Senior Occupational Therapist

Location

Chichester, West Sussex | United Kingdom

Job description

ClinicalOperate as a senior occupational therapy practitioner and manage an appropriate complex clinical caseload.Promote evidence based practice in occupational therapy and the relevant mental health service/ learning disability service.Provide a specialised range of clinical interventions and demonstrate knowledge of models of practice.Monitor, evaluate and modify treatment in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of interventions.Provide clinical assessment, formulation, intervention, review and where appropriate CPA including care co-ordination for service users, their families and carers.Contribute to the development of multi-disciplinary best practice clinical guidelines and protocols. CommunicationEnsure effective communication with all parts of the service, other agencies and people who use services and their carers.Ensure representation in strategic meetings and raise awareness of the contribution of occupational therapy. LeadershipTo fully participate in the Trusts performance review and personal development planning process on an annual basis.To provide effective guidance, supervision and appraisals for junior staff.Represent the clinical specialist occupational therapist when appropriate at relevant meetings. Staff and TrainingSupervise occupational therapy staff and ensure all staff receive a performance review and personal development plan on an annual basis in conjunction with operational managers.To participate in the annual training analysis for occupational therapy staff in the locality care group Research and DevelopmentContribute and participate in occupational therapy research and development, working with clinical specialist therapist and education providers and in line with Trust and service area research priorities.

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Salary

£35.39k - £42.62k per annum