Senior Occupational Therapist
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JOB DESCRIPTION:
SENIOR OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
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REPORTS TO:
THERAPY TEAM MANAGER
ACCOUNTABLE TO:
DIRECTOR OF PATIENT SERVICES
BASED AT:
GREAT YARMOUTH-WAVENEY FACILITIES
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JOB SUMMARY
To provide an Occupational Therapy service in the palliative care speciality. To work within
the multi-professional team and actively participate in decision making, as appropriate.
PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
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To be responsible for the accurate assessment and appropriate treatment of Hospice
patients.
2.
To maintain high standards of Occupational Therapy practice and correct medical
ethics, behaving in a professional manner at all times.
3.
To set appropriate goals with patients and their carers for short, medium and long
term achievement and to be prepared to teach patients/carers treatment techniques.
4.
To liaise at all times with GPs, consultants and other relevant professionals.
5.
To be proactive in discharge planning, assisting the patient, carers and members of
the multi-professional team.
7.
To be proactive in providing palliative rehabilitation in various settings - inpatient, day
services, out-patient clinics and community visits.
8.
To provide instruction and supervision to junior staff, students and volunteers.
9.
To maintain safely the equipment within the Hospice, removing and reporting any
that is defective.
10.
To perform home assessments as required.
To arrange the provision of equipment in patient’s homes, as required.
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To be active in patient group work
13.
To work closely with the MDT, joint working as necessary.
MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
1.
To maintain up to date and comprehensive treatment records.
2.
To collect and provide statistical information as required by the Hospice.
3.
To prioritise the workload to meet the changing needs of the service and allow time
for administration.
4.
To attend relevant meetings, providing effective communication to ensure continuity
of patient care.
To facilitate good communication between all therapists – attend and chair regular
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meetings.
6.
To participate in the development of clinical standards policies and audit, working
within the Clinical Governance framework of the Hospice.
8.
To be responsible for stock control of medical and surgical items and equipment
required for treatment, ensuring that orders are placed in a timely manner
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In conjunction with the Therapy Team Manager, to plan and evaluate Occupational
Therapy services implementing changes as appropriate.
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