Occupational Therapist; Respiratory Job London area,Greater London England UK,Healthcare

Detailed job description and main responsibilities Roles and responsibilities 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 for independence with authorisation rights of equipment spend up to £500 per client
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…