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Occupational Therapist Specialist
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Job summary
The Adaptations Service is a very busy MDT incorporating Occupational Therapists, Disability Officers, and Disabled Facilities Grants Officers, with NHS and Council staff working together to deliver major adaptations within the community.
Our aim is to help people remain independent by providing suitable adaptations within the home environment, or through carrying out housing needs assessments to provide recommendations to support moving to a property that would be more suitable for their current and long-term needs.
The service covers functional assessments for the environmental needs of both Adults and Children with complex ranges of disabilities and will provide experience with specialities, adaptations, and equipment including major extensions to peoples homes.
The successful candidate will work together with the person and their families, carers, and contracted external companies and building contractors to help prevent unnecessary admissions to hospital / residential settings and allow people to remain in their own homes. This priority is high on the government agenda and is supported by substantial budgets to achieve this goal.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job
To be responsible for the delivery of Occupational Therapy within the Adaptations Service, and as a unit of Adults and Health, utilising in-depth theoretical and technical skills to recommend major adaptations to a persons home. To provide professional rehousing reports to highlight the risks within the present environment and the recommendations and priority to move to alternative accommodation. To independently manage a caseload of adults and children with complex needs within the Adaptations Service using evidence based, person centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions. To provide leadership, supervision, and appraisal for junior and non-qualified staff and students. To participate in the planning, development and evaluation of Occupational Therapy Service, holding responsibility for defined projects.
About us
We provide care and support to over a million people inWakefield and Kirklees in their homes, community settings and across ourthree hospital sites at Pontefract, Dewsbury and Pinderfields (Wakefield).
Always striving for excellence, we are at the forefront ofinnovation and research, and we invest in teaching and the development of ourworkforce.
We live by our values of caring, improving, being respectfuland maintaining high standards. We listen and learn because we aim to make MidYorkshire the best place to work and receive care.
We value diversity and welcome talent and enthusiasmirrespective of age, disability, neurodivergence, sex, gender identity andgender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation,or other personal circumstances including providing unpaid carers support tosomeone with a health and care need. As ethnic minority groups, members of theLGBTQ+ community, and people with a disability/neurodivergence are currentlyunder-represented across the organisation, we encourage applications frommembers of these groups. We have policies and procedures to ensure allapplicants are treated fairly and consistently.
We are proud of our staff networks - who offer valuableguidance and feedback from those with lived experience.
We have a clear vision and you could be part of this Ifyou share our values and you want to make a difference to the lives of ourpatients and their families and carers, we would love to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be responsible for the written recording of up to date, accurate information concerning the Occupational Therapy intervention in line with Trust, College of Occupational Therapy, and Social Services guidelines, and abide by legal requirements governing confidentiality and data protection.
To access and use appropriate electronic databases in order to gather and record specific information, to analysis and establish a care plan and recommendations.
To supervise and review written documentation of non-qualified staff and approve where necessary in case management.
To approve and countersign written documentation completed by students
To be responsible for the completion and collation of appropriate departmental statistical records
To prioritise referrals to the Adaptations Team in accordance with The Care Act.
To evaluate written records and referrals received from other members of the multidisciplinary team, outside agencies and individuals who self-refer.
To provide specialist written reports, discharge summaries, risk assessments and other relevant information and recommendations regarding individual needs as required, in accordance with legal, professional and Trust standards.
To develop resources to assist with the facilitation of team and service development.
To provide Service Users information leaflets and electronic information.
Maintain a professional appearance in line with the Trust and Council dress code
Uphold the Trusts values and behaviours (available on the Trust web site) and behave in a manner fitting with the responsible position of the post holder, maintaining the public confidence
Maintain professional and courteous working relationships with staff and respect the equality and diversity of each and every person he/she comes into contact within the course of his/her business
Uphold the privacy and dignity of the patient and respect the equality of Service Users at all times.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
Know the key concepts of the biological, social, psychological and clinical sciences, which are relevant to their profession -specific practice. Awareness of factors that can influence team working. Ability to demonstrate/discuss Occupational Therapy process and its application within a community setting. Understand the need to establish and maintain a safe practice environment. Evidence of the use of reflective practice for personal development. Awareness of National guidelines and legislation relating to health and social care provision. Knowledge of risk assessment. Knowledge of issues related to specialist equipment within community setting. Ability to assess and provide specialist disability equipment & minor adaptations for clients with complex health and social conditions.
Desirable
Involvement in a clinical special interest group. Experience of a diverse range of clinical settings. Experience of having a lead role for designated projects. Experience with recommendations for Disabled Facilities Grants and other major adaptations Experience with rehousing recommendations.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
Ability to use complex communication skills in a variety of settings. Be able to use appropriate assessment techniques. Be able to analyse and evaluate the information collected and formulate appropriate recommendations. To be able to read and interpret scaled drawings and plans to make recommendations for adaptations Ability to work autonomously and utilise supervision and formal appraisal systems. Be able to use research, reasoning and problem solving skills to determine appropriate actions. Be able to formulate specific and appropriate management plans including the setting of timescales Ability to develop, monitor and evaluate service provision.
Desirable
Contributing to the development of students and other staff. Experience of using appropriate presentation skills. Experience of completion of leadership training LEO, ILM
Qualifications
Essential
Dip COT or relevant OT Degree Registration with HPC Holds a valid driving license and have access to a vehicle with business insuranc
Desirable
Have completed a recognised professional practice educator course
Experience
Essential
Experience of a diverse range of clinical settings. Significant post qualification experience. Involvement in professional practice education. Experience of working within Adaptations or community area or related area. Supervision of junior and/or support staff.
Desirable
Involvement in a clinical special interest group. Experience of a diverse range of clinical settings. Experience of having a lead role for designated projects. Experience working with children and assessing their needs for ADL in the home environment
Other
Essential
Experience of using information technology
Personal Attributes
Essential
A wide range of interpersonal skills including ability to prioritise, delegate, negotiate. Ability to demonstrate a flexible approach to working practice to facilitate effective team working. Ability to adapt to fluctuating environments and complex situations. Ability to work on own initiative and take responsibility for specific tasks. Ability to lone work and manage own and others safety. Access to a vehicle (with business insurance) with the ability to travel around the Wakefield District in all weather conditions in line with service requirements.
Desirable
Knowledge of the impact of disability and its effect on lifestyle. Commitment to change management processes. Clinical interest in a specialist area Palliative care, Neurological conditions, older people, children