Pathway 2 Lead Co-ordinator Advanced Specialist OT

• To manage a highly specialist case load, demonstrating appropriate time management and organisation skills.
• To ensure effective day to day organisation and provision of service to meet service priorities across all Pathway 2 sites.
• To provide clinical leadership and support to the MDT, through case supervision, and the development and monitoring of therapy provision and safe discharge of patients in pathway 2 bedded units within CCICP's remit.
• To actively contribute innovate ideas and lead on the development and implementation of service improvements in collaboration with system colleagues and within relevant Pathway 2 groups.
• To contribute to the development and delivery of service objectives, leading on designated projects, focusing on discharge to assess pathways.

• To act as an expert source of knowledge, maintaining a visible profile offering specialist clinical advice and support to other healthcare professionals within the organisation and agencies across organisational boundaries.
• To work autonomously to manage a defined highly complex patient caseload whilst working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• To contribute to the delivery of the service/pathways in a variety of defined clinical settings, which may include in-patient wards, outpatient and community clinics and the patients home.
• To respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of patients, contributing to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs.
• To utilise highly advanced communication skills to ensure clinical advice and treatment programmes are delivered sensitively, taking into consideration the needs of carers.
• To gain consent for treatment and motivate patients to comply with treatment programmes, overcoming barriers such as dementia, cognitive impairment, hearing, visual or speech impairment.
• To comply with the Mental Capacity Act to gain valid and informed consent to specific treatment and intervention for patients who lack capacity to consent themselves.
• To undertake highly specialist clinical assessment, taking into account all relevant information and clinical reasoning to formulate evidence based individualised treatment plans in agreement with the patient.
• To implement highly specialist individual and/or group interventions for patients with diverse presentations and highly complex needs.
• To support MDT to implement and progress treatment plans and interventions to facilitate the achievement of goals.
• To provide appropriate oral and written information for patients and carers where relevant.
• To develop and maintain good working relationships with other healthcare professions, social care and other appropriate agencies, to ensure integrated and high quality patient outcomes.
• To work as a member of the multidisciplinary team, contributing to decisions with regard to patient care programmes through attendance at appropriate / relevant community MDT meetings, case conferences and other multidisciplinary meetings.
• To maintain accurate documentation in line with professional standards and local policies and procedures.
• To provide accurate and timely written information and reports to referring agents and other agencies where appropriate.
• To record and submit clinical activity data as required by the Trust in an accurate and timely manner.
• To ensure the safe and timely discharge of patients from the caseload liaising with other agencies as required.
• To be responsible for safe and competent use of equipment including the provision of support, education and training to other staff, patients and carers as required.
• To identify appropriate equipment and adaptation needs, liaising with equipment providers, completing paperwork and complying with any tracking, stock control and maintenance systems as required.
• To give and request second opinions where appropriate.
• Torefer for / signpost for diagnostics, as appropriate to the role.
• EDUCATION/LEARNING
• To initiate, plan, deliver and evaluate formal and informal training to other health care professional staff groups within the MDT, as well as patients and carers, across a range of settings.
• To supervise junior staff and assistants, including the implementation of induction and competency training programmes to develop clinical skills.
• To lead the development and implementation of specific / bespoke training/ education requirements for assessment and management of patients on Pathway 2, alongside the learning and development team, ensuring it is identified on the training needs analysis.
• To lead on, coordination and delivery of Pathway 2/ management training as directed by system need.
• GOVERNANCE
• To take the lead for clinical audit and research utilising highly specialist knowledge developing clinical pathways alongside community and hospital colleagues.
• To demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate current research, applying it to practice and disseminating the relevant findings.
• To support and advise MDT who undertake audit and research within the service.
• To maintain professional practice within the context of the Health & Care Professions Council. This includes standards of proficiency, conduct and performance, ethics and continuing professional development.
• To comply with all relevant professional, Trust and development standards, policies, procedures and guidelines.
• To support the implementation of Trust, National & Professional guidelines e.g. NICE.
• To maintain competency to practice through CPD activities, producing a personal portfolio which reflects professional development within the specialist area.
• To evaluate and reflect on professional performance, identify implications for practice.
• To participate in the Trusts appraisal system, undertaking any identified training and development relating to the post.
• To gain appropriate support from senior colleagues and participate in supervision/peer review to enhance clinical practice.
• To fulfil all mandatory training requirements of the Trust, assisting others within the department to fulfil theirs.
• To develop expert knowledge in a relevant clinical specialism, utilising up to date research and evidence-based practice.
• To develop and implement clinical pathways, guidelines and patient resources within the area of clinical speciality.
• To be a member of a relevant professional association, attending regional and national meetings/conferences as required.
• To ensure the promotion of safety, wellbeing and interests of patients, staff and visitors to department.

Essential

• Proven post registration experience, in the relevant specialism.
• Experience of planning and completing audit & research.
• Experience of teaching and mentoring of staff
• Experience of undertaking projects
• Prior experience working in the NHS - with a broad range of NHS physical rotations
• Commitment to specialism as evidenced by CPD and attendance at special interest groups.
• Proven ability to manage complex rehabilitation issues including dementia and ensure safe and timely discharge of patients

Essential

• In-depth knowledge of recent NHS legislation, recommendations for specialist area.
• Post registration knowledge which is relevant to the specialist area
• Highly advanced communication and listening skills
• Ability to prioritise workload, achieving a balance between clinical and other aspects of role
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of team

Desirable

• Critical appraisal
• Presentation skills
• Discharge Planning in Short Term Services
• Interest and Experience in Continuous Improvement

Essential

• Relevant Professional Degree Occupational Therapy
• HCPC Registration
• Clinical Educator Training
• Masters Degree Level or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Level 7 post graduate courses relevant to specialist area
• Communication skills training
• Professional/clinical knowledge acquired through degree supplemented by specialist training experience in specialist fields and practical experience to postgraduate diploma level or equivalent
• Membership of a relevant professional body & related specialist sub groups