Professional/Clinical To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own work, including the management of patie.....
Professional/Clinical To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own work, including the management of patients in your care. To undertake a comprehensive assessment of patients including those with diverse or complex to formulate and deliver an individual occupational therapy treatment programme. Recommend best course of intervention, developing comprehensive care plans in conjunction with the patient and the multi-professional team. Evaluate patient progress, reassess and alter treatment programmes as required to meet the patients needs Assess patient understanding of treatment proposals, gain valid informed consent and have the capacity to work within a legal framework with patients who lack the capacity to consent to treatment. To carry out PT mobility assessment and interventions to B4 level once competent to do so to provide transdisciplinary care between Physio & OT. To plan and co-ordinate rehabilitation programmes delivered by other healthcare support workers Manage clinical risk within own patient case load. Sound knowledge of evidence based practice and treatment options. To keep accurate, legible records of patient care in line with service guidelines Work effectively with those patients whose first language is not English and take into consideration diversity issues in particular differing cultural awareness. Use a range of verbal and non-verbal communication tools to communicate effectively with patients to progress rehabilitation and treatment programmes. This will include patients who may have difficulties in understanding or communicating. For example, patients may be dysphasic, depressed, deaf, and blind or who may be unable to accept diagnosis. Work within trust clinical guidelines, HCPC standards and Royal College of Occupational Therapy guidelines, and to have a good working knowledge of national and local standards and monitor own and others quality of practice as appropriate. A 7 day working pattern, including shift patterns, weekend working and TOIL will be adhered to. Management and Leadership Responsibility for ensuring that: Staff are managed and standards of work are maintained and Trust policies for the management of staff performance are adhered to. Appraisals of staff directly managed are undertaken and that the appraisal process is maintained throughout the team. Staff receive appropriate health and safety and other mandatory training as prescribed and that relevant records are maintained. Other records are maintained by the team ensuring compliance with the agreed record keeping systems of the Trust. Informed consent is obtained where appropriate and documented in accordance with Trust procedures. Appropriate risk and other assessments are completed and documented in a timely manner in accordance with Trust policy. Defective equipment is reported and made safe without delay in accordance with Trust procedures Equipment is maintained in accordance with Trust policy. To be responsible for the safe and competent use of all equipment/aids/appliances used by patients; ensure that junior staff/assistants attain competency prior to use. Infection prevention and control procedures are followed by all staff within their area of responsibility All staff follow Trust clinical governance requirements Prioritise and plan the daily management of a caseload of patients including responding to urgent referrals and occasionally unpredictable work patterns. Be responsible for the supervision and co-ordination of junior staff, therapy support staff and students on a daily basis. To supervise OT undergraduates as a placement supervisor as required by the Trust Represent Occupational Therapy and / or individual patients at the multi-disciplinary team meetings, to ensure the delivery of a co-ordinated multi-disciplinary approach. This will include discussion of patient progress and involvement in discharge and transfer of care planning. To be able to manage potentially stressful, upsetting or emotional situations in an empathic manner including. To be involved in the proposal/development and implementation of departmental policies and the annual business plan. To maintain and provide accurate and timely statistical information as required in consultation with senior staff. To participate in the Trust appraisal scheme as an appraisee and appraiser To ensure that all complaints are reported to your line manager and Senior Clinical Lead immediately to ensure that appropriate action may be taken in line with Trust Policy. Administrative/Communication To liaise with members of the therapy team as necessary with regard to patient care To communicate effectively with other agencies /disciplines across the care setting to ensure a multidisciplinary approach to care. To be able to communicate complex and sensitive information to patients, carers and other staff including imparting unwelcome news. To ensure timely and effective communication with the Team Leader and other senior staff on all professional matters. To maintain an accurate record keeping system in line with HCPC standards, RCOT standards and local guidelines. To attend any ward rounds, meetings, case conferences as appropriate in order to ensure appropriate and timely management of patients through to discharge. To attend and be an active participant in specialty, peer group and departmental staff meetings Education To be responsible for the supervision and training of students on clinical placement and assistant/technicians within the clinical area. To be responsible for, and actively record your own personal development. To keep abreast of all new developments which includes attending relevant study days and visits to specialist units in consultation with the physiotherapy team. Organise and implement training sessions when required in the relevant department To disseminate knowledge to physiotherapy staff through in-service training and be available for training other healthcare professionals as required. To participate in the in-service and post registration education programme. To be proactive with regard to learning from senior staff within the therapy service. Research and Audit To participate in appropriate work related audit, research/evaluation projects and to be aware of current research relevant to the specialty. To undertake and present relevant evidence based project in each rotation if required. In line with the Trusts commitment to Clinical Governance, to participate in clinical audit and evaluate your own clinical effectiveness. Effort Carry out assessments and treatments with moderate physical effort on a daily basis for patients presenting with a range of clinical presentations relevant to the specific B6 role. To comply with the Trust Manual Handling Policy and local therapeutic handling guidance at all times. This job may require frequent handling of patients with significant mobility problems and can involve the use of hoists, wheelchairs and other mobility and manual handling equipment; it also involves regular fitting of equipment. To deal sensitively with patients who may have high levels of anxiety and aggression caused by pain, dementia or limited mobility. The job involves frequent exposure to unpleasant working conditions on a regular (daily basis) e.g. bodily fluids including sputum, vomit, urine, and occasional exposure to verbal and physical aggression.
