Occupational Therapist

• Plan, organise and implement appropriate treatment programs.
• Complete and record risk assessment appropriately and act upon this.
• Implement treatment within local guidelines, Royal College of Occupational Therapy standards and clinical governance.
• Plan and implement individual and/or group interventions, in collaboration with clients and carers, using graded activity to achieve therapeutic goals.
• Reflect on treatment provided and adapt treatment accordingly.
• To advise clients and carers on specific aids, equipment and adaptations and recommend provisions.
• To communicate complex information to patients who may have barriers to understanding.
• To respect the individuality, values, culture and religious diversity of clients and contribute to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs.
• To make appropriate clinical observations and keep accurate records of assessments and interventions in accordance with local and national guidelines.
• To compile clear assessment reports and recommendations for future care, for the multi-disciplinary team and other external agencies.
• To actively contribute and coordinate multi-disciplinary working, including client related meetings e.g. case conference.
• To work as an autonomous practitioner and display appropriate problem solving, analytical and judgement skills.
• To comply with all relevant trust policies, procedures and guidelines, including those relating to equal opportunities, health and safety and confidentiality of information

• To assist in developing services and standards according to the Occupational Therapy objectives.
• To supervise and provide support for unqualified staff as instructed by the Senior Occupational Therapist.
• To participate in the planning, evaluation and audit of practise, outcome measures, clinical pathways and protocols.
• To contribute to the hospitals clinical governance arrangements and quality agenda.
• To be responsible for maintaining stock and advising on resources to carry out the job efficiently.
• To be aware of the Health and Safety Act and your own responsibility to maintain a healthy and safe working environment

• To have access to supervision to identify own training and development needs.
• To provide support and education to service users and staff regarding aspects of Occupational Therapy.
• To review and reflect on own practise and performance through effective use of professional and operational supervision appraisal.
• To participate in the induction, training and education of students and other staff members.
• To demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate current research and apply this to practise.
• To maintain a professional portfolio for CPD, recording learning outcomes through participation in internal and external development opportunities.

• You have a general duty of care for the health, safety and well-being of yourself, work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post.
• To observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of Kings College Hospital NHS Trust together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations.
• To observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff.
• To be responsible, with management support, for your personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues.
• This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time and this description will be subject to review in consultation with the post holder.

• The post holder has a general duty of care for their own health, safety and wellbeing and that of work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post.
• To observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations.
• We want to be an organisation where everyone shares a commitment to delivering the very best care and feels like their contribution is valuable and valued.
• At Kings we are a kind, respectful team:

• To observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff.
• To be responsible, with management support, for their own personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues
• This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time and this description will be subject to review in consultation with the post holder.
• All employees must hold an 'nhs.net' email account which will be the Trust's formal route for email communication.
• Everyone is responsible for promoting inclusion no matter their role or team. At Kings, we want to create an environment where everyone feels valued, respected and welcome.

• Attending mandatory training on safeguarding children and adult.
• Familiarising themselves with the Trust's processes for reporting concerns.
• Reporting any safeguarding child or adult concerns appropriately.

Essential

• Dip RCOT or Degree State Registration.
• HCPC registration.

Desirable

• Member of BAOT.
• Member of a special interest group.

Essential

• Ability to think logically.
• Able to prioritise workload.
• Communicate with others in the multidisciplinary teams.
• Able to write concise and accurate reports.

Desirable

• Able to present information to small and large groups.

Essential

• Ability to cope with stress.
• Good time management skills.
• Physically fit and able to undertake manual handling tasks Have a flexible approach to working and able to undertake weekend working as required.

Desirable

• Demonstrate and good understanding of the nature of illness and models of treatment and how these impact on the patient.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the systems within departments for the management of patient assessment and treatment.