Band 6 Static Occupational Therapist - Medical Rehabilitation Team Clinical Responsibilities Professional Development Organisational Duties

The post holder will be considered a senior clinical staff and be part of the Inpatient Medical Rehab Team.
The post holder will need to have significant clinical experience, provide advance clinical expertise to their team and more junior staff, and coordinate and deliver high quality care, as well as, work as an autonomous practitioner in providing Occupational therapy assessment, treatment and management to own caseload of patients. There will be also opportunity to develop specialist knowledge and skills required to work across the older adult pathway.
They will be a role model for expert clinical care, and lead on specific projects / service developments and management functions as delegated by the Band 7 or Clinical Lead Therapist. They will role model the Trust values at all times
The post holder will provide supervision, teaching and support to more junior staff, therapy assistants and students on placement.
The Post holder will actively be part of a 7 day service rota. Requiring it to work a minimum of one weekend shift every four weekends., The post holder will be considered a senior clinical staff member and be part of the Acute Inpatient Medical Rehabilitation Team.
The post holder will need to have significant clinical experience, provide advance clinical expertise to their team and more junior staff, and coordinate and deliver high quality care, as well as, work as an autonomous practitioner in providing Occupational therapy assessment, treatment and management to own caseload of patients. There will be also opportunity to develop specialist knowledge and skills required to work across the older adult pathway.
They will be a role model for expert clinical care, and lead on specific projects / service developments and management functions as delegated by the Band 7 or Clinical Lead Therapist. They will role model the Trust values at all times.
The post holder will provide supervision, teaching and support to more junior staff, therapy assistants and students on placement.
The post holder will actively be part of a 7 day service rota., 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 client's 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.
· 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. The provision of 7 day services and extended hours working is currently being reviewed across the Department.
This job description may be subject to change according to the varying needs of the service. Such changes will be made after discussion between the post holder and his/her manager.
All duties must be carried out under supervision or within Trust policy and procedure. You must never undertake any duties that are outside your area of skill or knowledge level. If you are unsure you must seek clarification from a more senior member of staff.

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites-Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital-along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.
We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.
We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs.
The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.

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