Overview
This position involves carrying a defined caseload of patients that require core Occupational Therapy skills. The post holder will implement the occupational therapy process with patients presenting with a variety of needs arising from occupational dysfunction. You will provide assessment, planning and delivery of care across a broad caseload and in a variety of settings (hospital ward, patient’s own home, care home, etc.) within a designated service area.
Responsibilities
* Independently manage a varied caseload, organising effectively and efficiently according to clinical priorities.
* Undertake assessments, set patient‑centred goals, create treatment plans, monitor and evaluate the caseload using evidence‑based clinical pathways.
* Formulate goals in partnership with the patient, communicate clinical reasoning, and justify recommendations.
* Advise, support and educate patients and carers in the management of their condition.
* Assess capacity, obtain informed consent, complete mental health capacity forms as required.
* Workload will be delegated by a senior clinician based on competencies and development.
* Contribute to multidisciplinary and multi‑agency reviews; may be required to act as key worker.
* Work across agencies, understanding systems within Health, Education and Social Services.
* Escalate decisions outside competencies and existing pathways to senior clinician.
* Undertake training and development of students and assistants; provide supervision and support to junior staff.
* Liaise effectively with multidisciplinary team and other departments, maintain clinical documentation per policy.
* Attend and participate in team meetings, communicate appropriately by email, Teams or phone.
* Advise and educate patients and carers, act as patient advocate, resolve challenging situations.
* Take part in regular supervision, maintain professional development portfolio, share knowledge with others.
* Contribute to service improvement, clinical audit, governance activities, and quality and safety of care.
* Ensure adherence to HCPC standards of conduct, professional proficiency and the Trust behavioural framework.
* Maintain competencies and recognise own limitations; seek support for learning needs.
Qualifications (Essential Criteria)
* HCPC registration.
* Diploma/degree in occupational therapy.
* Understanding of professional issues and application to practice (Code of Conduct/Ethics).
* Effective organisational skills including caseload management.
* Effective problem‑solving skills.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office 365.
Desirable Criteria
* Supervision skills.
* Use of a variety of assessments and interventions for a range of patients.
* Individual and group treatment skills.
* Broad undergraduate experience.
* UK professional registration.
Application Details
* Please note that the salary advertised is for full‑time hours. If the post is less than 37.5 hours per week, the salary will be pro‑rated.
* This vacancy may close before the closing date if sufficient applications have been received.
* Please check the email account used for application regularly, as we will contact you regarding your application.
* Shortlisting is completed anonymously; only applicants who can clearly demonstrate how they meet the essential criteria will be short‑listed.
Equal Opportunities Statement
The Trust is an equal opportunities employer, committed to improving the working lives of our staff and operates a ‘Zero Tolerance’ policy to aggression, violence, bullying and harassment. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve and welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, gender, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability or social background. We especially welcome applications from members of our black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) communities.
DBS & Disclosure
If the role you are applying for is controlled or regulated activity as defined in the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006, any offer of employment is provisional upon a satisfactory DBS check. The cost of an Enhanced Disclosure will be £55.38 and for a Standard Disclosure £27.38.
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