Appendix 13 ADULT MENTAL HEALTH DIVISION JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Pay Band: Accountable to: Reports to: Responsible for: Base: Hours: Liaises with: Occupational Therapy Assistant Technical Instructor Band 3 - TBC Occupational Therapy Team Manager Occupational Therapy Team Manager Own clinical practice TBC TBC Multidisciplinary team, service users, families/carers, occupational therapy colleagues, statutory and voluntary organisations. JOB SUMMARY To work with service users to maximise function using occupational therapy techniques as the main medium of assessment and intervention applying client focused principles, as directed by an occupational therapist CLINICAL To work within appropriate service / clinical / professional guidelines in the development and delivery of both group and individual clinical interventions which engage clients in therapeutic activities. To work with service users to identify occupational goals within a treatment session as part of the overall occupational therapy care plan. To plan and implement individual and/or group interventions, in collaboration with the service user and/or carer, using meaningful graded activity to achieve occupational goals. To monitor, evaluate and modify interventions to ensure occupational goals are being achieved. To demonstrate understanding and apply principles of occupational therapy. To articulate and promote the role of occupational therapy within the setting. Page 1 of 6
COMMUNICATION To maintain effective communication networks with service users and carers, team members, occupational therapy colleagues and other agencies. To work as an integrated member of the multidisciplinary team, contributing to clinical discussion. DOCUMENTATION To ensure that written and electronic records and activity data are maintained in accordance with Professional and Trust standards. To ensure all written documentation represents the occupational therapy process, with a clear focus on function and occupational performance. PROFESSIONAL ETHICS 1. To adhere to the COT Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct, the Trust s Code of Conduct for Non-Qualified Staff and all other relevant policies and procedures. 2. To respect values, cultural and religious diversity of individuals and contribute to the provision of a service sensitive to their needs. LEADERSHIP, SUPERVISION & APPRAISAL To actively engage in supervision and appraisal. To review and reflect on own practice and performance and implement changes accordingly. DEVELOPING OTHERS To participate in the induction, training and education of students and other staff in this setting. SERVICE DEVELOPMENT & DELIVERY To contribute to the delivery of the Trust Occupational Therapy Strategy and Directorate service objectives. To seek feedback from service users regarding their experience of occupational therapy and share feedback with the occupational therapy team to inform service design and delivery. To contribute to and make suggestions for the improvement of service delivery. Page 2 of 6
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT To complete mandatory training. To maintain a continuing professional development (CPD) portfolio. To develop new skills through a variety of CPD experiences, including formal training and work based learning. To engage in available activities in order to keep up to date with current best evidence. CLINICAL GOVERNANCE QUALITY STANDARDS To contribute to the maintenance and monitoring of service standards as directed by an Occupational Therapist. To demonstrate an awareness of clinical governance and how it guides practice. To adhere to the principles of clinical governance as directed by an Occupational Therapist. To demonstrate awareness of national guidelines and legislation relating to health and social care and their impact on service provision. MANAGEMENT To exercise good personal time management, punctuality and consistent reliable attendance. To be responsible for the efficient, effective and safe management of resources relevant to the area. RESEARCH & PRACTICE DEVELOPMENT To be aware of developments in own clinical area and apply to practice as directed by an Occupational Therapist. To contribute to research activity where appropriate. PHYSICAL, MENTAL & ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS To move materials and equipment for O.T. activities which will require moderate physical effort. To work with service users who may exhibit distressed challenging or aggressive behaviour and to manage challenging situations as they arise, seeking support where needed. To use specialist techniques to respond to and deal with challenging behaviour/incidents, in line with the Trust Management of Aggression Policy. This may require the use of de-escalation techniques and restraint. Page 3 of 6
HEALTH & SAFETY To be responsible for the health, safety and welfare of staff, service users and others, ensuring that working practices conform with the Health and Safety at Work Act, COSHH, Trust, Unit and departmental policies. RISK ASSESSMENT To understand the range of risks potentially faced by the service user. To undertake risk assessments and manage risk in line with Trust and local policies in relation to own clinical area as directed by an Occupational Therapist. To recognise potential crisis situations and act responsively and responsibly to resolve the situation, seeking assistance if required. To contribute to the Care Programme Approach and support service users families/carers and other agencies within this process as appropriate. To be aware of the vulnerability of service users and families and act in accordance with Protection of Vulnerable Adults, Child Protection and Trust Policies where concerns arise. This job description seeks to provide an outline of the duties and responsibilities of the post. The job holder may be required to undertake other duties which fall within the grade of the job, in discussion with the manager. It is not a definitive document and does not form part of the main statement of terms and conditions or the contract of employment, and will be reviewed regularly in the light of changing service requirements. Any such changes will be discussed with the post holder. The post holder is expected to comply with all relevant Trust policies, procedures and guidelines, including those relating to equal opportunities, health and safety, confidentiality of information and the Trust values of RESPECT. DATA PROTECTION ACT 1998 Under provision of this act it is the responsibility of each member of staff to ensure that all information, held manually or on computerised systems, related to patients, staff or visitors to which he has access during the course of their employment is regarded as strictly confidential. Failure to observe confidentiality may result in disciplinary action. NB: This job description is for use across Hampshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust for all occupational therapy staff employed at this banding. No amendment can be made to the template without the agreement of the Occupational Therapy Professional Development Group. Page 4 of 6
ADULT MENTAL HEALTH DIVISION PERSON SPECIFICATION BAND 3 OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT TECHNICAL INSTRUCTOR TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE EVIDENCE 5 GCSEs or equivalent including English A levels, or equivalent qualification. Certificates and Maths. Qualification in teaching adults. Portfolio EXPERIENCE KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND Experience of working with groups of people in health care, teaching or voluntary organisations. Ability to use a variety of methods to teach occupational skills to clients. Previous experience of working in or alongside occupational therapy services. Experience of working in a mental health setting. Portfolio Demonstration / presentation Demonstration / presentation / interview Basic IT skills and ability to use standard packages. I.T Qualification, e.g. ECDL, CLAIT Portfolio/interview. Ability to motivate client group.. Ability to work under pressure.. Good personal organisation skills. and application process - portfolio. Understanding of team dynamics and ability to work as part of a team. Awareness of the range of mental health issues and associated needs. Page 5 of 6
ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE EVIDENCE OTHER PERSONAL QUALITIES Effective communication skills, written and oral. Awareness of basic health, safety and risk issues in the workplace. Commitment to client-centred, nondiscriminatory practice Commitment to life-long learning. Willingness to learn specific occupational therapy techniques. Willingness to work flexibly. Willingness to travel to other sites. Approachable Integrity Good listening skills Non-judgemental Motivational skills Enthusiasm and application process / portfolio / portfolio / portfolio / portfolio / portfolio Page 6 of 6