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Job Description

Job purpose

Under the general direction of a Team Manager to provide a high quality and comprehensive Occupational Therapy service to disabled adults, children and young people, carers and community.

This is an experienced Occupational Therapy role with specific responsibilities for managing a caseload of higher levels of challenge and complexity, which will include assessment and management of risk and to provide casework advice, support and guidance to other team members

Responsibilities

• To undertake a range of complex Occupational Therapy assessments. Assessments should have an occupational focus and aim to reduce barriers to inclusion.
• To undertake reablement assessments which have an occupational emphasis. To be responsible for the care planning for the whole process.
• To manage and monitor a workload of complex and diverse cases within the parameters of agreed policies and practices together with professional guidance and support from team managers to safeguard and promote the welfare of individuals, families and carers.
• To develop, implement and review outcome focussed Occupational Therapy intervention to meet assessed needs and promote independent well-being and inclusion within delegated levels of responsibility.
• To identify specialist housing needs of disabled people and their families and support them in accessing suitable housing/adaptations.
• To organise work activities taking account of the need to prioritise tasks and responsibilities ensuring statutory legislation and service priorities are met.
• To provide written and verbal reports which are concise, informative and based on analysis of complex evidence, for example, recommendations for major adaptations and specialist/bespoke equipment.
• To complete moving and handling and hoist training, and then carry out complex moving and handling assessments, and provide subsequent advice and training to disabled people, carers and staff as appropriate.
• To carry out complex moving and handling assessments, make appropriate recommendations for specific equipment, to reduce the risk for carers.
• To deliver, fit and collect equipment as appropriate, including necessary moving and handling of equipment.
• Following assessment provide/recommend complex and bespoke services to disabled adults, older people, children and young people which remove barriers to social inclusion, to improve quality of life for disabled people and their carers.
• To obtain the views of the disabled person during the assessment process and take into account their views when making recommendations for service provision.
• To take a lead for the enhanced screening of new referrals and people already in receipt of services.
• To provide comprehensive knowledge of specialist equipment and complex adaptations to users, carers and less experienced members of the team.
• To provide expert advice, support and guidance on casework to less experienced team members, both registered and unregistered.
• To provide support and professional supervision to new graduate OT’s, OT’s and unregistered staff and to ensure the person achieves the appropriate skills and competencies.
• To attend regular personal and professional Supervision with identified Supervisor.
• To provide practice education for OT students, including student placements and other student related activities.
• To maintain up to date accurate case notes and other records, write reports as required.
• To assist with recruitment and selection of new graduate OT’s, Community OTs and unregistered staff.
• To contribute to the promotion of improved outcomes for individuals, families, carers and groups from diverse and disadvantaged communities.
• To use management information systems, keep them up to date and be able to provide concise and accurate information about circumstances and plans within the requirements of data protection.
• To be responsible for analysing information to support the ongoing needs of service users, their families and carers.
• To work with other services within the council to deliver efficient and effective solutions to barriers faced by disabled people.
• To work to the prescribed standards for service provision and maintain performance and develop practice and experience in line with personal targets as agreed with line manager through supervision and appraisal.
• To disseminate knowledge and contribute to the delivery of a high standard of service.
• To develop and maintain effective relationships with disabled people, their families and carers: provide advice and support, promote independence and early intervention, as necessary; help resolve conflict, where appropriate.
• To work with individuals, families, carers and communities to help them make informed choices and decisions, enabling them to clarify and express their needs and contribute to service planning.
• To develop and maintain effective working relationships with other professionals within the directorate and partner agencies to ensure integrated, holistic and multidisciplinary approach to the care management and safeguarding of disabled adults, older people, children and young people.
• To contribute to safeguarding investigations, of disabled adults, older people, children and young people., in accordance with legislative requirements and Multi-agency Safeguarding procedures.
• Undertake risk assessments, identify needs and options.
• To identify and implement strategies for responding appropriately to concerns about practice or procedures seeking guidance if required.
• To appropriately participate in meetings and relevant forums.
• To work to and within the prescribed standards of the College of Occupational Therapists and be responsible for promoting awareness of these.
• To promote Occupational Therapy to colleagues both within and outside the Council.
• Be responsible for the development of practice by maintaining a knowledge of related theories and legislation and using evidence on which to base professional practice.
• To participate in training and development activities that ensures up to date knowledge, skills, and continuous professional development.
• To be responsible for understanding and applying all relevant practice standards, policies and procedures. Maintain an awareness of related theories and legislation.
• Maintain up to date personal CPD folder in order to retain registration with the HCPC.
• Under the direction of the team manager undertake specific pieces of work in relation to customer feedback, representations, complaints, multi-agency projects or service developments and make recommendations or action plans to implement these to improve service delivery.
• To deputise for the Disability Team Manager as and when required.
• The duties outlined are not meant as an exhaustive list and will also comprise any other duties within the spirit of the post commensurate with