Rotational Band 5 Occupational Therapist

Detailed job description

and main responsibilities

• To participate in the rotational scheme, this involves working across the Trust in inpatient and community settings
• To work as part of the Dorset Integrated Care System, enabling the Discharge to Assess and Home First Principles for patients across all appropriate rotational areas
• To consolidate Occupational Therapy core skills across the range of clinical areas developing own skills and knowledge through active learning
• To show flexibility in the differing clinical Occupational Therapy skills required in the various environments that the rotational system provides
• To manage a defined caseload, using evidence based / client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions in hospital and community settings
• To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner under the direction of more senior qualified staff
• To participate in weekend working and extended hours as required, ensuring efficient therapy service provision in line with Trust priorities

Person specification

Technical Skills

Essential criteria

• Ability to carry out all aspects of the post which involves patient handling and carrying equipment

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Knowledge of the Occupational Therapy process, its application in clinical practice and its role within the organisation
• Broad and relevant clinical knowledge of physical conditions and their appropriate treatment modalities
• Understanding and application of Evidence Based Practice
• Application of risk assessments and considerations in practice

Desirable criteria

• Awareness of the Occupational Therapist’s role in the Discharge to Assess/Home First model of care

Other

Essential criteria

• Possession of a clean UK driving licence and access to a car for work purposes

Personal Attributes

Essential criteria

• Ability to demonstrate organisational values and behaviours
• Good written and verbal skills
• Ability to organise and prioritise
• Demonstrates: Motivation, drive, enthusiasm and confidence, flexibility, empathy, reliability
• Willingness to participate in all rotations

Desirable criteria

• Ability to pass on knowledge and skills to others
• Able to maintain judgement under pressure

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Already have or have a pending HCPC registration
• Pre reg Degree in Occupational Therapy either BSc(Hons) or MSc (Hons)

Desirable criteria

• Member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists
• Member of a clinical interest group.
• Attendance at relevant pre/post registration courses

Experience

Essential criteria

• Able to work within a multi-disciplinary team (MDT) with examples
• Student experience in a broad range of healthcare settings with examples
• Application of the OT process
• Use of functional assessment and activity analysis

Desirable criteria

• Student experience/placements in the following areas: o Acute physical inpatient areas o Community health areas
• Experience working in a care setting
• Supervision of assistant staff
• Involvement in audit or quality improvement projects