Senior Occupational Therapist (Xr07)

Job summary The interview for this post will be held on the Thursday 13th February.We are looking for a dedicated Senior OccupationalTherapist to join our dynamic Specialist Surgery and Acute (SSA) OT Team as aclinical OT lead within the Trauma and Orthopaedic team at Leeds GeneralInfirmary.
We would love to welcome an enthusiastic therapist who is ready tostep into this role and embrace the challenges and opportunities of workingwithin an Acute NHS Trust environment.
Thepost holder will be encouraged to develop innovative ways of working, utilisingproficient leadership and management skills.
Providing the team with asupportive and flexible working environment is vital.
Evidence of management of complex patientswith occupation at the heart of your treatment and management strategies isessential.Support for the post holder will come from regularsupervision with the Clinical Service Manager and through being part of adiverse, inclusive and unified staff network.
The Trust also provide access toMental Health first aiders, Freedom to speak up champions and Unison representatives.Continuous development is offered through appraisal, internal learning andexternal training.
The post holder will be part of the wider SSA OT team whichoffers further learning opportunities in a variety of clinical areas.
Main duties of the job Main duties of the job: -Work as a specialist practitioner managing theclinical delivery of the Trauma and Orthopaedic OT service-To lead clinical speciality, managing staff andresources to meet service standards and needs of patients.
-To provide support for the wider SSA team basedon your knowledge, skills and competencies in order to meet changing servicedemands and priorities.This post is and offers great flexibility, includingoccasional bank holiday cover.Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust (LTHT) prides itself onworking in the Leeds Way with these values at the core of everything we do.LTHT employees can access multiple benefits, including salary sacrifice schemes(including Trust nursery and Lease car schemes) and Cycle to work scheme.
Queries welcome/encouraged: please contact Lucy May(Clinical Service Manager) As part of the interview process you will be required todescribe your leadership style and how you have used this to lead though a) achange process b) a time of conflict.
(10mins) About us Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to ourprocess of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to newroles.
As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reservethe right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed.
Ifyou do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle,please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the namedcontact if you have any questions Job description Job responsibilities Towork within the Occupational Therapy Service, leading coordinating anddeveloping effective intervention in a specialist area, in conjunction with theHead Occupational Therapist Clinical Area and colleagues.Tomanage autonomously a clinical workload at a highly specialist level: assessingand treating patients and maintaining associated records.Toapply evidence based knowledge of the specialist clinical area, acquiredthrough in depth experience and/or academic study to specialist post graduatelevel or equivalentToprovide Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention to patients withdiverse, complex and multiple pathological presentations.Toadopt a key role in clinical risk assessment and discharge planningTotake responsibility for organising and carrying out home assessments.
Leadingand co-ordinating discussions with patients and carers, health and social careprofessionals and community agencies to plan and implement effective and safehospital discharges.Toprovide an evidence based service to the specialist clinical area.Toprovide a patient-focused service following the Occupational Therapyprocess (screen referrals, assess andplan treatment programmes, implement and evaluate treatment programmes, monitorand plan discharge) using Occupational Therapy core skills.Torepresent the Occupational Therapy Service and act as a patient advocate inmulti-disciplinary meetings, with external agencies such as Social Services,Housing, Intermediate Care Services.Tomanage, supervise and delegate to Occupational Therapists within the team.Tomanage, supervise and delegate to Occupational Therapy Support Staff.Tosupervise and educate Occupational Therapy Students.Toassist with the general caseload of the team as service needs dictate.Toact as a highly specialist Occupational Therapy Resource for colleagues, carersand patients.Tolead and participate in team and service developments including audit andresearch.Thetrust acknowledges and supports the statements laid down by the Code of Ethicsand Professional Conduct (College of Occupational Therapy).
The post holderwill be professionally accountable to Health Professions Council, andaccountable contractually to their employer and to the law for their actions.3.
Job DimensionsClinicalResponsibilitiesThepost holder will be responsible for the management of patients with highlycomplex health and social care needs.
The post holder as a highly specialised,autonomous practitioner will address occupational therapy performance skills,social context and activity demands in collaboration with patients, carers andcolleagues.Clinicalintervention may take place in a variety of settings including wards, therapydepartments, clinics, peoples homes, work places community facilities, childcare and educational establishments.Thework involves close liaison with the multi-disciplinary team and communitybased health and social care providers.Referto Section 9 for specific details of responsibilities.TeamResponsibilities 1.
To manage, supervise and supportOccupational Therapists, Support Staff and Students2.
To deputise for the Head OccupationalTherapist3.
To represent Occupational Therapy onworking parties and multi-agency meetings4.
To act as a resource of clinicalexpertise and advice within the clinical specialty for colleagues, patients and carers5.
To be responsible for routineorganisation and maintenance6.
To initiate, lead and contribute toservice development7.
To support the team in meeting localand government targets8.
To lead and participate in projects9.
To lead and participate in in-servicetraining10.
To initiate, promote and implementchanges to policies, procedures and practices within the clinical area asidentified in team plan11.
To be responsible for financial andphysical resources, for example, the use of equipment store systems such asLeeds Equipment Service, petty cash12.
To be responsible for checking andcleaning equipment in line with Trust and service Health and Safety PoliciesProfessionalResponsibilities1.
