Role Overview

The post holder will provide Occupational Therapy assessment and interventions for a specified service user group within the Specialist Learning Disabilities Service in Buckinghamshire, carry a caseload as a member of the multidisciplinary team, and contribute to the development of Occupational Therapy provision. The role provides maternity-leave cover and is supported by an established Occupational Therapy team.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of service users with complex Occupational Therapy needs, using evidence-based and person-centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions in clinic, community and home settings.
• Select and apply appropriate Occupational Therapy assessments addressing occupational performance and skill deficits in self-maintenance, productivity and leisure.
• Agree Occupational Therapy goals with service users as part of the overall care plan and deliver graded individual interventions to achieve therapeutic goals.
• Monitor, evaluate and modify interventions for service users with multiple needs, measuring progress and effectiveness and providing feedback to the appropriate forum.
• Recommend adaptations to the physical and social environment and use a problem-solving approach to reduce risk at home.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and activity data in accordance with professional and Trust standards.
• Provide leadership, supervision and appraisal for identified staff, and supervise Occupational Therapy students on practice placement.
• Participate in planning, developing and evaluating Occupational Therapy services, taking responsibility for defined projects where appropriate.
• Develop professional skills and knowledge and participate in the Trust-wide continuing professional development programme.