Specialist Spinal Rehabilitation Occupational Therapist

To deliver specialist OT assessment and intervention to clients within specialist clinical area To assess and provide OT assessment and intervention, addressing occupational performance in the areas of self-care, leisure and productivity To undertake the client key worker role within STEPS Rehabilitation To involve clients and carers in the development and delivery of goals within the rehabilitation plan To assess, implement and monitor individual client rehabilitation plans Carry out community visits to support a clients goals and transition from STEPS, for example accessible leisure activities Identify a range of specialist equipment to optimise functional independence, quality of life and manage risk To complete required documentation including clinical notes and comprehensive reports within a timely manner To ensure accurate recording and monitoring of relevant outcome measures To apply manual handling principles as outlined by legislation and department procedures To adhere to and carry out individual client risk assessments In conjunction with the wider interdisciplinary team, to ensure personal care and nutritional needs of clients are met To be flexible and able to offer support to other clinical areas as required To have an awareness and knowledge of current evidence-based OT practice and research in spinal injuries and complex trauma To initiate and lead on service development projects in conjunction with the wider interdisciplinary team e.g, education, training, audits with support from Lead OT/ Head of Therapies To identify service equipment needs and resources to the Lead OT/ Head of Therapy To be compliant with the clinical governance requirements operating within STEPS procedures To act upon and escalate issues as required following STEPS guidance and operating procedures To adhere to the Royal College of OT code of ethics and professional conduct This Job description is an outline which reflects the present requirements of the post and is not intended to be exhaustive list of duties.