Occupational Therapist #0009FF321 - #1775253

MONDAY TO FRIDAY WORKING 08:00 – 16:00 and 10:00 – 18:00

In Leeds there are 3 Rehabilitation and Recovery Beds that support people who are unable to go straight home following a hospital admission

You would join a team of 9 Occupational Therapists who work alongside colleagues across Health and Social Care, including Physiotherapists, Nurses and care staff to promote independence and a return to a person’s own home. The Recovery Hubs are developing a rehabilitation-focussed culture with all staff that fosters a 24-hour therapeutic approach

We are looking for an Occupational Therapist with proven assessment skills, with a strength based personalised approach, who can carry out Occupational Therapy assessments of people with a range of needs, to develop, implement goal led outcome planning. The Occupational Therapists work alongside the support workers to ensure that a person achieves their outcomes and regularly review their progress. The Occupational Therapists take the lead in discharges for those people who are returning to their own home

Occupational Therapists will also need to bring skills in moving and handling, both including in risk assessment and in identifying solutions to reduce risk which consider the needs and personal outcomes of disabled people and their families. The Recovery Service is part of Leeds Moving and Handling to ensure optimised care, including single handed care principals, are used

Professional supervision and line management are provided by a Disability Team Manager, who is a registered Occupational Therapist. CPD is supported including through peer groups

Occupational Therapists have a role in shaping and developing the service and there will also be other opportunities to be involved in development work within Recovery Hubs. We provide opportunities for all our registered Occupational Therapists to support student education and to gain skills in the supervision and support of new graduate Occupational Therapists. Occupational Therapists are given half a day a month for their CPD

All posts need to hold a degree/diploma in Occupational Therapy and be registered with the HCPC

We encourage our staff to grow their career with us, from students and newly qualified Occupational Therapists through to senior and experienced managers. Continued Professional Development (CPD) is at the heart of our practice and staff are given half a day a month to develop this. There is a clear career progression pathways and work to ensure that there is the right balance between support and challenge in all roles

Job Purpose:

Under the general direction of a Team Manager, and with support from Senior Occupational Therapists, provide a high quality and comprehensive Occupational Therapy service to adults, children and young people, carers and the community in accordance with the organisational needs, policy and practices of the Directorate and within statutory guidelines

The post holder must at all times carry out responsibilities within the City Council’s Policies and Procedures, in particular the Council Policies on Equality and Diversity, Health and Safety, and also within the Health and Care Professions Council Code of Practice

Core Responsibilities

To undertake a range of complex Occupational Therapy assessments. Assessments should have an occupational focus and aim to reduce barriers to inclusion

To undertake reablement assessments which have an occupational emphasis. To be responsible for the care planning for the whole process

To manage an allocated caseload of disabled people and, with supervision, regularly monitor, review and evaluate changes in a disabled persons needs and ensure that all services contribute effectively to the support plan and remain an effective use of resource

To organise work activities taking account of the need to prioritise tasks and responsibilities ensuring statutory legislation and service priorities are met

To manage an allocated caseload of service users, regularly monitor, review and evaluate changes in service user needs and ensure that all services contribute effectively to the support plan and remain an effective use of resources

To complete moving and handling and hoist training, and then carry out moving and handling assessments, and provide subsequent advice and training to disabled people, carers and staff as appropriate

To carry out moving and handling risk assessments, make appropriate recommendations for specific equipment, to reduce the risks for carers

Following assessment provide/recommend specialist services to disabled people which remove barriers to social inclusion

To work within legislative framework to make recommendations for complex adaptations that are necessary and appropriate to reduce environmental barriers, to improve quality of life for adults and older people and their carers

To carry out the enhanced screening of new referrals, and people already in receipt of services

To develop, implement and review outcome focussed Occupational Therapy intervention to meet assessed needs and promote independent well-being and inclusion

To identify specialist housing needs of disabled people and their families and support them in accessing suitable housing/adaptations

To deliver, fit and collect equipment as appropriate, including necessary moving and handling of equipment

To provide general advice, support and guidance on casework to less experienced and unregistered members of the team

To provide practice education for OT students, including annual placements, or other student related activities

To provide support and professional supervision to OT’s and unregistered staff and to ensure the person achieves the appropriate skills and competencies

To obtain the views of the disabled person during the assessment process and take into account their views when making recommendations for service provision

To attend regular personal and professional Supervision with identified Supervisor

To provide in depth knowledge of specialist equipment and major adaptations to users, carers and less experienced members of the team

Co-working more challenging casework alongside Senior OTs/Manager

To maintain accurate and up to date case notes and other records, write reports as required

To appropriately participate in meetings and relevant forums

To assist in the planning and developing of future service and policies

To assist with recruitment and selection of unregistered staff

To be responsible for analysing information to support the ongoing needs of service users, their families and carers

To comply with LCC safeguarding framework to contribute to investigations, and manage risks where individuals have experienced or likely to experience significant harm

To contribute to safeguarding investigations in accordance with legislative requirements and Multi-agency Safeguarding procedures. Undertake risk assessments, identify needs and options

To use management information systems, keep them up to date and be able to provide concise and accurate information about circumstances and plans within the requirements of data protection

To provide written and verbal reports which are concise, informative and based on analysis of complex evidence, for example, recommendations for major adaptations and specialist/bespoke equipment

To work to and within the prescribed standards of the College of Occupational Therapists

To promote Occupational Therapy to colleagues both within and outside the Council

To participate in training and development activities that ensures up to date knowledge, skills, and continuous professional development

To maintain up to date personal CPD folder in order to retain registration with the HCPC

To contribute to the development of practice by finding and using evidence on which to base professional practice

To be responsible for understanding and applying all relevant practice standards, policies and procedures. Maintain knowledge of related theories and legislation

To work to the prescribed standards for service provision and maintain performance and develop practice and experience in line with personal targets as agreed with line manager through supervision and appraisal

To disseminate knowledge and contribute to the delivery of a high standard of service

To identify and implement strategies for responding appropriately to concerns about practice or procedures seeking guidance if required

To contribute to the promotion of improved outcomes for individuals, families, carers and groups from diverse and disadvantaged communities

To actively promote and support Leeds City Council’s and Directorate policies on Equality and Diversity

To promote Occupational Therapy to colleagues both within and outside the council

To develop and maintain effective relationships with disabled people, their families and carers: provide advice and support, promote independence and early intervention, as necessary; help resolve conflict, where appropriate

To work with individuals, families, carers and communities to help them make informed choices and decisions, enabling them to clarify and express their needs and contribute to service planning

To develop and maintain effective working relationships with other professionals within the directorate and partner agencies to ensure integrated, holistic and multidisciplinary approach to the care management and safeguarding of children, adults and older people

To work with other services within the council to deliver efficient and effective solutions to barriers faced by disabled people

To comply with the requirements of all Leeds City Council and Directorate policies and procedures and staff instructions, including responsibilities under Health and Safety policy and procedures

To undertake and other duties and responsibilities appropriate to the grade and purpose of the job as may be determined by the directorate

Benefits of working with Semester.co.uk :

Free on-going training opportunities upon registering as part of our commitment to you

Competitive Rates of pay

In house payroll, providing weekly payments and support

Enhanced DBS completed

Support and expert advice from an approachable, dedicated and friendly team

An assigned dedicated & experienced consultant

Various employment opportunities in your preferred geographical area

Flexible hours to meet your needs, full or part time

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