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SalaryClinical: To be responsible for providing individual client centred assessments both in the hospital and the patients home environment within designated rotational specialities whilst ensuring occupation focused practice. To address Occupational Performance skills, patterns, context or contexts and activity demands in collaboration with patients and carers utilising a theoretical model of practice. Through analysis and synthesis of findings develop individual goal and task orientated treatment plans in collaboration with patients, carers and colleagues. To carry out physical and functional assessments and treatments using dexterity, coordination, manual and sensory skills to facilitate and promote functional independence. Ensure reviews demonstrate clinical reasoning and problem solving techniques to determine agreed outcomes across health and social care. Accurately record all professional judgements and decisions taken, keeping records of plans in accordance with Occupational Therapy Policies. To maintain high standards of patient care working within the Occupational Therapy Code of Conduct and Occupational Therapy Service Standards and Procedures. To maintain confidentiality consistent with Trust and Service Policies. Use effective interpersonal skills to encourage patients and carers active participation in the Occupational Therapy process. Act as an advocate on behalf of patients and carers by adopting a client centred approach in order to support meaningful participation in their life roles. Professional Development/ Management/Research and Quality Improvement: Maintain Professional Status and keep knowledge and skills up to date by engaging in continuous professional development. Actively participate in internal and external post registration education programmes. Use experience, published evidence base for practice, critical reflection and self-evaluation to enhance the contribution of Occupational Therapy with patients and service delivery. Use supervision and performance development plans to promote personal effectiveness and clinical expertise. To identify personal competency limitations in relation to clinical practice and seek advice and guidance as appropriate. Share acquired knowledge and skills with colleagues to build and sustain professional relationships. To contribute to quality monitoring and audit programmes through participation in multiprofessional and service led initiatives. Rotational Positions:General Surgery/Vascular x3OPU (Elderly Care) x 2RenalElective Orthopaedics x 3Stroke RehabilitationSTAT (Specialist Therapy Assessment Team)Adult Trauma Orthopaedics x2MedicineOncology x2Rapid response/Supported discharge teamCommunity Rehab and Falls Service
