Occupational Therapist - Mental Health

To provide, an effective Occupational Therapy (OT) service to a defined caseload consisting of adults with mental health problems.
To actively develop clinical skills in occupational therapy assessment, care planning, intervention, and evaluation.
To provide specialist advice and support to other departments, professionals, and families / carers.
To contribute to the evaluation and continued development of the Occupational Therapy Service to ensure we deliver a contemporary model to achieve quality outcomes for our patients

Growth

To work effectively with colleagues, members of the Therapy Team and Operational Staff to deliver the Strategic Business Plan objectives
To contribute to the Operational Plan, including Occupational Therapy initiatives, by establishing personal targets in line with annual employee review.
To provide effective leadership and clear direction to staff within defined area of responsibility.
To demonstrate leadership skills through management of designated projects that will enable future organizational growth and develop best practice.
To ensure the compliance with statutory and regulatory service delivery requirements and to operate services in accordance with relevant legislation and Evidence Based Practice
To undertake own research in specialist areas and share own learning with other
professionals working within Alternative Futures Group Ltd
To attend and participate in all appropriate meetings and forums as agreed with line manager
To contribute to the strategic development of the organisation through Promotion, Marketing and delivery of training and Therapies to External Stakeholders
Financial

To ensure all service delivery is provided within resources available in accordance with AFG processes.
To demonstrate value for money and make recommendations for expenditure
To identify and minimise risks to the organisation.
Quality

To provide the comprehensive assessment, care planning, intervention and evaluation of an individual caseload of service users with mental health problems
To use a range of standardised and non-standardised assessment, treatment approaches and media in response to individual need, appropriate to the relevant interests of the service user.
To comply with the COT Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct and national and local procedures
To analyse, grade and adapt individual and group activities to meet the occupational performance and environmental needs of the service users.
To facilitate clinical sessions autonomously, with occupational therapy staff, other professionals, in partnership with care staff and, when appropriate, families.
To work as an active member of the multi-disciplinary team understanding profession specific roles and attending relevant meetings when specified to do so.
To communicate effectively verbally, in writing or electronically with all relevant team members including liaison with families, care staff and statutory agencies, being mindful of confidentiality.
To liaise with registered mental health nurses, registered learning disability nurses and support staff in the implementation of OT intervention providing specific training and awareness session either informally or through presentations.
To liaise with a wide variety of professionals, such as doctors, physiotherapists, social workers, voluntary workers and equipment suppliers, as well as service users families, and carers.
To contribute and participate in the development and delivery of training packages to internal staff.
To identify the need for and refer service users on to specialist services (e.g. Physiotherapy, speech and language, dietician) when additional concerns are noted.
To assess the OT and rehabilitation needs of potential service users referred to Treatment and Recovery Centre's from external agencies.
To undertake such CPD activities as are required to maintain and enhance clinical skills necessary for the delivery of high quality service
To contribute to clinical service developments as agreed with the line manager.
Utilise up-to-date theory and research to support evidence based practice in individual work, and work with other team and staff members to promote and encourage the application of Best Practice.
Initiate and undertake specific audit activities according to the needs of clients and the service, and to contribute to the provision of effective, efficient and equitable practice.
To compile and present presentations as required.
To maintain accurate, clear and concise written clinical records, adhering to professional standards and code of ethics as related to documentation.
To provide written OT reports adhering to Alternative Futures Group Ltd policies and procedures, and professional standards and code of ethics as related to documentation.
To participate in the induction of new staff to the Hospital (and other departments when requested) by sharing knowledge and skills.
To participate in the training, education and assessment of OT students in clinical placements as relevant to level of experience.
People

Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
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