Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust
Children’s Occupational Therapist – Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a caseload of patients with various conditions.
- Formulate and deliver treatment programmes based on evidence-based practice.
- Treat patients with respect, maintaining dignity and cultural sensitivity.
- Support and supervise staff at Band 3 to 5 levels.
- Act as a clinical educator for undergraduate students.
- Receive and deliver internal training, updating personal development plans.
- Conduct service audits and evaluations.
- Assist with service development initiatives.
- Work effectively as a team member, providing high-quality care.
- Plan therapy and rehabilitative pathways, evaluating outcomes.
- Report and document patient condition variances.
- Offer advice and support to patients and carers.
- Process referrals for services.
- Conduct holistic assessments of patient needs.
- Formulate individual treatment programmes using assessment and reasoning skills.
- Evaluate patient progress and adjust treatment plans.
- Obtain informed consent and work within a legal framework.
- Manage clinical risk and potential risks to others.
- Adhere to SCFT lone worker policy.
- Maintain accurate patient records.
- Maintain and develop competencies through CPD.
- Clinically supervise, support, and teach other staff.
- Support the operational lead with staff appraisals.
Skills and Expertise
- Clinical skills from previous Occupational Therapy experience.
- Ability to work independently in the community.
- Excellent organization and time management skills.
- Commitment to clinical governance.
- Current HPC registration.
- Knowledge of evidence-based practice and treatment options.
- Clinical assessment and reasoning skills.
- Treatment skills.
- Understanding of patient needs across various settings.
- Communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration with families and professionals.
- Ability to travel to various locations (nurseries, schools, etc.).
Job Facilities/Benefits
- Excellent in-service training.
- Supervision and clinical support from the Countywide Paediatric Professional Lead.