Senior Occupational Therapist | Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 03 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £35,392 - £42,618 pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 May 2024 |
| Location: | Blackpool, FY4 4RF |
| Company: | Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6145285/382-FICC95-24 |
Summary
This is an exciting time to work at the ARC as we look to develop our rehab provision
We are looking for an enthusiastic member of staff with the flexibility for working with a wide range of conditions and situations. An excellent ability to communicate at the appropriate level, verbally and in writing, with colleagues, senior clinicians, carers and patients is essential. You must be both methodical and organised with skills in working under pressure, as part of a multi- professional and agency team and at times working in isolation.
We are looking for an enthusiastic Senior Occupational Therapist to work within the ARC intermediate and assessment unit. We are a compassionate and flexible team who is supportive of development within practise and creating a positive work life balance.
The successful candidate must be able to undertake cross boundary working and manage a caseload
The post holder will work as a member of the ARC therapy team to provide in-patient rehab as a part of the wider multi-disciplinary service.
Be responsible and accountable for providing specialist assessment and treatment to patients with diverse health needs, who may have complex and / or chronic conditions or complex social factors
Responsible for the education and training of staff from other disciplines within the multi-disciplinary service and the supervision and delegation of treatment programmes to staff from own and other disciplines.
There is a dedicated team of therapists who are supported holistically in both well-structured peer and 1:1 supervision. Regular in-service training and supervision is provided. We would expect the post holder to take an active role in both, with responsibility for the specific supervision of unqualified staff. You would hold an extensive caseload of routine and complex cases with the responsibility for assessment and treatment. Delegation to other members of the team will be required role of this position.
Professional
Be professionally and legally responsible for all aspects of his/her own work in accordance with the BAOT core standards, the Health Professions Council and the Trust clinical guidelines.
Support the senior clinicians in service delivery and be actively involved in service developments within the team.
Undertake the measurement and evaluation of his/her work and current practices through the use of evidence based projects, audit and outcome measures.
Communicate in a manner that is consistent with legislation, policies and procedures.
Undergo an annual appraisal programme, in line with local policies and procedures, ensuring the highest possible standards of care through commitment to CPD.
Participate in the appraisal scheme and be responsible for complying with his/her agreed personal development programme to meet set levels of knowledge and competencies.
Attend mandatory training and adhere to all trust policies and procedures.
Be an active member, by attendance at and participation in, the in-service training programme.
Ensure own and staff compliance with Professional, Trust and departmental standards for documentation.
Clinical
Implement therapy programmes, utilising and interpreting a range of facts relating to the patients condition and apply clinical reasoning skills to the assessment, planning and implementation of the therapy process in consultation with the patient, carer and multi-disciplinary team.
Monitor and evaluate treatment plans, maintain accurate records for all patients; some of whom may have complex conditions and issues; and manage any identified risks appropriately.
Demonstrate advanced treatment and reasoning skills required for therapy assessment and treatment, using appropriate therapeutic models, approaches and handling techniques.
Use evidence based practice, alongside own knowledge, skills and experience; and inline with legislation, policies and procedures; to empower patients to realise and maintain their potential.
Critically appraise and use evidence based practice and continually develop this base of knowledge within the specialist field.
Gain valid informed consent, prior to the delivery of interventions, which must be documented and have the ability to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment.
Use developed skills to identify complex psycho-social issues, cultural and social differences, in order to treat individuals appropriately.
Involve the individual in all aspects of their treatment programme, respecting their dignity, wishes and beliefs throughout all interventions.
Utilise a range of communication and management skills to instruct, inform and negotiate in order to achieve active patient participation, a cohesive approach to treatment and successful case management.
Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with other disciplines, departments and organisations e.g. MDT meetings, case conferences, discharge planning and report writing.
Take an active part in the delivery and implementation of the clinical governance agenda for the service and the department.
Managerial
Involve patients, staff and the public in the design of service delivery.
Support team development, to enable the development of others and to assist in their knowledge and skills in practice.
Support the training of qualified and unqualified staff so that tasks can be delegated appropriately and prioritise and assess workloads of the above staff groups as necessary.
Supervise, appraise and support the supervision of junior staff and students within the service.
Monitor workload within his/her own service area and feedback, to senior staff, any team pressures as they arise.
Monitor and manage risks involved in work activities and processes for self, colleagues and patients.
Contribute to the recruitment and selection process.
Assist in the management of change within the service as improvements are implemented.
Assist in the planning and organisation of systems of work in the service and monitor effective implementation.
Contribute to the improvement of services.
Gather, record and safely store information / data as required.
There may be opportunities to undertake other duties and responsibilities of a similar level from time to time subject to prior agreement.
The above list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be fully comprehensive and may be amended to take account of changing circumstances or requirements following consultation with the post holder.
Where necessary relevant training in the operation of new or unfamiliar equipment, software or procedures will be provided or arranged.
This advert closes on Wednesday 17 Apr 2024
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