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Post Covid Service Band 7 Occupational Therapist
| Posting date: | 11 September 2024 |
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| Salary: | £54,320.00 to £60,981.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £54320.00 - £60981.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 September 2024 |
| Location: | London, N19 5NF |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9220-24-0907 |
Summary
CLINICAL To be professionally and legally accountable for all work undertaken. To work within the standards and guidelines of the team, the Trust, BAOT, HPC AND COT code of ethics. To independently manage a caseload of complex cases, providing specialist occupational therapy assessment and interventions to clients with complex physical, cognitive and psycho-social needs arising from their medical conditions. To provide this service in the most appropriate setting to the client, e.g. remotely, in a clinic or at the clients home. Undertake advanced clinical assessment, treatment and evaluation of patients as anautonomous practitioner with symptoms of Long COVID which may include: respiratory, cardiovascular, generalized, neurological, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, ear, nose and throat, dermatological, psychological/psychiatric (see COVID-19 Rapid Guideline: Managing the Long-term effects of COVID-19). Be able to independently evaluate progress and adapt intervention as necessary. Carry out competent risk assessments when indicated for the psychological wellbeing of patients. Maintain accurate and up to date documentation for all of patient caseload in interdisciplinary records. Be highly skilled in effective, sensitive, communication with patients with Long COVID, including discussion of sensitive information with patients and relevant parties. This will also include communication with patients where there is a language barrier. Be skilled in the management of clients in group settings such as symptom management programmes working closely with other members of the interdisciplinary team. Act as a resource for other members of the team in symptom management strategies relating to discipline specialty. Carrying out assessment and 1:1 treatment with clients with complex health, psychological and social needs requiring management of unpredictable situations, a problem-solving approach, empathy and negotiation skills. Ensuring that activity data is collected regularly and accurately, in line with Trust guidelines. Be responsible for developing written and multimedia resources in Long Covid for patients and the multidisciplinary team. Participate in/ lead training in the management of Long COVID/Post-COVID 19 Syndrome within the team, wider Long Term Condition Teams, to GPs and other specialities/community organisations. Provide expert advice to educational establishments, workplaces and other community resources to promote clients successful (re) engagement in education / work / leisure in the community within appropriate professional capacity. Support, advise and provide education for patients and their carers as appropriate. Liaise with Whittington, external statutory and voluntary agencies to maximise engagement in the community. This may include providing advice / joint working on housing, benefits and care plans. Set a high personal standard of evidence-based practice and maintain up to date knowledge of clinical professional development in the field of occupational therapy and incorporate this appropriately into clinical practice. This involves regular attendance at internal and external training e.g. special interest groups in Long COVID. Ensure the patients management is goal directed, liaising closely with the multi-disciplinary team to enable effective discharge planning and act as a key worker when allocated. Participate fully in the interdisciplinary approach to rehabilitation working closely with all disciplines of the team and participating in team meetings and case reviews. Be an active member of the in-service training programme. Plan, organise and deliver specialist advice and teaching to colleagues, students and other members of the MDT. Work within Trust and Departmental policies and procedures. Other Duties: In conjunction with service leads, establish service priorities and contribute to the development of the service. Be actively involved in service development through quality and clinical audit. Contribute to wider audit, clinical governance and research initiatives as required. Contribute to and participate in effective risk assessment. Provide point of contact for third sector groups and organisations such as local authority benefit and housing teams. This job description outlines the current main responsibilities of the post. However, the duties of the post may change and develop over time and this job description may, therefore be amended in consultation with the post holder. We expect the post holder to have a can do attitude and be willing to work in a flexible manner within the MDT to work together to achieve the best outcomes for the service user. The post holder will receive a thorough induction and regular operational supervision.