Occupational Therapist

at  Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Clinical/Practice To be responsible for providing expert care in OT, in accordance with the HCPC codes of professional conduct To provide expert, autonomous and highly specialist OT clinical practice within a multi disciplinary Team to include: - Initial assessment and formulation using a range of mental health or other specialist tools When required to do so making appropriate judgements about own caseload To assess, plan, implement and evaluate care in negotiation with service users, carers and other services, considering the needs of a diverse community Undertaking OT specific assessment and interventions Apply a range of therapeutic modalities, using evidence based interventions in accordance with the requirements of care pathways Contributing to multidisciplinary team decisions at the point of discharge and or transfer of the service user To participate in and provide a specialist OT perspective to multi-disciplinary team meetings/case discussions Maintaining contemporaneous records to the standard required by the trust and the relevant professional body Assessing and managing risk on a continuous basis, in line with trust policy Encouraging service users to accept an optimum level of responsibility for their programme of care and with their consent, where appropriate, seek the co-operation of friends, relatives, carers. Support other members of staff in their assessment and management of service user care needs through reviewing initial data collection; monitoring of their progress; feedback; discussion and reports at care reviews or CPA reviews with the team. To identify carers and to offer carers assessments and review carers care plans as appropriate To be able to demonstrate and explain clinical reasoning in relation to professional input to a service users care plan when required to members of the team, trainees or others external to the organisation. To recognise and respond appropriately to challenging behaviour in line with Trust policies At all times to act in accordance with trust policies in relation to risk assessment contributing to comprehensive assessments of risk, and monitoring as appropriate To have up to date and detailed knowledge, understanding and experience of Mental Health legislation as required To be aware of personal accountability and responsibility in respect of ensuring that cleanliness standards and practices are maintained in the clinical environment and that these are compliant with PEAT, The Hygiene Code, CQC requirements and Trust Infection Control protocols and procedures.
To follow trust policy in promptly reporting all accidents and incidents. Undertaking investigations when called upon to do so or nominating / supervising relevant others in this role. To ensure the implementation of national guidelines for clinical best practice and apply to practice where ever relevant. To undertake and lead where appropriate, in the evaluation and audit of professional interventions, clients and the service.
Managerial To work in conjunction with the Ward Manager to deliver integrated governance requirements, this may include contributing to the developing of policy and guidelines which determine practice standards. To work with the ward Manager to ensure that staff are compliant with safeguarding requirements to protect children and vulnerable adults. To provide consultation within the team on own area of specialism. To assist team members during care reviews The postholder, recognising service users as individuals, will foster collaborative working with other agencies both in investigations and in joint working; agree the best approach to meeting individuals mental health, physical health, and recovery, social, spiritual and recreational care needs, and ensure that care provided respects equality and diversity that is supportive of service users and their carers.
To respond to complaints or other concerns as they arise and in accordance with trust policy, and in conjunction with the Operational Services Manager and Ward Manager. To undertake other duties in a corporate role as may be reasonably expected in accordance with the grade of the post to ensure the attainment of team and service objectives. Education, Training and Research and Development To adhere to all Trust policies and procedures and requirements of professional registration To be managed by and receive supervision from a nominated line manager, including annual review of performance as part of the appraisal system. To be in receipt of and engage with clinical and professional supervision.
To maintain and update relevant knowledge and skills, maintain a professional portfolio and participate in further training to comply with professional registration and clinical governance requirements. To ensure that all personal and team mandatory training requirements are up-to-date as required by Trust policies and professional requirements. To act as a role model to others Evaluation of the service against Trust and national benchmarks with resultant development of the service in response to areas identified as needing development through staff training, service delivery. To lead on agreed clinical governance programmes and service evaluations in discussion with the ward manager.
To actively maintain an awareness of current professional developments within the field of mental health, including current legislation, practice, research and development and policy Communication Maintain confidentiality of information, in accordance with Trust Policy. Contribute to the effective communication process of often sensitive or highly sensitive information with service users, carers, family, friends and staff colleagues. Always acting in a dignified and responsible manner with service users, visitors, carers and colleagues; listening carefully and responding using appropriate language and communication skills which acknowledge cultural differences and professional boundaries. Communicates appropriate and accurate information to and from other departments, divisions and agencies as required.
To lead, attend and participate in team meetings and contribute ideas to multi-professional team discussions. To use and complete all Trust clinical documentation to the required standard, including care plans, pathway documents and EPR progress notes and professional reports accurately and in a timely manner. To work in ways that supports shared responsibility within the team, demonstrating support, respect and courtesy towards colleagues and those from other disciplines. To act promptly in ensuring that all incidents related to service users, staff, visitors or others are reported using the correct format and procedures in line with trust policy.
Ensure that all incidents are investigated and findings communicated and action plans are actioned Health and safety Recognise own role in meeting the requirements of the Health and Safety At Work Act 1974 To ensure safe working practices and environment. To report, without delay, all hazards, both real and potential. To ensure appropriate use, maintenance, cleanliness, replacement and storage of all material and equipment. To abide by local and Trust policies and procedures with relation to health and safety PROBATIONARY PERIOD this post is subject to the requirements of a six month probationary scheme for new staff only.
CONFIDENTIALITY All information concerning patients/clients and staff must be treated as strictly confidential at all times. VALUING DIVERSITY It is the aim of the Trust to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of sex, sexual orientation, marital/partnership status, race, religion, age, creed, colour, ethnic origin, disability, part time working status and real or suspected HIV/AIDS status and is not placed at a disadvantage by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable. To this end the Trust has a Valuing Diversity in the Workplace Policy and it is for each employee to contribute to its success

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