Children's Occupational Therapy INTERNAL - #134381

Job Overview

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY BETSI CADWALADR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD.

THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 12 MONTHS DUE TO MATERNITY COVER.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE SECONDMENT POSITION, YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR THIS POST.

This is a community post covering Wrexham and Flintshire; we provide Occupational Therapy services to children with varying conditions. Our services are delivered in several settings and we have established working links with our colleagues in health, education and social services.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work as an autonomous practitioner following professional codes of conduct and ethics carrying a varied specialist caseload in a specialist area of practice which will include patients with complex needs.

Clinical activities can take place in a wide range of settings including hospital, clinic and community settings, and patients own homes.

The post holder will provide supervision to Occupational Therapy support workers and students and in addition may provide supervision or guidance and support to support workers from another discipline. The post holder will support the learning and development of others including colleagues and peers.

The post holder will contribute to and lead some areas of service development duties within their department which can include attending meetings and leading in audit, evidence based practice research and service evaluation.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

Clinical

T o contribute to the design of referral processes and assess the appropriateness of referrals received by the team, making decisions of delegation referrals to others.

T o provide a specialist service through carrying a caseload requiring specialist skills as an autonomous practitioner, with responsibility for implementing the occupational therapy process in an effective and efficient manner.

T o manage own case load through planning, prioritising and carrying out clinical activities within effective timescales, being adaptable as patients circumstances and clinical presentation change; demonstrating effective caseload and time management skills.

To co-ordinate the care across a team approach, leading the design of the care plan and allocation/delegation of work.

To select, carryout and analyse assessments and interventions analysing complex information from a range of resources to enhance client’s occupational performance in areas of self care, productivity (work and domestic tasks) and leisure to devise an intervention plan.

To use own judgement and analyse assessment information from a range of sources and situations which can include contributing to diagnostic assessments as part of the multi-disciplinary team.

To select, carry out and analyse standardised and non-standardised assessments which are specialist to the clinical area as clinically indicated which support identifying the client’s needs.

Support clients with their families/carers to identify their occupational intervention goals through assessment and analysis of physical, psychological, cognitive, emotional, environmental and social factors within their clinical presentation; devising, writing and evaluating client’s occupational therapy plans.

To use own judgement and analyse assessment information from a range of sources and situations in order to develop specialist programmes to meet individual client’s needs.

To actively engage clients and their carers/families in the therapeutic process, using a range of communication styles and approaches which support them to take responsibility for decision making and goal setting.

To independently plan, organise, lead and evaluate individual and group treatment sessions.

To participate in joint assessment and multidisciplinary work; joint working with other Occupational Therapy staff, and staff from other disciplines,

To carry out assessment and treatment in the most appropriate environment, responding to the individual’s needs within that context. This will include working independently in hospital, client’s homes, and community settings.

To utilise and develop a range of interventions in order to facilitate the client’s optimum level of function and independence.

To identify clinical risks related to the clients occupations in the context of their condition and environment; identifying risk management and positive risk taking strategies as part of the multi-disciplinary team.

To apply the principles of legislative considerations relevant to clinical speciality into own practice through clinical supervision for example Child Protection and Protection of Vulnerable Adults, Deprivation of Liberty Standards and Mental Health Act.

To work independently or alongside Occupational Therapists or staff of other disciplines in hospital, home or the community, considering and arranging when joint working or more specialist expertise is required to support the clients care.

To apply the available evidence base to clinical practice, to monitor outcomes, evaluate and adapt interventions accordingly.

To formulate and write clinical records and reports for multidisciplinary teams, for contribution to multi-disciplinary care planning, and to participate in and give professional advice to review meetings/case conferences.

To work with Local Authority colleagues and others in identifying and recommending appropriate specialist equipment at home. To demonstrate the safe and effective use of Occupational Therapy equipment to families and other carers as appropriate within own competencies.

To form professional relationships with clients, who often exhibit challenging behaviour and unpredictable changes in circumstances. Communicate with them in a way that respects their views, autonomy and culture. Be flexible and adaptable with plans, and change plans appropriately to accommodate change.

To be able to accurately and sensitively discuss with patients condition related information particularly where there may be a new diagnosis or change in condition, supporting understanding and exploration of intervention options.

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• DEGREE
• POST QUALIFICATION COURSES
  
  

Desirable criteria

• YEARS EXPERIENCE IN CLINICAL AREA
• SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP MEMBERSHIP
  
  

ENGLISH

Essential Criteria

• COMMUNICATION SKILLS
• APPLICATION FORM
  
  

Desirable criteria

• WELSH LANGUAGE SKILLS