Primary Care Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapy team establishes a key bridge between General Practices

and existing Occupational Therapy services in the community. The team focuses primarily

on patients in the rural Mid-Dorset region (primarily covering the GP Practices

at Cerne Abbas, Milton Abbas and Puddletown but other practices may be covered

additionally).

The approach is twofold, firstly aimed at

providing Occupational Therapy approaches to patients living in their own home,

who are at risk of deterioration, which may cause them to lose independence or

the ability to remain living in their own homes. The second approach is

proactively focused, looking at population health management to design and

implement strategies to improve patient outcomes through preventative early

intervention, self-management/empowerment, group consultations, Ageing Well

strategies, wellbeing and functional movement promotion.

Develop and

utilise expert knowledge and clinical skills to assess, plan, implement and

initiate evidence based clinical management of patients within the community.

Lead on the

systematic assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of occupational

therapy interventions. This will include assessing for and ordering equipment

as required.

Lead on creation

of preventative, proactive approaches to improving health and functional

outcomes through early intervention projects.

Manage complete

episodes of care and follow up working in partnership with all members of the

team. This will involve delegating and referring as appropriate to optimise

outcomes and patient experience.

To develop a

health promotion and prevention approach to case management with the ability to

comprehensively assess patients for risk factors and early signs of declining

health and functional status, providing patients/carers with education and

self-management/empowerment strategies. This may encompass individual or group

settings/consultations.

clinical skills within clinical projects such as neighbourhood team

interventions and Ageing Well clinics.

Participate in

MDT meetings, ward rounds, case presentations and other relevant meetings which

contribute to the decision-making process in the management of the patient.

Able to

prioritise own workload daily to meet needs of the service and prioritise

patients based on clinical need and to escalate appropriately to colleagues for

assistance with workload if patient care would otherwise be compromised.

Recognise and

work within own competence and professional code of practice as regulated by

the post holders professional body (HCPC).

To acknowledge

any limitations in knowledge and skill and must not perform activities which

the post holder feel they are not competent to perform.

Produce accurate,

up to date and complete records of patient consultation, consistent with

current legislation and local policies.

Develop ability

to liaise with internal and external stakeholders advocating Occupational

Therapy practice provision that is effective and responsive so that patients

and clinicians experience high standards of care, communication and continuity.

practice that is dynamic, efficient, innovative and continuously improved

in its relevance and responsiveness to the needs of the population.

Lead on development

of preventative, proactive models to improve health and functional outcomes

through early intervention.

To act as a

role model as an ambassador for OT. Lead by example ensuring that care is

compassionate and caring at all times in line with PCN Values.

Manage own

workload to ensure patients are seen within a timely manner.

Demonstrate

effective multi-disciplinary working and acknowledge the role of

individual team members, ensuring that expertise is seen as a resource

within the team and PCN.

Work

collaboratively with representatives in other clinical areas, disciplines

and services (e.g. ICRT, social services) to provide a seamless pathway of

care.

effective leadership skills, providing line management and clinical

supervision for the Occupational

Therapy Assistant (OTA).

Contribute to

the development and implementation of protocols, guidelines and policies

that impact across the PCN.

Identify need for change, contribute to practice innovations and

collaborate with others to promote new practice and service solutions to

better meet the needs of patients.

Continually assess and monitor risk in own and others practice and

challenge others about risk factors.

For full description please see attached

Mid Dorset Primary Healthcare Ltd (MDPH) is the employing organisation for Mid Dorset Primary Care Network, bringing together eight independent GP practices serving more than 52,000 people across the Mid Dorset area.

Working collaboratively with its member practices and the wider health and social care system, MDPH delivers and develops a range of multidisciplinary services designed to improve access to healthcare, support people living with long-term conditions and provide coordinated, patient-centred care.

Its workforce includes a range of clinical and non-clinical professionals, working across practice locations and specialist services. The organisation is committed to improving patient outcomes, encouraging innovation, supporting continuous learning and developing a skilled, resilient and sustainable workforce.

Through collaboration, professional development and continuous improvement, MDPH aims to enhance the quality and accessibility of primary care for the communities it serves.

Abilities and Knowledge

Other

Essential: - Willingness to travel; - Willingness to continue professional development.; - Drivers licence and access to own vehicle.

Qualifications

Desirable: - Relevant post registration qualifications.; - Mentorship or supervisor skills training

Experience

Desirable: - Experience within primary care/community care.

Skills and Aptitudes

Attitude