To manage a defined and varied caseload of community based clients withlearning disabilities and additional needs. Using specialist OccupationalTherapy skills and evidence based /client centred principles to assess,plan, implement and evaluate interventions. You will work with clients in the following areas Sensory Integration, Activities of Daily Living and Engagement and meaningful activities. As well as other interventions relevant to individual client need.

As well as working directly with clients you will support stakeholder approaches to client care and interventions.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a Occupational Therapist with a commitment to advocating for the Learning Disability Community and an interest in continued professional development in this area. Who will work as part of a team who value innovation, motivation and compassion.

To supervise Occupational Therapy students on practice placement.

To hold and manage an client caseload independently

To provide leadership for junior staff, as delegated by supervisor

To participate in the development and evaluation of OccupationalTherapy and Learning Disabilities Services within a designated team,under the supervision of a Senior Occupational Therapist (Band 7).

To participate in multi-disciplinary assessments and interventions.

To contribute to the development and maintenance of the highestprofessional standards of practice, through active participation ininternal and external CPD training and development programs

To participate in multidisciplinary pathways which may includeAutism/dementia and Eligibility.

About us

At SHSC, we prioritise the well-being and safety of both our service users and employees. It is our policy and a condition of employment that all employees must join the DBS Update Service. This service carries an annual fee, which employees are responsible for paying up front. However, employees may claim this cost back through the Trust's Employee Expenses Reimbursement Policy. For those requiring a Basic DBS check, it is necessary to register for a DBS Online Account.

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To select and apply Occupational Therapy Assessments for a caseloadaddressing occupational performance, skill deficits. Enabling the client inareas of self maintenance, productivity, leisure and engagement. To plan and implement client centred individual and/or group interventions,using clinical reasoning and a wide range of treatment interventions toachieve therapeutic goals. To monitor, evaluate and modify treatment for clients with multiple needs inorder to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of intervention.Completing outcome measures To apply a high level of understanding of the effect of disability and providetraining and advice on lifestyle changes and adaptations to the clientssocial and physical environment where applicable To provide effective leadership, performance management, supervisionand appraisal for junior staff. To provide specialist advice to OT colleagues in other clinical areas. To provide specialist advice and training to carers, clients and otherprofessionals. To be responsible for the supervision and written assessment ofOccupational Therapy students on practice placement within the Trust. To participate in the operational planning, and implementation of policyand service development within the team. To maintain a high level of knowledge of resources, service and nationalissues relating to people who have a learning disability. To apply specialist skills and knowledge in order to establish professionalcompetence and fitness to practise as a senior Occupational Therapist. To be actively involved in the development and implementation of the newservice structure

Person Specification

Training and qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Occupational Therapy with 18 months experience
• Willingness to participate in other related training, as deemed appropriate by SHSC
• professional registration

Desirable

• Post Graduate training in Sensory Integration

Experience

Essential

• Experience of and evidence of interest in working in a role with people with Learning Disabilities
• MDT working
• Documented evidence of Continuing Professional Development
• Experience of delivering training
• Commitment to client-centred, non-discriminatory practice

Desirable

• line management experience
• student practice placement experience

knowledge and skills

Essential

• Extensive clinical knowledge including skills in individual and group work
• working knowledge of MCA
• Ability to organise and respond effectively to complex information under pressure
• Excellent presentation skills verbal and written
• n depth knowledge of Occupational Therapy models of practice and assessment tools
• Understand team dynamics and the ability to work as part of the team
• Ability to work autonomously and set own priorities
• Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
• Ability to work autonomously and set own priorities

Desirable

• Experience of using Occupational Therapy outcome measures

Employer details

Employer name

Sheffield Health and Social Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

grenoside grange

Salt Box Lane

Sheffield

S35 8QS

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