Rotational Occupational Therapist

NHS Jobs; Oxford; Sur place; GBP 32 000 - 46 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust seeks an Occupational Therapist to manage a caseload, assess and treat patients, and promote OT within the service. The role requires collaboration with the therapies department and MDT, including liaison for post-discharge plans.

The post involves using standardized assessments, applying clinical reasoning, and educating others about OT while supporting the development of departmental policies.

Qualifications

• Managing a caseload of patients and providing timely assessment and treatment in line with current evidence and guidelines.
• Educating others about OT and promoting the service.
• Participating in fieldwork education of OT students and teaching within the department.

Responsabilités

• Establishes and maintains effective communication with patients, carers and staff.
• Uses OT theory and models to address patient needs and inform decision making.
• Carries out assessments and treatments involving moderate physical effort.
• Plans and implements treatment plans and selects appropriate assessments.
• Ensures timely discharge planning and liaison with other agencies across the patient care pathway.

Description du poste

Establishes and maintains effective communication with various individuals and groups on complex and potentially stressful topics in a range of situations. Obtains and presents complex information in an accessible manner where there are barriers to communication. To be able to motivate and persuade patients, carers and other staff through effective verbal & non-verbal communication skills. Records all necessary information in line with established standards and ensures practice of using the Data Protection Act in accordance with local policies and OT specifications. To participate in regular meetings and learning opportunities with other membersof the therapies department and the wider MDT. To ensure appropriate liaison with other agencies throughout the patient carepathway, including post discharge. To educate others both formally and informally about OT andpositively promote the service. Clinical responsibilities - To be responsible for managing a caseload of patients and provide timely assessment and treatment in line with current evidence and guidelines. To formulate goals/clinical objectives with patients/carers/relatives and other health professionals and continually re-assess patients to evaluate progress and alter treatment programmes accordingly. To use developed physical skills, including dexterity, co-ordination and sensory skills for therapy assessment and treatment techniques in all clinical settings. To carry out assessments and treatments involving moderate physical effort frequently throughout the day. Based on a sound understanding of the patient'sneeds and goals, use clinical reasoning to inform decision making at all stages of the OT process. To use concepts, theories, principles of OT, frames ofreference and theoretical models to address a patient's problems and needs. To assess patients occupational performance including but not limited to the domains of self care, productivity and leisure incorporating assessment of physical, cognitive and affective areas. To formulate and implement treatment plans on an individual and group basisusing evidence-based practice, incorporating current professional standards for OT. To select and implement appropriate standardised assessments and outcome measures relevant to the patient population. To identify need and carry out home assessments and access visits in accordance with local policy. To identify supervision needs and use clinical supervision appropriately, exploringown practice and maximising opportunities to develop knowledge base, skills andexperience. To participate actively in the fieldwork education of OT students and work experience students. To participate actively in giving and receiving in-service training and development. To adhere to relevant national, local and departmental policies, proceduresand guidelines regarding clinical and administrative practices including attendance at and contributing to therapies or team meetings. To justify rationale for provision or non-provision of adaptive equipment and provideadvice/instructions to patients/carers on safe use, fitting and care of prescribedequipment. To ensure out of county patients are referred for the necessary OT follow up as required. To be competent in the use and application of specialised equipment and be responsible for its safe use with patients, undertaking relevant risk assessments. To maintain an up to date working knowledge of community services and how to access them to facilitate a timely, quality discharge. To be competent in non-traditional OT assessments such as functional mobility. To participate in data collection and audit for evaluation of clinical effectiveness. To be willing and able to work the hours required by the service this may include evenings (up until 8pm) and weekends within a 37.5hr a week shift pattern. Planning and Organisational Skills - To demonstrate flexible and effective time management skills to manage caseload anddepartmental duties appropriately and be able to respond to unpredictable workload and frequent interruptions. To assist senior therapists in delegating and organising the work of therapy assistants to meet demands of the service. To prepare for monthly supervision sessions and maintain an accurate record of all meetings and discussions. To identify areas for learning and development and have a proactive approach to planning training to meet these needs. 4.Service & Personal Development - To develop knowledge and understanding of the research process. To contribute to evaluation of clinical effectiveness within the service and support Trust and departmental strategies regarding clinical governance issues. To contribute to research surveys, audits and evaluation activity or other projects within the OT department, underpinned by appropriate methodology anddocumentation. To participate in staff appraisal and ensure that individual objectives reflectthe department's/Trust's objectives. Identify own training needs and to attendcourses, professional meetings, team meetings, in-service training and consultingwith specialist therapists. To assist with inducting new starters to OT Department. Provide supervision to unqualified staff once appropriate experience andcompetencies obtained. To be able to manage a project on a small scale. Maintains own and encourages others to maintain a reflective diary/log. Demonstrates commitment to continuing education and identifies requirements of self and others. Undertakes self directed study in relevant professional area to expand knowledge base. To be aware of and promote cross-site links by working with other therapistsacross the Trust and to support OT speciality groups. To contribute to the development of the OT service, includingpolicies/protocols within the OUH NHS FT. To complete an evidence-based project on each rotation and present back to colleagues. Information & Resource Management - To be aware of and abide by the criteria for provision of equipment, includingfinancial limits and referring onto other organisations, as necessary. To be competent using the online electronic system for ordering equipment forpatients' discharge. To maintain patient records and statistics in line with Trust standards and theData Protection Act. To maintain up-to-date records of all leave (annual, sick, professional, study) andto take responsibility for the reporting of absence in line with Trust policy. To use the Trust Intranet, EPR, email and data bases. To take responsibility for the maintenance of the department's equipment andinformation files.

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust