Senior Occupational Therapist

at  The Christie NHS Foundation Trust

Manchester M20, England, United Kingdom -

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Immediate29 Jul, 2024GBP 42618 Annual04 May, 2024N/AGood communication skillsNoNo
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Description:

This is an exciting opportunity for a senior Occupational Therapist to rotate across the outpatient Proton Beam Therapy (PBT) service and the clinical and medical oncology wards at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust.
The Christie treats adults with cancer from around the North West, whilst the PBT service treats those aged 16 and over from around the UK.
This is an opportunity for a passionate and forward-thinking Occupational Therapist to be part of a dynamic, leading and ground-breaking service.
You will have responsibility for a clinical caseload spanning outpatient and inpatient settings, using clinical reasoning skills to develop and provide individualised programmes of care. You will also coordinate, supervise and support Band 5 Occupational Therapists and Therapy Assistants working across these areas.
The successful candidate will be expected to provide advice, education and training within the Rehabilitation Department and the wider Trust. This includes supporting staff development, clinical teaching of staff and undergraduates who are on placement as well as service development.

Responsibilities:

C linical
To undertake comprehensive Occupational Therapy assessment of patients as an autonomous practitioner, including those with complex physical, psychosocial and cognitive problems. Use clinical reasoning skills and knowledge of evidence-based practice to determine treatment plans, rehabilitation and discharge planning.
To work collaboratively with the senior physiotherapists in delivering a high quality efficient service to patients attending the Christie for Proton Beam Therapy, including both outpatients and inpatients and the clinical and medical oncology wards
To undertake treatment planning and implementation of agreed goal orientated intervention with patient/carers
To accept clinical responsibility for those patients referred to the Occupational Therapy service
To monitor, evaluate and modify Occupational Therapy treatment plans in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of intervention
To assess for specialist disability equipment
To carry out risk assessments and provide training and advice on safe moving and handling within the ward environment and to facilitate discharge to the patients home environment.
To liaise effectively as appropriate with other National Health, Social Services, private and voluntary agencies to ensure safety of patients whilst undergoing treatment and timely discharge
To provide accurate reports on patients functional abilities as required
To make appropriate and timely referrals to external agencies
To communicate complex and sensitive patient related information to ensure effective collaborative working between multi-disciplinary team members
To communicate discharge plans and Occupational Therapy intervention to patients and relatives and the multi-disciplinary team members
To participate in the supervision and management of assistant staff, students and other healthcare professionals.
To be responsible for the safe use of all Occupational Therapy equipment within the trust, by staff, patients and relatives
To assist the Band 7 occupational therapist to monitor referrals, caseloads and prioritising referrals as required.
To monitor effectiveness of intervention through goal setting, outcome measurement and evaluation of practice.
The post holder may be required to lone work within the hospital setting
Professional
To be fully aware of and comply with the rules of professional conduct as set by The College of Occupational Therapy and Health & Care Professional Council.
To work within guidelines of policies and procedures and standards set by Christie Hospital NHS Trust
To participate in an on-going evaluation of both the Inpatient Occupational Therapy Service and Proton beam therapy service, to demonstrate the role and contribution it offers to cancer care
To promote the role of Occupational Therapy both internally and externally of the Christie NHS Foundation Trust
To ensure the health and safety of staff and patients and to report any areas of potential risk to the Senior Occupational Therapist or Divisional Manager
To be responsible for Continued Professional Development as directed by the Health Professions Council
Managerial
To contribute to the development of all staff within the rehabilitation department, actively encourage and participate in supervision, training and development opportunities within the team, including students and junior staff.
To delegate duties to occupational therapy assistant
To collaborate with other senior staff on ways to maintain, monitor and improve services provided and undertake audits or research projects as appropriate
To behave in a professional manner at all times and to all people
To supervise the education of pre-registration occupational therapists during their fieldwork practice
To operate a flexible service according to the needs of the service and the clinical area as directed by senior staff.
To discuss service provision issues with senior staff and to report any incidents, clinical or non-clinical promptl


REQUIREMENT SUMMARY

Min:N/AMax:5.0 year(s)

Hospital/Health Care

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Oral Healthcare Services

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Manchester M20, United Kingdom