Occupational Therapist

1. To

provide Occupational Therapy equipment assessments for disabled children, young

people and adults identifying current needs and future requirements and provide

relevant information.

2. To provide advice

and information about appropriate equipment for the families of disabled

children, adults, professionals, carers and volunteers so they can make an

informed choice about their needs.

3. To manage own caseload and

work as an autonomous practitioner carrying out Occupational

Therapy assessments.

4. To

be responsible for leading on and delivering Occupational Therapy Assessments at

outreach centres across the region, including powered wheelchair, mobility

scooter, passenger access, car seat and car seat safety assessments (travel

time to outreach centres to be included within working hours).

5. To maintain

professional records and produce comprehensive reports as required.

6. To

assess clients and families ability to use this equipment safely.

7.

To contribute to service delivery and improvements

and promote the work of the William Merritt Centre.

1. To

be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own work to ensure

the maintenance of high standards of clinical care.

2. To

manage a caseload of adult and paediatric assessments as an autonomous practitioner

often working alone.

3. To

undertake comprehensive assessments of paediatric and adult clients with

physical, cognitive and learning impairments and those with complex/multi

pathology presentations demonstrating a high level of understanding of the

effects of disability/illness.

4. To

work alongside an Occupational Therapy Assistant to undertake joint assessments,

including working together at the outreach centres across the region.

5. To

identify social, environmental and clinical issues that will impact on the

final equipment recommendations.

6. To

undertake assessments based on knowledge of evidence based practice, training

and professional development.

7. To

take a broad approach to assessments and develop good working relationships

with other bodies e.g. NHS, other Driving Mobility centres, Social Care and

Retailers.

8. To

create a good working relationship with the client and their families/carers,

ensuring that they are fully informed and put at ease.

9. To

assess the clients understanding of the assessment process and inform in an

understanding and empathetic manner dealing sensitively with those who have a

high level of anxiety and/or aggression.

10. To

be responsible for good communication with the client about assessment outcome

including giving unwelcome or bad news.

11. To

undertake risk assessments as part of the assessment process.

12. To

be responsible for the safe use of appropriate equipment e.g. car seats,

powered wheelchairs, moving and handling

equipment etc.

13. To

identify equipment required for assessments, liaise with other agencies and

ensure appropriate equipment is available in time for planned assessment.

14. To

participate in discussion and screening of new referrals.

15. To

collate information in the form of literature, leaflets, internet articles,

manufacturer and retailer information in response to information requests.

16. To

be involved in developing the Equipment and Information display within the

Centre for the Paediatric and Adult Services.

17. To

be able to travel locally and across the region.

18. To

work in line with Health and Safety legislation and to take responsibility for

your own health and fitness to meet the physical demands of the job. E.g. being

aware that the role may involve moving equipment around the Centre and driving

across the region.

19. Maintain

standards in respect of the Royal College of Occupational Therapy, Code of

Ethics and Professional Conduct for Occupational Therapists.

20. To

contribute to flexible working practices to meet the needs of the service and

business development.

21. To

undertake regular supervision with a Lead Occupational Therapist.

22. Any other duties commensurate with the post

holders abilities as agreed with their line manager.

We

have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our

team at the William Merritt Centre, which is a registered charity and Social

Enterprise, based in the West of Leeds, but supporting the whole of Yorkshire.

Qualifications

Experience

Skills and Abilities

Personal attributes