x 1 Fixed Term/Secondment Post Available for 12 monthsAs a Band 6 Occupational Therapist, you will be responsible for ensuring that our service users' needs are met through the delivery of high-quality care.Working both autonomously and as part of the team, you will carry out assessments for adults and children in the community for equipment and adaptations to increase independence, safety, and to assist people in remaining in their own homes.There are increasing numbers of people with long-term complex conditions living in the community.
These individuals need a range of adaptations and equipment to allow them to continue to live as safely and independently as possible.The service is based within the Centre for Independent Living in Huyton and involves some working from home as well as community visits.You will enjoy working as part of a highly skilled, motivated, and friendly team to deliver excellent care.This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check with children's and adult's barred list.Main duties of the jobTo utilise developed specialist knowledge to provide the professional contribution within designated Occupational Therapy Services and to assist in the organisation, development, co-ordination, and evaluation of the Occupational Therapy Service in conjunction with the Clinical Principal Occupational Therapist and relevant Team/Service Manager.The post holder will contribute to an environment that works with local services to provide evidence-based assessment and delivery of care.
They will continue with their own professional development and assist with that of other OT staff.
A flexible approach to working hours is required to ensure that the needs of clients are met.Job responsibilitiesCLINICAL Shared TeamWork in a professional and collaborative manner with the multi-disciplinary team.Be involved in the multidisciplinary team duty system and undertake duty assessments as necessary.Fulfil the care-coordinator role under the ECC framework, including planning and coordinating Case Conferences/Reviews.Ensure intervention is provided in a range of settings suitable to meet the needs of clients.Provide information, education, and support for family members, carers, and other relevant professionals.Participate and promote positive intra-agency working.Participate in case load supervision to monitor the standards of service user care and ensure record keeping is in accordance with Professional and Trust standards.Participate in regular clinical supervision with the Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist, as per Trust policy.Contribute to the development and implementation of integrated care pathways, including appropriate service user assessments/referrals and models of care.Contribute to client-related developments and therapeutic interventions carried out by the whole team.Person SpecificationQualificationsCurrent HPC registrationExperiencePrevious experience in relevant health settingsSupervision of staffEffective team working within a multi-agency frameworkExperience of service developmentExperience using both group and individual treatment skillsDemonstrated experience of problem-solving approachesAudit and research practices relevant to clinical areaAssisting with effective budgetary managementEvidence-based and experience of reflective practicePostgraduate clinical experience within mental health servicesWider range of statutory and non-statutory servicesSkillsAbility to utilise assessment skills and tools effectivelyAbility to communicate in a variety of settingsAbility to formulate relevant reportsDelegation and coordinationAbility to prioritise and work to deadlinesFlexible approach/creative thinkingAble to move and handle clientsAbility to network and influence decision makingKnowledgeAwareness of own strengths and limitationsHigh-level knowledge of specialist area.ValuesAccountabilitySupportHigh professional standardsResponsive to service usersEngaging leadership styleTransparency and honestyDiscreetChange-orientedDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such, it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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