Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Clinical: 

• To identify, prioritise and manage patients presenting with impairments for Occupational Therapy 
  intervention.  
• To assess and treat patients with complex needs who would benefit from a co-ordinated 
  multidisciplinary assessment, rehabilitation and discharge service.
• To be competent in the administration of specific Occupational Therapy assessments of motor, 
  sensory, cognitive, perceptual, psychosocial and functional areas.
• To be competent in the development and implementation of remedial and preventative treatment 
  programmes addressing motor, sensory, cognitive, perceptual, psychosocial and functional areas, 
  both individually and in group settings.
• To work closely with patients and carers to incorporate service users views in the setting of goals, 
  implementation and evaluation of treatment programmes.
• To conduct risk assessments and implement risk management strategies including the use of 
  Therapeutic Manual Handling techniques and the Lone Working Policy.
• To assess and demonstrate to clients the safe use of equipment and adaptations and recommend 
  provision thereof.  To advise carers on the safe use of equipment.
• To write Occupational Therapy reports for referring hospitals, Social Services and other agencies 
  detailing functional status, discharge recommendations, and recommendations regarding ongoing 
  Occupational Therapy intervention.  
• To liaise and work with referring hospitals, Social Services and other agencies to ensure continuity 
  of care.  
• To assist with planning and prioritisation of patient workload in the event of staff absence to ensure 
  Occupational Therapy service is maintained.
• To ensure that up to date written and electronic records and activity data are maintained in 
  accordance with professional and Trust standards.
• To communicate complex information to patients and carers with appropriate understanding and 
  reassurance. 

Management:

• To participate in the planning, evaluation and audit of practice, clinical pathways and protocols 
  within the Occupational Therapy Service with a view to measuring efficiency and ensuring high 
  quality standards.
• To participate in the delivery of the Occupational Therapy Service development plan. 
  To supervise and provide support for Occupational Therapists (Band 5), Occupational Therapy 
  Students, Occupational Therapy Assistants and Technicians as instructed by the Head of 
  Occupational Therapy. 
• To carry out administrative duties as required e.g. assist in ordering, receiving and maintaining stock 
  and managing petty cash. 
• To be aware of and implement the Health and Safety Act, Occupational Therapy Departmental 
  policy and Trust policies.   
• To comply with the RCOT Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct, local and national procedures. 
  To respect the individuality, values, and cultural and religious diversity of patients and contribute to 
  the provision of a service sensitive to these needs.

EDUCATION: 

• To review and reflect on own practice and performance through effective use of professional and 
  operational supervision and appraisal. 
• To instruct and supervise Occupational Therapists (Band 5), Occupational Therapy Students and 
  Occupational Therapy Assistants and Technicians according to their training and development 
  needs, as identified through regular supervision and performance appraisal. 
• To demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate current research, apply them to practice and 
  disseminate findings at a local level. 
• To broaden research and development skills through participation in local audit and research 
  projects.  
• To demonstrate ongoing personal and professional development through participation in internal 
  and external development opportunities, recording outcomes in a portfolio. 
• To keep in touch with new developments and changing trends in Occupational Therapy and 
  participate in wider issues of providing an Occupational Therapy service i.e. quality assurance, 
  public relations including liaison with the community; planning and policy making. 
• To demonstrate leadership skills through the management of designated projects.  
• To participate in and present on the in-service training programmes, multi-disciplinary trainings and 
  external conferences. 
• To undertake any other duties commensurate within the grade. 
• The postholder will carry out their duties as an employee and service provider with due regard for 
  the Authority’s Equal Opportunities Policy.