Children's Occupational Therapy Assistant Practitioner

To be able to work on a Tuesday

To work as part of the Occupational Therapy team, as an autonomous practitioner and understanding your role within the service

To undertake specific work independently, as identified by registered Occupational Therapy staff.

To accept patients referred by the Occupational Therapist and carry own caseload.

Work independently within the multidisciplinary team setting, reporting back patient progress and informing Therapists of any problems.

To appropriately conduct assessments, treatment and discharge planning for patients under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist

Typical caseloads have a mixture of children with physical and developmental needs, with conditions such as Cerebral Palsy and Autism.

Regular supervision will be provided. The post-holder will also be supported by the Team Lead OT for South Team and join other OT Assistant Practitioners at targeted training sessions as well as regular in-service training. The service is supportive of staff wishing to pursue apprenticeship training in Occupational Therapy.

To assess for standard equipment with guidance from the Occupational Therapist, adhering to relevant competencies.

To promote independence, health and well-being and safety in clinical or community settings.

Assist Occupational Therapy staff in activities related to non-direct patient contact: equipment maintenance, delivery and collection, clerical and administrative

Job Purpose: To work as part of the Occupational Therapy team, as an autonomous practitioner and understanding your role within the service.

Main Duties and Responsibilities To undertake specific work independently, as identified by registered Occupational Therapy staff.

To accept patients referred by the Occupational Therapist and carry own caseload.

Work independently within the multidisciplinary team setting, reporting back patient progress and informing Therapists of any problems.

To appropriately conduct assessments, treatment and discharge planning for patients under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist

To assess for standard equipment with guidance from the Occupational Therapist, adhering to relevant competencies.

To promote independence, health and well-being and safety in clinical or community settings.

Assist Occupational Therapy staff in activities related to non-direct patient contact: equipment maintenance, delivery and collection, clerical and administrative.

To plan, organise and prioritise own day-to-day tasks, meeting deadlines and within the time constraints as per service demands.

With support from the Occupational Therapist: plan, organise and implement tasks, activities and treatment programmes for delegated patients; specific to their needs collaborating appropriately and effectively alongside other professionals and the childs relevant family members/guardians.

There will be the frequent requirement for concentration where the work pattern is predictable with few competing demands for attention.

Communication Communicate in an open, transparent, and effective way to promote the well-being of patients and their families/carers.

To effectively demonstrate appropriate communication with the patient, their families/carers, school staff and other professionals (and maintaining confidentiality).

To understand that some information received will be complex and sensitive; demonstrate tact, reassurance, empathy when having these conversations.

To demonstrate understanding and knowledge that there may be barriers to communication due to understanding as well as language, therefore, to be able to use appropriate resources to ensure effective and appropriate communication is achieved.

Demonstrates the ability to make accurate verbal and written reports, summarising assessment and intervention outcomes for the child and family.

To support and motivate patients to improve and develop their functional skills and in-turn improve their health and well-being.

To liaise effectively with other healthcare professionals and external agencies.

To appropriately contribute within clinical meetings as well as operational team meetings.

Responsible for the safe use of equipment other than equipment which you personally use

To ensure that up to date written and electronic records and activity data are maintained in accordance with local policies.

Budgetary Responsibility No budgetary responsibilities

People ManagementAssists with the induction of new or less experienced staff (or agency staff), by demonstrating own role.

Provide support to less experienced staff.

Assist and be available to supervise the clinical activities of less experienced staff.

Actively participate in EEC appraisal review (PDR) process and In-service training.

Research & Development ActivityBe aware of and work withing Trust Policies and procedures (for example: infection and prevention policies / clinical governance framework).

Contribute to the ongoing development of the service, reviewing and maintaining up to date with knowledge of local policies and procedures.

To contribute to research projects / audits / surveys within the clinical specialty under the supervision of a registered health care professional

Clinical and Practice GovernanceMake accurate and timely records of delegated work undertaken and maintain monthly statistics required

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