Band 6 Rotation Acute and Community sites.
We are looking for Occupational therapists with excellent communication skills to join our expanding band 6 rotation in the trust. This is a fixed term contract to cover a secondment.
We are extremely lucky in that we have a wide variety of options available on our rotation to meet your career and development needs.
The rotation consists of acute rotations including the large stroke unit.
We have a large amount of community rotation options which include rehab and long term conditions. We have well established links with community partners and have options for exploring additional options on the rotation, should you be keen.
Currently we are exploring expansion of the rotation into paediatrics with our community partners.
You will have an excellent opportunity to develop your knowledge and specialist skills and to further your career in a Band 6 post. We have an established cross site band 6 development programme and peer support group. The trust actively support access to external courses and training.
The posts are for qualified Occupational Therapist with an interest in developing specialist skills in neurology and experience at Band 5 or Band 6 level.
A professional attitude is essential along with the skills to work in a busy, fast paced setting.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Post-graduate clinical experience working as a Band 5 Occupational Therapist
Evidence of participation in In-service training and Personal CPD
HCPC registration and RCOT/BAOT membership
Candidates must have a professional, enthusiastic, friendly and flexible approach
Working days and or shift patterns will be agreed by the line manager to meet the needs of the service, including shift patterns over 7 day period covering 8am-8pm in some services.
Informal visits will be available on request to shortlisted candidates.

1 Clinical
1.1 To assess and treat a specific caseload of patients
1.2 To demonstrate a broad level of knowledge and understanding of clinical conditions.
1.3 To undertake individual initial screens to identify patient need including areas affecting functional ability, followed by agreed assessment plans.
1.4 To design / plan individual patient treatment programmes to implement oneself, or to delegate as appropriate
1.5 To assess and provide treatment for the functional level of patients with regard to personal and domestic activities of daily living, to maximise independence.
1.6 To select and conduct standardised cognitive and perceptual testing with further assessment when needed.
1.7 To carry out an initial risk assessment where necessary and to monitor ongoing risk
1.8 To assess need and risk factors for hoist and wheelchair provision
1.9 To advise, recommend, make provision for the installation of appropriate aids and adaptations to the patient’s social and physical environment.
1.10 To carry out home visits, with or without the patient, to assess environmental risks and functional ability at home.
1.11 To carry out community visits to assess for and practise daily living skills as needed.
1.12 To identify and set client centred goals
1.13 To monitor and evaluate treatment, including the use of outcome measures, in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of the intervention
1.14 To participate in decisions regarding placements post discharge.
1.15 To undertake discharge planning / co-ordination of complex patients.
1.16 When working in the community and domiciliary settings, to work as a lone practitioner with telephone support from a senior Occupational Therapist, if required.
1.17 To refer on to appropriate agencies for the continuation of treatment, reassessment, monitoring and provision of further adaptations.
1.18 To participate in the weekend service.
2 Communication
2.1 To communicate effectively with patients and carers, O.T colleagues, multidisciplinary team members and other agencies
2.2 To participate in the multidisciplinary team meetings and case conferences.
2.3 To advise and educate patients and carers regarding aids / equipment and safety in the home and community
2.4 To participate in staff meetings and other meetings as directed by senior staff and the Lead O.T.
3 Documentation
3.1 To maintain up to date activity data and activity records in accordance with Professional and Trust standards.
3.2 To promptly provide reports on home visits
3.3 To provide specific reports to other agencies as appropriate
4 Professional Ethics
4.1 To adhere to the COT Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct, and all other relevant policies and procedures. These include maintaining confidentiality and respecting the patient’s dignity, privacy culture and wishes.
5 Leadership, Supervision and Appraisal
5.1 To participate in the individual performance review programme
5.2 To effectively use supervision and appraisal to reflect on own practice and performance.
5.3 To undertake the supervision and appraisal of junior/support staff as delegated by a senior member of staff
5.4 To delegate tasks to support staff as appropriate
5.5 To provide advice to junior/support staff on a day to day basis as required.
5.6 To deputise for the Senior I in his/her absence, taking responsibility for operational management of the team, allocating and organising the work of junior and assistant staff to meet service priorities on a daily basis.
6 Training Staff and Students
6.1 To participate in the planning and implementing of the induction, training and education of students and other staff in this setting.
6.2 To be responsible for the supervision and written assessment of O.T. students on practice placement on a regular basis
6.3 To give presentations on specific chosen topics.
6.4 Responsibility for organising specific aspects of training within the department.
7 Service Development and Delivery
7.1 To work with other staff within the department to ensure that equipment is maintained and stock monitored.
7.2 To manage the caseload efficiently in order to achieve timely and safe discharges of patients from hospital.
7.3 To assist senior staff and the Lead O.T. / Inpatient Therapy Manager in implementing new policies within the department.
7.4 To undertake specific departmental duties as requested by Senior staff or Lead O.T / Inpatient Therapy Manager
7.5 To work constructively with other senior OTs / Inpatient Therapy Manager on service development issues, adapting practice and/or making recommendations for change as indicated.
8 Personal / Professional Development
8.1 To participate in internal and external training opportunities, including mandatory and statutory training, to meet identified objectives and demonstrate ongoing development.
8.2 To demonstrate an increasingly complex skills and knowledge base to establish competence and fitness to practise as a senior O.T.
8.3 To maintain a professional portfolio for CPD