Occupational Therapist

Job Title: Occupational Therapist Responsible to: Occupational Therapy Manager Main Duties and Responsibilities 1. To undertake assessment and formulate person-centred, goal orientated treatment plans for service users. 2.To carry out appropriate Occupational Therapy intervention as documented in the treatment plan. 3. To continuously evaluate Occupational Therapy intervention and to review as necessary. 4. To record all Occupational Therapy intervention in accordance with College of Occupational Therapy/Health Professions Council guidelines and company standards. 5. To maintain confidentiality of service user information. 6.To undertake Access/Home visits to service users homes as necessary. 7. To ensure a high standard of clinical and professional practice at all times. 8. To comply with all mandatory health and safety requirements and undertake essential training. 9. To participate in clinical audit in accordance with company policy. 10.To abide by the Occupational Therapy professional code of conduct. Communication1. To liaise with members of care staff to ensure understanding of Occupational Therapy procedures. 2. To communicate effectively with external agencies, community teams and families of service users as appropriate. 3. To provide clinical advice and in house training for care staff to ensure understanding of Occupational Therapy. 4. To actively partake in regular supervision sessions with supervisor. 5. To attend and contribute to regular staff meetings, service user review meetings, and include external assessors reviews. Continued Professional Development 1. To ensure continued professional development through reading, attending courses and networking with local and special interest groups. 2. To maintain professional registration and to keep an updated CPD portfolio to support this. 3. To maintain an awareness of current trends in Occupational Therapy and carry out study in relevant areas. 4. To contribute to supervision / appraisal of activity staff members, and to provide fieldwork placements to Occupational Therapy students (assisting supervisors of students of other professions). Training and Supervisory 1. To actively participate in departmental training activities. 2. To participate in joint sessions and specific training to develop skills and knowledge 3. To attend mandatory training in accordance with Fieldbays policy and to attend in-service training and external courses. 4. To participate in the induction of new staff as appropriate This job description indicates the main duties and responsibilities of the post. It is not intended as a complete list and may be subject to review periodically. Additional Information Health and Safety at work The post holder is required to take reasonable care for the health and safety of himself/herself and other persons who may be affected by their action or omission at work and will be responsible for the Health and Safety in their units, participating in audits and H&S meetings as required. Co-operate with the employer in ensuring that all statutory and other requirements are complied with. Confidentiality The post holder has a responsibility to comply with the Data Protect Act 1998 and maintain confidentiality of staff, patients and the business. Conflict of Interest The Home is responsible for ensuring that the services for Service Users in its care meet the highest standards. Equally, it is responsible for ensuring that staff do not abuse their official position, gain or benefit their family or friends. Equal Opportunities Fieldbay Ltd is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and will keep under review our policies and procedures to ensure that the job related needs of all staff working for Fieldbay Ltd are recognised. The Company will aim to ensure that all job applicants, employees or clients are treated fairly and valued equally regardless of sex, marital status, domestic circumstances, age, race, colour, disablement, ethnic or national origin, social background or employment status, sexual preferences, religion, beliefs, HIV status, gender reassignment, political affiliation or trade union membership. Selection for training and development and promotion will be on the basis of the individuals ability to meet the requirements of the job. Data Protection If you are required to obtain process or use information held on computer or word processor, you should do it in a fair and lawful way, ensuring accurate data is maintained. You should hold data only for the specific registered purpose and not use or disclose it in any way incompatible with such a purpose. You should disclose data only to authorised persons or organisations as instructed. Breaches of confidentiality in relation to data will result in disciplinary action which may include dismissal. Employees are expected to comply with all Company data management processes and procedures. Infection Prevention and Control It is the duty of every employee to comply with The Health Act (2006): Code of Practice for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections (also known as The Hygiene Code). Effective prevention and control of healthcare-associated infections has to be embedded into everyday practice and applied consistently by everyone. Failure to do so may result in disciplinary action. It is the responsibility of every staff member to be aware of and comply with the hand hygiene policy in all areas and promote the ethos of the policy Service Users and Visitors.