Occupational Therapist

Job Description

• Work as an autonomous professional according to the standards of DOH
• Meet the regulations of the DOH and fulfill the requirements for Occupational Therapy registration
• Professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of own work and to ensure a high standard of clinical care for patients under own care and support other team members to do likewise
• Undertake a comprehensive, highly specialist Occupational therapy assessment of patients including those with the most complex presentation, using advanced investigative and analytical skills
• Select appropriate treatment techniques, this may include improving independence in ADLs, provide the necessary assistive devices, conducting seating assessments etc.
• Safely use the splinting techniques in accordance with the PIMC guidelines formulated.
• Conduct a seating assessment to provide a suitable seating system for patients.
• Review and evaluate patient’s condition at each session and amend the treatment program as necessary to achieve planned objectives
• Maintain comprehensive and accurate assessment and treatment records in line with legal and departmental requirements, and communicate assessment and treatment results to the appropriate disciplines in the form of reports and clinical handovers (SBAR).
• Efficiently and effectively manage designated case load with regard to clinical responsibilities and use of time
• Work with members of the multi-disciplinary team, to ensure optimal outcomes for the patient
• Provide advice, teaching and instruction to patient, relatives and carers regarding their medical management and care needs to ensure a consistent approach to patient care, whilst promoting understanding of the aims of Occupational Therapy
• Communicate effectively with patients and carers, whilst addressing cultural, religious and language barriers, to maximise rehabilitation potential, to ensure understanding of condition and address anxieties and concerns. Communication skills of persuasion, motivation, explanation, and gaining informed consent will be used with a wide variety of patients.
• Being an active member of the in-service training program by the attendance and presentation at staff meetings, tutorials, training sessions, external courses and reflective practice
• Informal/formal supervision with Senior Occupational Therapist/ and or Manager
• Participate in the staff appraisal scheme and identify objectives for personal development with the Senior Occupational Therapist/ and or Manager.
• Attend mandatory training sessions, including annual fire and safety lectures, cardiac resuscitation lectures and safe patient manual handling training
• Ensure the application of professional standards in day-to-day practice of Occupational Therapy
• Responsible for equipment used in carrying out clinical duties and to adhere to departmental equipment policy, including competence to use equipment and to ensure the safe use of equipment by others
• Comply with the organizational and departmental policies and procedures.
• Any other duties that might be considered appropriate by the Senior Occupational Therapist and/or Manager.
• Ensure that all duties are carried out to the highest possible standard