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• To manage a clinical caseload
• To work as a member of the MDT
• To support the development of evidence-based OT practice
• To provide OT specific assessment & interventions via groups & individual work related to: self-care, work and leisure
• To contribute to service development
• To work independently without direct supervision
• To develop skills, knowledge, and experience through participation in preceptorship and the Band 5 development programme

Clinical

• To manage a caseload of service users with mental health needs
• To work with service users to identify OT goals as part of the multi-disciplinary care plan, OT assessment tools & treatment techniques.
• To work with service users in a variety of settings in order to provide the most effective assessment & interventions.
• To plan & implement service user led individual and/or group interventions, using graded activity to achieve therapeutic goals.
• To ensure service users health, social, cultural and spiritual needs are considered at all times.
• To assess for and provide equipment to enhance independence in daily living skills for service users with a physical disability in addition to their mental health needs.
• To monitor, evaluate and modify treatment in order to measure progress and identify outcomes.
• To plan and deliver services within the Care Programme Approach framework.
• To apply a high level of understanding of the effect of disability and provide training and advice on life skills to maximise functional ability.
• To assess the occupational needs of service users and establish and evaluate appropriate treatment interventions.
• To identify appropriate & inappropriate referrals and prioritise workload.
• To manage effective discharge ensuring service user and all relevant agencies are given relevant information.
• To contribute to and carry out risk assessment & risk management plans.
• To work as part of the MDT and attend all relevant clinical meetings

Communication

• To communicate complex and sensitive information that is appropriate with service users and carers, team members, OT colleagues and other agencies.
• To demonstrate effective communication skills with those who have difficulty with communication for any reason.
• To communicate effectively as required within job role using appropriate methods of communication.
• To promote an awareness of the OT role within the team, negotiating priorities where appropriate

Documentation

• To ensure that up to date electronic and written records are maintained in accordance with Professional and Trust standards.

Professional Ethics

• To comply with the RCOT Code of Ethics and Professional conduct & HCPC standards for registration
• To adhere to Trust policies, procedures, and guidelines
• To adhere to any other relevant local and national policies and guidelines
• To respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of service users and contribute to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs.
• To demonstrate the ability to reflect on ethical issues.

Leadership, supervision and appraisal

• To review and reflect on own practice and performance through effective use of professional and operational supervision and appraisal guided by KSF

Training staff and students

• To contribute to the induction, training, and education of students [both OT & other professions] and other staff in clinical area

Service development and delivery

• To contribute to service & policy review and implementation
• To participate in the operational planning, implementation, evaluation and audit of practice, clinical care pathways and protocols within own clinical area
• To raise awareness of the OT service within own clinical area
• To participate in the development of the OT service within own clinical area

Professional Development

• To apply acquired skills and knowledge in order to establish professional competence and fitness to practice as a Band 5 OT
• To attend all relevant mandatory training as directed by the Trust.
• To contribute to CPD through participation in internal and external training and other development opportunities
• To maintain and update a CPD portfolio.

Clinical governance and quality standards

• To contribute to the team’s clinical governance and quality agenda
• To ensure practice is evidence based.
• To demonstrate understanding and application of national guidelines and legislation relating to mental health & social care provision
• Observe and apply Health and Safety regulations.
• To always apply risk management procedures
• To promote and facilitate service user involvement in own clinical area

Line management and staff budgets

• To exercise good personal time management, punctuality, and consistent reliable attendance
• To be responsible for maintaining stock & advising on resources required to carry out the job, including the responsible management of petty cash

Research and practice development

• To demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate current research and apply them to practice.
• To participate in local audit and research projects

Physical and mental effort

• • To work with clients who have complex needs and challenging behaviour.
  • To adhere to Trust’s requirements for management of violence training relevant to clinical area
  • To continually observe service users during assessments and interventions, identify changes in mental state and respond accordingly.