Occupational Therapy Team Lead

10 hours ago


Maidstone, Kent, United Kingdom Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership... Full time
Job Summary
As a Senior Occupational Therapist within the multi-disciplinary care team at Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust, you will play a pivotal role in providing high-quality occupational therapy services to service users. With a strong focus on assessment, planning, delivery, and evaluation of therapeutic interventions, you will be responsible for managing a defined caseload and working collaboratively with staff, carers, and service users to identify goals and develop effective intervention plans.

Main Responsibilities
• Ensure accurate assessments of service users, analysing and interpreting information to form a comprehensive understanding of their needs and capabilities.
• Work collaboratively with service users, staff, and carers to identify goals and develop tailored intervention plans that maximise occupational engagement and performance while balancing risk and promoting choice and independence.
• Monitor, evaluate, and modify therapeutic interventions to measure progress and increase efficacy, ensuring the best possible outcomes for service users.
• Act as an experienced clinician, supporting best practice in line with NICE guidance and professional standards.
• Demonstrate clinical leadership skills through the management of dedicated projects and quality improvement initiatives.

Requirements
• Adhere to the Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct of Occupational Therapists and Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Standards of Conduct, Performance, and Ethics and Standards of Proficiency for Occupational Therapists.
• Maintain professional registration and support the implementation of the Allied Health Professions (AHP) strategy.
• Uphold KMPT's policies, procedures, and guidelines, ensuring that the Trust's values are reflected in occupational therapy practice.
• Provide effective supervision, support, and guidance to designated staff and students, prioritising the individuality of service users' views, wishes, values, and beliefs.
• Liaise effectively with service users, family, carers, advocates, and health and social care professionals to ensure continuity of care and delivery of a coordinated service as part of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Ensure all communication adheres to Trust policy and Caldicott/data protection principles, assessing capacity and obtaining informed consent from service users where necessary.

About You
We are seeking an experienced and skilled Occupational Therapist who can provide expert advice and guidance to the team, demonstrating a commitment to ongoing personal development and maintaining professional registration. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders and adapt to changing circumstances. This is a challenging yet rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of service users and contribute to the success of our occupational therapy team.

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