the hospital.

Main Duties/Responsibilities

· Act as a Named Occupational therapist for identified patient(s)-ensuring all aspects of Care Planning are implemented and reviewed according to relevant protocols.

· Ensure all reports and risk assessments are concise accurate and clearly documented in line with the Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct (College of Occupational Therapists 2010) relevant, clearly identified and risk management plans are clear and consistent.

· Ensure that you make professional contributions to MDT decisions.

· Ensure that you complete and contribute to formal risk assessment documentation.

· Ensure that all standards of ward procedure are implemented to the highest standard.

· Assist the Team Leader, Senior Occupational therapists in ensuring that all Clinical documentation/procedures comply with all applicable legislation including report writing.

· Attend and take part in Ward Rounds, CPA’s and other meetings as required.

· Ensure correct procedures take place for the Admission and Discharge of Patients.

· Undertake formal and informal assessments in order to guide Occupational Therapy interventions, understanding and using current best practice.

· Ensure all mandatory training is undertaken, and take an active approach in engaging in internal and external opportunities to enhance and keep their continuing professional development (CPD) up to date.

· To provide supervision to junior staff.

· To communicate accurate and sensitive information to patients, staff, carers and external individuals using an appropriate and accessible medium, taking into consideration relevant factors such as background, culture, gender, age and any physical, sensory or learning difficulties, adopting an empathic approach at all times.

The role can be physically demanding and there is a requirement for all ward-based staff to be able to undertake physical intervention training; and to be able to utilise these skills post training.

Business

· Assist in ensure all relevant KPI’s/ CQUIN targets and Outcome measures are met.

· Be self aware and seek guidance where appropriate.

· Act as an ambassador for CPH.

Human Resources

· Act as a professional role model at all times.

· Maintain a professional portfolio and assist junior staff in maintenance of such documentation.

· Participate in Clinical/Managerial supervision taking responsibility for staff where appropriate.

· Take an active stance in the professional development and support of junior staff.

Health and Safety

· Ensure that you remain aware of, and attend Health and Safety updates and training.

· Assist in unit audits such as environmental, ligature, cleanliness and infection control are regularly reviewed and any actions carried out in a timely manner.

· Assists in the maintenance of physical security and safety through regular monitoring and checks.

· It is the post holders responsibility to take reasonable care for the Health, Safety and Welfare of him/herself and other employees in accordance with legislation and specific Policies and Procedures.

General

The above principle accountabilities are not exhaustive and may vary without changing the character of the job or level of responsibility.

The above duties will involve having access to information of a confidential nature. Adherence to the Data Protection Act (1998) and Caldicott principles must be maintained at all times.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered or due to register with the HCPC

Desirable

• Experience with Mental Illness, Personality Disorder or Autism

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered or due to register with the HCPC

Desirable

• Experience with Mental Illness, Personality Disorder or Autism

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Cheswold Park Hospital

Address

Cheswold Lane

Doncaster

South Yorkshire

DN5 8AR

Employer's website

https://www.cheswoldparkhospital.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)