Advanced Specialist Occupational Therapist

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Devon Partnership Nhs Trust, Exeter

Part time
Temporary
Onsite working

Posted today, 22 Dec | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 79196f1bf2844b9f9d8b853bd4b4a2f1

Devon Partnership Nhs Trust

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To provide and receive complex, sensitive information and be aware of and respond to barriers to understanding
Good negotiation skills to manage conflict in a range of situations within clinical specialism and teams
Key relationships with Lead OT, Occupational Therapy team, Clinical team managers and a variety of colleagues and professionals within this and other organisations, Service users, carers and families and agencies supporting the service user
Support effective communications within the OT team where complexities of cases and/or relationships require this.
Attendance at meetings to represent Occupational Therapy within the Additional Support Unit and others as delegated by the Lead OT.
Attendance, participation and organisation at regional special interest groups e.g. Sensory Integration, Positive Behaviour Support, Trauma Informed Care and VdTMoCA
Assess to understand and interpret a range of complex clinical conditions and diagnosis including causes of distressed behaviour.
Analyse and interpret service development issues within the teams.
Highly developed specialist knowledge of OT working with Learning Disability, Neurodiversity and Sensory Integration within inpatient settings.
Reflect on own practice.
Ability to describe where and how OT interventions need to be prioritised., Planning and Organisational Skills
Plan and organise complex client activities which require formulation and adjustment
Practice effective time management to respond to competing priorities, balancing a clinical caseload and other responsibilities such as deputising for the Lead OT
Work in conjunction with the Lead OT and team managers to plan and manage a sustainable, effective OT workforce and effective service delivery
Organise meetings and groups to support clinical work and continuing professional development for the OT team
Manage relevant research projects
Promote the contribution of Occupational Therapy within teams
To develop, deliver and evaluate training packages to a range of audiences
To manage projects to support development of occupational therapy and wider service needs as identified.
Apply highly specialist knowledge and skills to develop specialised programmes of clinical intervention to meet the needs of those with challenging/distressed behaviour and highly complex needs as part of an overall team approach
Ensure own practice meets the standards set out by the Health Care Professions Council
Ensure all records are completed according to DPT policy and protocols
To advise the Lead OT and/or Head of Profession (OT) on OT service pressures and clinical risks
Ensure clinical effectiveness
Up to date with clinical practice and research through attendance at appropriate courses, special interest groups, use of evidence base
Support complex clients and staff teams during transitions Assess and review levels of risk as part of the assessment process enabling individuals with complex distressed behaviour and additional mental health issues to engage in purposeful and meaningful activities and occupation
Contribute to policies and procedures for specialist area
Awareness of development needs of the OT team and create development opportunities according to clinical and business priorities and professional standards
Create and promote OT care pathways and equality of OT provision within the teams
Ensure use of evidence base and best practice by Occupational Therapists
Support OT staff to use relevant theoretical frameworks for clinical practice - Model of Human Occupation, Sensory Integration, VdTMoCA, Trauma Informed Care approaches etc.
To manage OT budget as needed
To manage equity of OT resources throughout DPT and develop list of resources
To be responsible for the most effective, safe and efficient use of OT resources within teams
Clinical supervision of OT staff within teams and OT students
Organise and oversee OT peer supervision
Delegated responsibility for coordinating OT student education placements within locality (this can be taken on by Band 6 OT also)
Mentoring staff as relevant
Contribute to PDR appraisal for self and supervisees
To maintain high standards of record keeping and ensure through clinical supervision that high standards are kept by supervised OT staff
To comply with DPT policy in regards to data handling, confidentiality, information sharing and data protection and ensure through clinical supervision that high standards are kept by OT staff
To produce highly specialised OT reports as required using evidence base
Undertake research in specialist area/link with other staff to develop skills in this area
Design and use audit methods to inform OT clinical practice and support governance
To support OT staff to develop robust outcome measures
To lead on development of OT clinical practice in specialist area e.g. Active Support, Positive Behaviour Support Sensory Integration assessment and intervention and VdTMoCA s etc

We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.
Significant specialised experience working with people who have a diagnosis of Learning Disability and Neurodiversity who have complex Mental Health Needs and additional sensory/health needs
Experience in the application of Occupational Therapy models to service users with complex needs
Significant experience of supervising and managing Occupational Therapy staff
Ability to manage a complex caseload and competing priorities, Further knowledge gained by specialist courses relevant to inpatient Learning Disability, Neurodiversity and Mental Health., Degree in Occupational Therapy
Evidence of continued professional development
European computer driving licence/similar qualification or level of experience
Clinical practice educator for student placements
Registered to practice by HCPC
Sensory Integration Post Grad Certificate, Membership/Participation in regional/national specialist interest groups
Excellent presentation skills
Post graduate qualification in leadership

Our professional responsibility is to reduce the risk of infection to others as far as possible. Getting vaccinated against diseases that can be passed person-to-person in healthcare settings is part of this responsibility. The Trust will provide advice, guidance and support on vaccinations and access to vaccinations where requested., Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist looking for a career in one of the UK's most respected mental health and learning disability trusts?

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