POST/GRADE: Specialist (band 6) occupational therapist
LOCATION:Specialisms
WARD/DEPARTMENT: Polmuir Road
The Person Specification should meet the demands of the job and comply with current legislation. Setting unnecessary standards may, for example, unfairly discriminate against one sex, the disabled or minority racial groups. Applicants should be assessed in relation to their ability to meet the real requirements of the job as laid down in the job description. With the exceptions relating to displaced and disabled candidates noted in Sections 5.3 and 5.4 of this policy, shortlisted candidates must possess all the essential components as detailed below.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Factor /
Essential
/Desirable
Qualification & Experience / Hons degree(or equivalent) in occupational therapyProven assessment, treatment, communication skills and discharge planning skills relevant to older adult mental health
Evidence of continued professional development
Evidence of leadership skills
Evidence of working as an autonomous practitioner
IT skills / Practice Educator
Evidence and experience of student and staff education and supervision
Additional training relevant to area of practice
Additional roles and responsibilities i.e. key handler, BLS, risk assessor, AMPS, Psychological therapies,
Circumstances & flexibility / There may be a requirement to provide services flexible which could include providing services over the weekends and extended hours
Able to work in OT services in both hospital and community settings across Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Evidence of strategies to manage workload demands
Particular requirements
of the post / Registered with HCPC
Clean current driving licence and access to a car
Physically able to undertake a range of moving and handling duties
Level of Disclosure check required / Enhanced
Band 6 occupational Therapist – Polmuir Road
Scope and Range
The postholder will work within the Specialisms Rehabilitation Team specifically at Polmuir Road Community Rehabilitation Unit. This part-time post covers Polmuir Road CRU, involves close working with the Community Rehab Team and liaison regarding potential referrals from Fraser Ward and the Adult Mental Health Acute Admissions Wards.
Office base is at Rosebank Cottage, Royal Cornhill Hospital with supervision being provided by Band 7 OT from the Community Rehabilitation Team. The provision of occupational therapy will be carried out using both individual and small group models working with the MDT at Polmuir Road and liaising with CRT.
Postholder will be involved in the joint assessment process for referral to Polmuir Road. Provision of specific standardised assessments and treatments including MOHO assessments and outcome measures. Assessments will inform diagnosis and provide accurate information on client’s mental and physical state and current level of functioning. Provision of treatments to build on client’s strengths and abilities and to facilitate moving on from Polmuir Road in due course to own tenancy or other supported accommodation.
Provision of therapeutic group work which may include providing the following:- anxiety management, assertiveness, confidence building, creative therapies, healthy living, community living and vocational skills.
Provision of preventative interventions to avoid if possible re-admission to hospital.
Maintain up to date knowledge of mental health and other community resources and the range of supported accommodation providers.
Carry out home visits/visits to supported accommodation as appropriate.
Develop close team working with nursing/medical/psychology/social work and other AHP colleagues and other disciplines, services and agencies.
Provision of staff training and student education across disciplines and within multi-disciplinary team, including formal assessment of student performance.
Undertake training and personal development as identified through supervision and e-ksf.
Participate in supervision and support of staff as required.
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