To support Trust objectives andbusiness plan2.
To lead and promote Service objectivesand business plan3.
Specialist knowledge of ModernisationAgenda/Government Initiatives4.
To ensure clinical governance, qualityassurance and professional standards are adhered to.5.
Membership of COT specialist sectionrelevant to post6.
Awareness of COT initiatives7.
To initiate, promote and lead changesto policies, procedures and practice within the clinical speciality which mayimpact on other disciplines.5.
Core Values1.
Listening to patients and carers inorder to understand their needs, values, interests and aspirations.2.
Promoting personal identity andempowerment by giving information and choices to patients.3.
Working together in a supportiveenvironment that values the contribution and proactivity of every team member.4.
Respecting each persons individuality,and treating others with the highest degree of dignity and equality.5.
Welcoming social and cultural diversityin patients, within teams and other colleagues.6.
Delivering high quality and equitableservices for all service users.7.
Committing to the provision of the bestpractice underpinned by a sound evidence base.8.
Embracing personal learningexperiences.6.
Core Behaviours and SkillsToa highly specialist level:1.
Communication Skills - Written andVerbal Skill2.
Computer skills3.
Ability to maintain clear lines ofappropriate communication4.
Ability to work as part of a Team (OTand MDT)5.
Interpersonal Skills6.
Problem-Solving Skills7.
Clinical Reasoning8.
Analytical Skills9.
Investigative Skills10.
Presentation Skills11.
Facilitation Skills12.
Coaching Skills13.
Time Management and ability to prioritise14.
Ability to Delegate15.
Ability to motivate others16.
Effective Supervision17.
Ability to work within flexible hours18.
Ability to initiate and takeresponsibility for personal development19.
Ability to ensure that others takeresponsibility for their personal development20.
Links with relevant specialist sectionand other networks21.
Ability to work in a changing environment22.
Negotiation within limitations of service23.
Ability to work under pressure24.
Assertiveness Skills25.
Ability to move and handle patients26.
Complex discharge planning27.
Ability to promote Occupational Therapy28.
Adaptability29.
Initiative30.
Empathy and Sensitivity31.
Ability to influence and persuade32.
Patient-focused33.
Strive to empower 34.
Ability to maintain confidentiality35.
Ability to promote and practice clinicalgovernance36.
Involvement in relevant specialist groupsand networks8.
Core Knowledge and UnderstandingToa highly specialist level:1.
Occupational Therapy process - screenreferrals, assess and plan treatment programmes, implement and evaluatetreatment programmes, monitor and plan discharge2.
Assess motor, perceptual, cognitive,emotional and psycho-social components of occupational performance.3.
Apply relevant theory and models ofOccupational Therapy4.
Awareness of Risk Assessment andManagement5.
Complex discharge Planning6.
Understanding of functionalimplications of illness and disability7.
Disability Rights and Legislation8.
Awareness of the matrix of agenciesinvolved in the delivery of services9.
Awareness of the facets of clinicalgovernance10.
Understanding of research methodology11.
Organisational Awareness12.
Diversity Awareness13.
Current relevant legislation14.
Relevant national and professionalguidelines, standards and frameworks15.
Relevant clinical conditions andprognosis16.
Specialised treatment techniques17.
Relevant standardised assessment18.
Provision and fitting of adaptiveequipment19.
Fieldwork Education Training9.
Principal Duties and Areas ofResponsibilityClinical1.
To accept clinical responsibility for adesignated caseload of patients and to identify patients who can be delegatedto others.2.
To support with the general caseload inthe team as service needs dictate.3.
To deliver a service using theOccupational Therapy process (screen referrals, assess and plan treatmentprogrammes, implement and evaluate treatment programmes, monitor and plandischarge) and core skills.4.
To establish capacity, gain validinformed consent and have the ability to work within a legal framework withpatients who lack capacity to consent to treatment.5.
To assess individual patients, plan andcarry out effective Occupational Therapy intervention to a highly specialistlevel, in the most appropriate environment taking into account each patientsindividual physical, social and emotional needs.6.
To research evidence and lead inevidence based practice.7.
To work autonomously, with mostlyindirect supervision.8.
To interpret and analyse at an advancedlevel clinical and non-clinical information across a range of conditions.9.
To use advanced investigative andanalytical skills regarding patients and services.10.
To use clinical reasoning, criticalthinking and analysis to develop individual goals and interventions whichoptimise functional ability.11.
To plan and prioritise clinical work.12.
To delegate work to support staff andobtain feedback from delegated tasks.13.
To use a range of verbal and non-verbalcommunication tools/strategies to communicate complex information effectivelyto patients/carers.
This may include patients/ carers who may have difficultiesin understanding or communicating.
Theinformation may relate to prognosis and rehabilitation outcome.14.
To utilise strategies of persuasion andmotivation to encourage patients to engage in intervention.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential HPC registration Degree in Occupational Therapy / or equivalent Experience Essential Extensive post graduate experience including 18 months at a senior level Experience in the clinical speciality and in a range clinical areas.
Skills and Behaviours Essential Supervision skills Advanced problem solving skills Excellent communication skills Leadership skills Excellent time management Able to take responsibility for self and others Able to take responsibility for local service delivery Team worker