Occupational Therapist (Respiratory)

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust seeks a Band 7 Occupational Therapist to join the acute/rehabilitation team in London. You will assess clients with complex needs, set goals, and plan individual and group interventions to maximise independence within a multidisciplinary framework.

HCPC registered OT with NHS experience is required, with supervision of junior staff and flexible/weekend working as part of a 7-day rota.

Qualifications

• Degree in OT plus HCPC registration.
• Evidence of ongoing CPD is expected.
• Experience in NHS settings is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Carry out assessments for a caseload with complex needs.
• Identify and agree treatment goals with clients.
• Plan and implement individual/group interventions to improve independence.
• Manage risk and ensure safety during assessments and home visits.
• Monitor progress and adapt interventions based on outcomes.
• Supervise Band 5 OT and therapy support staff as assigned.
• Collaborate with MDT and families for care planning.

Skills

ACUTE Rehabilitation

Assessment Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Degree in OT

HCPC registered OT

Tools

Word processing

Documentation software

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Roles and responsibilities

CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To carry out appropriate assessments for a designated caseload, addressing occupational performance and skills for clients with multiple/complex needs
• To work with clients to identify and agree treatment goals based on assessment outcomes, which balance the complex interaction of risk, safety, client choice, independence, areas of conflict and eligibility for services
• To use communication, reasoning and negotiation skills to establish a therapeutic relationship in complex cases, managing basic barriers to communication
• To plan and implement individual/group interventions using graded activities to address therapeutic goals and optimise clients' functional independence
• To address all areas of risk associated with individual client's ability to function independently and minimise the effects of disability within their chosen environment, including planning and carrying out home assessments and discharge to assess visits and being responsible for the clients health and safety during this assessment
• To monitor, evaluate and modify interventions in order to measure client progress and treatment effectiveness
• To demonstrate and apply a broad level of understanding of the effects of disability to own caseload management and to inform others practice
• To supervise the caseload management of Band 5 OT plus supervise day to day activity of therapy assistants and students as designated
• To represent the OT Department within the multi-disciplinary team and participate in relevant team/network meetings and ward rounds to contribute to the discussion and planning of client care. To use these forums to seek opinion from the team to inform own caseload analysis and reasoning as appropriate
• To liaise with families/carers and statutory and voluntary agencies to contribute to the discussion and planning of client care and seeking opinion from others to inform own caseload analysis and reasoning as appropriate
• To assess for, facilitate provision and education in use of equipment for independence with authorisation rights of equipment spend up to £500 per client
• To ensure that all documentation and activity recording is maintained according to Trust and College of Occupational Therapists Guidelines
• To comply with College of Occupational Therapists Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct and all other relevant national and local policies and procedures
• To demonstrate the ability to reflect on ethical issues and provide guidance to junior staff as necessary
• To respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of clients and contribute to provision of a service sensitive to these needs
• To progress the client intervention to a satisfactory closure as MDT member. This may include evaluating outcomes, setting up reviews and/or arranging appropriate transfer of care as appropriate
• To provide moving and handling advice for other therapy team members as required
• To participate in the 7 day rota of flexible working within the designated therapy team.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:

• To review and reflect on practice and identify areas for self-development through participation in the annual appraisal system and regular clinical and professional supervision.
• To plan, actively participate in and contribute to the in-service education programme.
• To undertake supervision and appraisals of junior staff as delegated by a senior member of staff.
• To regularly take responsibility for the supervision and education of OT students on clinical placement within the Trust.
• To demonstrate a basic level of leadership skills through management of designated projects.
• To maintain a professional portfolio for CPD, recording learning outcomes and reflections through daily practice, internal and external development opportunities.
• To attend post-graduate lectures and courses to enable achievement of appraisal objectives and to share this knowledge with peers on return.
• To plan and implement induction and education programmes for new staff, OT students and work experience students.
• To attend and actively participate in the OT Clinical Governance Group and other relevant meetings.
• To demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate current research, apply to practice and disseminate findings to local colleagues.
• To deputise for the Band 7 OT in their absence.

ORGANISATIONAL DUTIES:

• To exercise good personal time management, punctuality and consistent reliable attendance.
• To broaden research and development skills through participation in the planning, evaluation and audit/research of practice, clinical pathways and protocols.
• To participate in the planning and delivery of the service business and clinical governance plans and delivery of the Trust business and clinical governance plans.
• To demonstrate an understanding and application of national guidelines and health legislation (e.g. National Clinical Guidelines, NSFs).
• Undertake any other relevant duties as required by the Band 7 Occupational Therapist, Clinical Services Manager.

This job involves regular exposure to unpleasant working conditions eg body fluids including urine, faeces and sputum and occasional exposure to verbal and physical aggression.

This job involves regular weekend working.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Degree in OT or equivalent
• HCPC registration
• Evidence of on-going CPD

Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience of working in acute or rehabiltiation setting
• Physical health experience in NHS

Desirable criteria

• Community experience
• Mental health experience
• Research/ audit experience
• Students supervising/ mentoring
• Supervision of junior staff

Skills and Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Understanding of current best practice and guidelines
• Word processing/ Good IT skills
• Prioritisation skills
• Application of OT processes

Desirable criteria

• Group work/ training/ presentation skills
• Knowledge of standardised assessments and use in practice

Personal qualities

Essential criteria

• Experience of working in MDT
• Able to work weekends/ flexible working

Desirable criteria

• Conflict management experience
• Evidence of client centred non discriminatory approach

Important

• There may be some occasions when we have to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date, this will be due to a high volume of applications. You are therefore advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
• Please check your emails regularly (and your junk folder) as this is how we will communicate with you throughout the recruitment process.
• In submitting an application, you authorise the Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process, should you be appointed to the post.
• During the recruitment process your identity documentation (ie passport, driving licence, visa etc) will be scanned using a device which recognises UV, infrared and machine-readable zone security features of the documents provided.
• Employment at the Trust is offered subject to successful completion of a six month probationary period.
• Some roles may require weekend shift working across multiple sites
• We operate a joint recruitment hub across the North West London Acute Provider Collaborative Group. As part of this, your application and personal data may be shared with partner trusts within the group for recruitment and workforce purposes, in line with General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

Right to work

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