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Domain

Duties/Responsibilities

Clinical

·      To undertake occupational therapy assessments for a designated caseload, addressing occupational performance and skill deficits, enabling the client in areas of self-maintenance, productivity and leisure.

·      To work with clients to identify OT goals as part of the overall care plan

·      To plan and implement individual and/or group interventions, in collaboration with the client, using graded activity to achieve therapeutic gaols

·      To monitor and evaluate treatment in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of the intervention

Communication

·      To establish effective communication networks with users and carers, team members, OT colleagues and other agencies

·      To participate or work as a member of the multidisciplinary team, contributing to decisions with regard to client care programmes

·      To provide support and education to clients and carers regarding aspects of occupational therapy eg equipment fitting, rehab programmes

Documentation

·      To ensure that up to date written and electronic records and activity data are maintained in accordance with Professional and Trust standards

Professional ethics

·      To comply with the RCOT Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct and national and local policies and procedures

·      To respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of clients and contribute to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs

Leadership supervision & appraisal

·      To review and reflect on own practice and performance through effective use of professional and operational supervision and appraisal

Training staff & students

·      To participate in the induction, training and education of students and other staff in this setting

Service development & delivery

·      To participate in the planning, evaluation and audit of practice, clinical pathways and protocols within your area

·      To participate in the delivery of the OT development plan

Professional development

·      To apply acquired skills and knowledge of professional practice in order to continue your professional development.

·      To maintain a professional portfolio for CPD recording learning outcomes through participation in relevant development opportunities and achieve preceptorship

Clinical governance, quality, standards

·      To contribute to the Sheffield Health and Social Care Trust’s clinical governance arrangements and quality agenda

·      To demonstrate awareness and personal responsibility with regard to Health and Safety

·      To demonstrate understanding of national guidelines and legislation relating to health and social care and their impact on service provision

Self and resource Management

·      To exercise good personal time management, punctuality and consistent reliable attendance.

·      To be responsible for maintaining stock, advising on resources to carry out the job, including the responsible management of petty cash as appropriate

Research & practice development

·      To demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate current research and apply to practice