Legacy Mentor - Occupational Therapy

at  Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust

Main Responsibilities Demonstrate developed specialist knowledge, underpinned by theory and experience, and be a resource for clinicians across the ICS/organisation. To develop a network and community of practice for preceptees across the CPICS in collaboration with the C&P AHP Faculty Lead and provider organisations. Be able to support and provide clinical learning opportunities for preceptees. Contribute to the clinical supervision / coaching agenda including implementation of the strategy, training, and evaluation.
Contribute to the preceptorship programme and education meetings where required. Responsible for undertaking complex and detailed information analysis of specific projects/reports requiring high levels of concentration and preparation of correspondence and complex papers, as directed by their manager Communication Be able to communicate effectively to offer a seamless service alongside other healthcare professionals and across the working of the multi-disciplinary teams. Apply an empathic approach where required and in consideration to the nature of the project whereby staff anxiety and lack of support may impact on working relationships in some situations. Provide and demonstrate effective communication with all key stakeholders.
Deliver presentations as required to preceptees and students in practice either face to face or virtually. Be able to present complex and sensitive information to a range of stakeholders in an engaging way. Undertake complex and detailed information analysis of specific projects/reports requiring high levels of concentration. Ensure any clinical knowledge/coaching being shared with others is up to date and in line with current standards of practice and promote professional practice in line with relevant research.
Budgetary Responsibility Contribute to the financial delivery of the service ensuring it is cost effective and delivered on time.Continually strive for delivering project/function outcomes, value for money and greater efficiency People Management Provide support to preceptees, preceptors and work with the organisations preceptorship teams. Maintaining own professional development and requirement to take part in appraisal and KSF process Research & Development Activity Required to undertake R&D activity (once a month or more frequently) Clinical and Practice Governance Observe and maintain strict confidentiality with regards to any patient/family/staff/records and information in line with the requirements of the Data Protection Act. Any data that is taken/shared as part of a phone call or transported, faxed, or transferred electronically must be undertaken with regard to the Trust Information Governance and Information Security policies. The post holder must adhere to the Trust risk assessment and risk management processes.
The post holder must adhere to infection control policies and procedures. It is a condition of your employment that you are currently registered with your professional body, and it is your responsibility to maintain your professional registration and adhere to your professional code of conduct. Undertake mandatory training and any other training relevant to the role as required by Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust. Take responsibility for personal development and education including statutory, mandatory, and in-service training.
The post holder must participate in clinical and safeguarding audits as required. Contribute to the work required to ensure that the organisation meets the requirement of the professional bodies. Support the ICS/organisation in promoting a transparent and open environment to safely report issues of concern in clinical practice. Take the lead for specific projects, update, maintain, organise, gather, and analyse information to predict/meet future organisational and team needs by identifying best professional practice.
Participate in Clinical supervision on a regular basis. The post holder is required to participate in relevant emergency preparedness process for their team. General Safeguarding people responsibility Safeguarding children and adults at risk of abuse or neglect is a collective responsibility. There is an expectation that all staff develop and maintain their role relevant safeguarding people competencies and comply with local safeguarding partnerships practice.
Alongside this employee who are registrants are reminded of their professional duty of care. Safeguarding means protecting a citizens health, wellbeing, and human rights; enabling them to live free from harm, abuse, and neglect. It is an integral part of providing high-quality health care. Those most in need of protection include: Children and young people Adults at risk, such as those receiving care in their own home, people with physical, sensory, and mental impairments, and those with learning disabilities.
The post holder must at all times carry out their duties with regard to Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Policy. To be aware of the responsibilities of all employees to maintain a safe and healthy environment for patients, visitors, and staff. All post holders must adhere to the code of conduct on confidentiality and be aware of and adhere to all Trust policies and procedures. This job description is intended only as a guide to the range of duties involved.
The post holder will need to be flexible and adaptable in order to respond to other duties that may be required from time to time and the changes and developments within the Trust. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure of Barring Service to be made to check for any previous criminal convictions. Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust is committed to the fair treatment of its staff, potential staff, or users in line with its equal opportunities policy and policy statement on the recruitment of ex-offender

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