Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account. Team Derbyshire is a great employer, with a set of values which reflect their commitment to staff and patients. The post holder will contribute towards the delivery of a quality occupational therapy service, working as a member of the multi-disciplinary team with the support and supervision of occupational therapists. Develop a working knowledge of the occupational therapy process. Build awareness of the recovery philosophy and the social inclusion agenda, promoting autonomy and enabling choice. Plan and carry out individual and group interventions within a specific remit (e.g., sporting, creative, domestic or technical activities). Undertake a range of activities, working flexibly in accordance with the needs of service-users and the service as a whole.
Maintain dedicated time for practical activities and demonstrate effective time management when preparing sessions and writing notes. Accept referrals from the occupational therapy team according to agreed referral systems and care pathway. Assist in facilitating service user responsibility and choices for occupational participation, and the ability to determine their own lifestyle. Contribute to occupational and clinical risk assessments, reporting findings to the occupational therapy team. Report any changes in occupational functioning that may indicate either positive or negative effects of treatment. Assist in the co-ordination of care by communicating effectively and ensuring that Trust professional guidelines for record-keeping are followed. Ensure that assessment and treatment is delivered in a person-centred manner ensuring the gender, sexual orientation, ethnic, cultural and spiritual needs of service users are adhered to. Participate in a multi-professional/agency approach to
care, valuing the interface of professional roles and responsibilities. Use effective interpersonal skills that relate to service users, carers and team members on an equal and respectful basis. Participate in the development of the occupational therapy structure, attending appropriate staff meeting. Demonstrate awareness of the Trust Policy for Clinical Supervision; receiving regular clinical supervision. With the support of the occupational therapy team, ensure good practice is maintained by identifying practice that requires change or development or that does not meet required standards. Be aware of and work within all legislative requirements relevant to occupational therapy (Mental Health Act, Code of Practice, Human Rights Act, Disability Discrimination Act etc), and ensure that Child and Adult protection procedures are followed. Maintain safety standards and take responsibility for organising and maintaining a specific work environment, (e.g. kitchen, craft area, activity
rooms and garden). Advise the Ward Manager and Clinical Lead OT of materials and equipment required for a designated area of work and assist in ordering resources within a specified budget The Hub team is dynamic multi- disciplinary team and as an integral part of our team you will receive: Regular supervision and appraisal Continuing Professional Development A supportive network of professionals
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