Occupational Therapist (Respiratory)
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 12 Tachwedd 2025 |
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| Cyflog: | £44,485.00 i £52,521.00 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £44485.00 - £52521.00 a year |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 26 Tachwedd 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Isleworth, London, TW7 6AF |
| Cwmni: | NHS Jobs |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | C9289-CS-200 |
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Roles and responsibilities CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES: To carry out appropriate assessments for a designated caseload, addressing occupational performance and skills for clients with multiple/complex needs To work with clients to identify and agree treatment goals based on assessment outcomes, which balance the complex interaction of risk, safety, client choice, independence, areas of conflict and eligibility for services To use communication, reasoning and negotiation skills to establish a therapeutic relationship in complex cases, managing basic barriers to communication To plan and implement individual/group interventions using graded activities to address therapeutic goals and optimise clients functional independence To address all areas of risk associated with individual clients ability to function independently and minimise the effects of disability within their chosen environment, including planning and carrying out home assessments and discharge to assess visits and being responsible for the clients health and safety during this assessment To monitor, evaluate and modify interventions in order to measure client progress and treatment effectiveness To demonstrate and apply a broad level of understanding of the effects of disability to own caseload management and to inform others practice To supervise the caseload management of Band 5 OT plus supervise day to day activity of therapy assistants and students as designated To represent the OT Department within the multi-disciplinary team and participate in relevant team/network meetings and ward rounds to contribute to the discussion and planning of client care. To use these forums to seek opinion from the team to inform own caseload analysis and reasoning as appropriate To liaise with families/carers and statutory and voluntary agencies to contribute to the discussion and planning of client care and seeking opinion from others to inform own caseload analysis and reasoning as appropriate To assess for, facilitate provision and education in use of equipment for independence with authorisation rights of equipment spend up to £500 per client To ensure that all documentation and activity recording is maintained according to Trust and College of Occupational Therapists Guidelines To comply with College of Occupational Therapists Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct and all other relevant national and local policies and procedures To demonstrate the ability to reflect on ethical issues and provide guidance to junior staff as necessary To respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of clients and contribute to provision of a service sensitive to these needs To progress the client intervention to a satisfactory closure as MDT member. This may include evaluating outcomes, setting up reviews and/or arranging appropriate transfer of care as appropriate To provide moving and handling advice for other therapy team members as required To participate in the 7 day rota of flexible working within the designated therapy team. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: To review and reflect on practice and identify areas for self-development through participation in the annual appraisal system and regular clinical and professional supervision. To plan, actively participate in and contribute to the in-service education programme. To undertake supervision and appraisals of junior staff as delegated by a senior member of staff. To regularly take responsibility for the supervision and education of OT students on clinical placement within the Trust. To demonstrate a basic level of leadership skills through management of designated projects. To maintain a professional portfolio for CPD, recording learning outcomes and reflections through daily practice, internal and external development opportunities. To attend post-graduate lectures and courses to enable achievement of appraisal objectives and to share this knowledge with peers on return. To plan and implement induction and education programmes for new staff, OT students and work experience students. To attend and actively participate in the OT Clinical Governance Group and other relevant meetings. To demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate current research, apply to practice and disseminate findings to local colleagues. To deputise for the Band 7 OT in their absence. ORGANISATIONAL DUTIES: To exercise good personal time management, punctuality and consistent reliable attendance. To broaden research and development skills through participation in the planning, evaluation and audit/research of practice, clinical pathways and protocols. To participate in the planning and delivery of the service business and clinical governance plans and delivery of the Trust business and clinical governance plans. To demonstrate an understanding and application of national guidelines and health legislation (e.g. National Clinical Guidelines, NSFs). Undertake any other relevant duties as required by the Band 7 Occupational Therapist, Clinical Services Manager. This job involves regular exposure to unpleasant working conditions eg body fluids including urine, faeces and sputum and occasional exposure to verbal and physical aggression. This job involves regular weekend working.