Band 6 Occupational Therapist

Staffline has been appointed as HSCNI's number 1 recruitment provider for Admin and Clerical roles throughout the province.

Band 6 Peripatetic Occupational Therapist required on a temporary basis based in Coleraine.

Role: Band 6 Peripatetic Occupational Therapist

Rate of Pay: £18.10

Location: Coleraine

Hours: 22.5 hours

Duration: Temporary Ongoing

KEY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage a defined caseload of patients and be responsible for prioritising workload in line with agreed Trust priorities, policies and procedures.
• Undertake comprehensive, client centred occupational therapy assessment and treatment of patients presenting with arrange of clinical conditions including neurological conditions/complex needs.
• Select, apply and interpret of a range of standardised and non-standardised assessments to identify deficits in functional performance.
• Appropriately select and use a range of treatment media, which reflects the outcome of assessments and identified goals.
• Assess for the provision of splints, fabricating individual splints as required.
• Offer professional support and advice to patients/carers in relation to the occupational therapy intervention and general management of their condition.
• Identify and provide appropriate assistive aids and / or adaptations where an assessed need has been identified. This may include provision of specialised items within agreed frameworks and ensuring that patients/carers receive instruction on use, paying particular attention to safe moving and handling practice.
• Make recommendations within agreed frameworks in respect of minor housing adaptations and ensure these are completed in a satisfactory manner.
• Ensure effective communication with other professionals, both formally and informally.
• Liaise with referral agents to ensure clients enter the service appropriately and seek any necessary background information.
• At all times, maintain confidentiality with regards to patients/carers.
• Maintain treatment records and statistical data and carry out administrative procedures in accordance with departmental practice including RDS IT system for wheelchair prescription.
• Contribute to and participate in, in-service training programmes, practice development groups, professional talks and lectures.
• Allocate and supervise the work of junior and support staff as appropriate including formal supervision.
• Be responsible for the training, evaluation and supervision of Occupational Therapy students.
• Attend relevant lectures, courses and maintain links with special interest groups to update and further develop professional competence and promote evidence based practice. This will include keeping a CPD record.
• Adhere to all policies, procedures and guidelines concerning the management and day to day running of the OT department.
• Be responsible for the use and care of department/equipment.
• Contribute to the formulation of specific policies, procedures and guidelines in relation to specific area of clinical practice.
• Participate in research and monitoring and audit of clinical practice and procedures.
• Monitor the quality of work in own area and bring to the attention of Clinical Lead/Service Lead concerns regarding quality.
• Safeguard the welfare of both patients and staff as outlined in the Health and Safety at Work (NI) Order 1978 and subsequent legislation.
• Participate in evening, weekend and bank holiday rota.
• Adhere to College of Occupational Therapists Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct and Professional Standards for Occupational Therapy Practice.
• Participate in the selection and recruitment of staff in accordance with Trust procedures.
• Actively participate in the development of the Occupational Therapy Service within the trust.
• To undertake any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by senior officers.

Essential Criteria:

• 2 years post qualifying experience in Occupational Therapy
  

• Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy

• HCPC Registration on application

To be shortlisted for this role all applicants MUST meet the essential criteria. If you are interested please upload your CV to the link provided, and Christine Thompson will be in contact to confirm if you have been shortlisted.

Successful candidates may need to apply for an Access NI Certificate with Staffline regardless if you already have a valid certificate.