Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist - Stroke

Job overview

To ensure the provisions are made for a high quality service for all patients that require Occupational Therapy. To carry a caseload of complex patients using evidence-based practise and client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions. To develop links with other departments and to facilitate a multidisciplinary team approach. The post requires a flexible approach to working and requires the post holder to undertake weekend commitments as required.

Main duties of the job

Rotations include;

A&E/ AMU

Post Acute Medicine

Specialist Medicine

Surgery

Trauma and orthopaedics

HASU and Stroke Rehabilitation

Neuro Rehabilitation

The post holder will ensure the provisions are made for a high quality service for all patients that require Occupational Therapy. They will carry a caseload of complex patients using evidence based practise and client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions. The post holder will be required to develop links with other departments and to facilitate a multidisciplinary team approach. The post requires a flexible approach to working and requires the post holder to undertake weekend commitments as required.

Working for our organisation

King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1.7 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and around 15,000 staff based across 5 main sites in South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local hospital services across its different sites, and specialist services from King’s College Hospital (KCH) sites at Denmark Hill in Camberwell and at the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) site in Bromley.

King’s is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus .

Our values at King’s, are that we’re a kind, respectful team;

Kind. We show compassion and understanding and bring a positive attitude to our work

Respectful. We promote equality, are inclusive and honest, speaking up when needed

Team. We support each other, communicate openly, and are reassuringly professional

The trust-wide strategy Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion (EDI) at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we can take Team King’s to another level.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting and Analysis

• To assess and treat patients with complex needs who would benefit from specialist intervention provided by an Occupational Therapist, both in a hospital and in community settings.
• To prioritise and accept appropriate referrals
• To plan, organise and implement appropriate treatment programs.
• To complete and record risk assessment appropriately and act upon this.
• To implement treatment within local guidelines, Royal College of Occupational Therapy standards and clinical governance.
• To plan and implement individual and/or group interventions, in collaboration with clients and carers, using graded activity to achieve therapeutic goals.
• To select evidence based techniques as part of a coordinated treatment program.
• To reflect on treatment provided and adapt treatment accordingly.
• To advise clients and carers on specific aids, equipment and adaptations and recommend provisions.
• To communicate complex information to patients who may have barriers to understanding.
• To respect the individuality, values, culture and religious diversity of clients and contribute to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs.
• To make appropriate clinical observations and keep accurate records of assessments and interventions in accordance with local and national guidelines.
• To compile clear assessment reports and recommendations for future care, for the multi-disciplinary team and other external agencies.
• To actively contribute and coordinate multi-disciplinary working, including client related meetings e.g. case conference.
• To work as an autonomous practitioner and display appropriate problem solving, analytical and judgement skills.
• To comply with all relevant trust policies, procedures and guidelines, including those relating to equal opportunities, health and safety and confidentiality of information

Management

• To assist in developing services and standards according to the Occupational Therapy objectives.
• To supervise and provide support for unqualified staff as instructed by the Senior Occupational Therapist.
• To participate in the planning, evaluation and audit of practise, outcome measures, clinical pathways and protocols.
• To contribute to the hospital’s clinical governance arrangements and quality agenda.
• To be responsible for maintaining stock and advising on resources to carry out the job efficiently.
• To be aware of the Health and Safety Act and your own responsibility to maintain a healthy and safe working environment

Education

• To have access to supervision to identify own training and development needs.
• To provide support and education to service users and staff regarding aspects of Occupational Therapy.
• To review and reflect on own practise and performance through effective use of professional and operational supervision appraisal.
• To participate in the induction, training and education of students and other staff members.
• To demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate current research and apply this to practise.
• To maintain a professional portfolio for CPD, recording learning outcomes through participation in internal and external development opportunities.

Statement

• You have a general duty of care for the health, safety and well-being of yourself, work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post.
• To observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of King’s College Hospital NHS Trust together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations.
• To observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff.
• To be responsible, with management support, for your personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues.
• This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time and this description will be subject to review in consultation with the post holder.

General

• The post holder has a general duty of care for their own health, safety and wellbeing and that of work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post.
• To observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations.
• We want to be an organisation where everyone shares a commitment to delivering the very best care and feels like their contribution is valuable and valued.
• At King’s we are a kind, respectful team:

Kind . We show compassion and understanding and bring a positive attitude to our work

Respectful . We promote equality, are inclusive and honest, speaking up when needed

Team . We support each other, communicate openly, and are reassuringly professional

• To observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff.
• To be responsible, with management support, for their own personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues.
• This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time and this description will be subject to review in consultation with the post holder.
• All employees must hold an 'nhs.net' email account which will be the Trust's formal route for email communication.
• Everyone is responsible for promoting inclusion no matter their role or team. At King’s, we want to create an environment where everyone feels valued, respected and welcome.

Safe Guarding

The Trust takes the issues of Safeguarding Children, Adults and addressing Domestic Abuse very seriously. All employees have a responsibility to support the organisation in our duties by;

• Attending mandatory training on safeguarding children and adults.
• Familiarising themselves with the Trust's processes for reporting concerns.
• Reporting any safeguarding child or adult concerns appropriately.

Infection Control Statement

The post holder has an important responsibility for and contribution to infection control and must be familiar with the infection control and hygiene procedures and requirements when in clinical areas.

The post holder has an important responsibility for and contribution to make to infection control and must be familiar with the infection control and hygiene requirements of this role.

These requirements are set out in the National Code of Practice on Infection Control and in local policies and procedures which will be made clear during your induction and subsequent refresher training. These standards must be strictly complied with at all times.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Dip RCOT or Degree State Registration
• HCPC registered or applied for

Desirable criteria

• Experience of working with medical patients
• Experience of working in an acute setting

IMPORTANT

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• If you delete the job from any of your accounts, you may be prevented from accessing further communications
• To enquire about your application or inform us of any changes in your circumstances, please contact the named person on this advert
• Please provide email addresses for referees where possible
• Please review the documentation on our recruitment microsite, particularly the Trust’s criminal records checking policy
• All staff have a responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and for ensuring they are aware of the specific duties relating to their role.
• Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. On occasion, we might close a vacancy early due to a high number of applications being received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

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