Band 6 Occupational Therapist - Inpatient Unit

• Undertaking comprehensive occupational therapy assessments of community inpatients.
• Demonstrating sound clinical reasoning skills and having good communication skills. Applicants should also have a positive, enthusiastic approach to working in a community setting.
• Working within the integrated team to facilitate early discharge from hospital.
• Working with all health care professionals, and statutory and non-statutory agencies to provide a seamless integrated service to our service users
• Providing advice, support and supervision to collegues and students.

• Undertake comprehensive occupational therapy assessments of patients including those with a complex presentation, using investigative, analytical and clinical reasoning skills, and formulate a graded treatment plan.
• Formulate and execute individualised occupational therapy treatment plans of patients including those with complex presentation, in collaboration with the integrated team, other agencies and the patient, utilising a wide range of treatment skills.
• To provide assessment of functional ability and safety of patients in the community, to identify care, equipment, adaptation and therapy needs.
• Assess & plan treatment including teaching patients to utilise techniques & equipment to maximise their functional ability.
• Be aware of Assistive Technology and make referrals for this as required.
• Assess patients holistic needs, communicating complex and sensitive information to patients and carers as to their assessment, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment plan.
• To communicate effectively with patients and carers to maximise rehabilitation and treatment potential, and to aid motivation and understanding throughout the treatment process.
• Where there are barriers to understanding, such as hearing impairment, mental capacity impairment and other difficulties in comprehension, explanations require adjustments in order to gain understanding, consent and concordance.
• Be required to use tact and persuasive skills in order to gain the patients co-operation in their treatment plan.
• Liaise with GPs, Social Services, inpatient teams, other allied health care professionals and the voluntary sector to ensure identified needs are met and care co-ordinated appropriately
• To participate in multi-disciplinary/multi-agency meetings as appropriate, e.g. Gold Standard Framework.
• Be responsible for ensuring workload for self and others is planned and prioritised according to service targets and needs.
• Ensure patient held records are completed for each visit, and that SystmOne inputting is completed on a daily basis.
• Plan and organise specialist services within the integrated team.
• Demonstrate dexterity and co-ordination when using specialist equipment and fine tools, manual and mobilising skills.
• Order equipment and supplies via electronic ordering systems for use within the team.
• Be aware of budget and ensure all effort is made to work within this.
• Ensure informed consent is obtained prior to initiating interventions.
• Will be exposed to bodily fluids, infected material, blood products on a daily basis, therefore must utilise universal precautions and adhere to infection control policies.

• To provide clinical supervision to other team members and participate in meetings for own clinical supervision as per Trust policy
• Comment on draft policies.
• To assist with the induction of new staff and students and act as Clinical Educator where appropriate.
• Act as a role model giving guidance and support to other staff and students.
• Support all team members within the team, respecting them, their roles and contributions.
• To be responsible for the safe use of equipment and supplies.
• To make own travel arrangements to patients home, base, meetings and training as required.
• Ensure effective and efficient use of all team/ward resources.
• Provide leadership to all members of the team, promoting effective team work.
• Be aware of the budget and ensure all efforts are made to work within this.
• Contribute to the requisitioning of supplies and equipment via the electronic ordering systems used within the teams.
• Be accountable for work delegated to others.
• Participate in problem solving related to work organisation.
• Maintain a positive approach to achievement within the team.
• Undertake personal development plans for more junior members of staff.
• Ensure absence reporting is undertaken as determined by Line Manager and Trust Policy.

• Ensure clinical records are kept confidential as per Trust policy and that computer security is followed.
• Ensure Information Governance training is updated annually.
• Ensure all information is shared on need to know basis only and report any breaches appropriately to Line Manager.
• Ensure that all patient care is documented accurately, legibly and that information systems are maintained in a timely manner.

• Ensure all Mandatory Training is up to date.
• Maintain own continuous professional development.
• Remain accountable for own professional actions in line with professional bodies guidelines.
• Provide mentorship for students undertaking pre/post registration courses.
• Mentor existing staff and provide training in specialist area, as appropriate.
• Demonstrate own duties to students, new staff and/or less experienced staff as required.
• Participate in personal development review process.

• Be required to undertake risk assessments and act upon them appropriately.
• Report all incidents and risks in line with Trust policies.

Essential

• Evidence of working as an Occupational Therapist at Band 5 (or equivalent) level
• Good observational and reporting skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Accurate data recording
• Work flexibly to accommodate patient/service needs
• Demonstrate proficient IT and standard keyboard skills

Essential

• Demonstrate tact and diplomacy
• Ability to work independently and use own initiative
• Ability to manage stressful situations
• Promotes a positive team environment
• Able to communicate effectively in written and verbal English Language

Essential

• Able to identify with the Trust's commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults
• Professional appearance
• Be able to kneel, bend & stoop, and work in cramped environments.
• Able to manoeuvre limbs of around 5-6 kg
• Reliability
• Must have a full UK driving license and have access to a vehicle
• Able to manoeuvre patients using handling aids