JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title Rotational Occupational Therapist

Pay Band Band 5
Department Therapy
CDG 1B
Reports to Team leader
Professionally Clinical Team Leader
Responsible to
JOB SUMMARY
This is a rotational qualified post, which provides opportunity for a Band 5 to obtain a broad
foundation in Occupational Therapy practice. The post allows for growth and development with
access to a variety of learning to consolidate their core skills, improve confidence and expertise;
through training and clinical supervision and the support of senior therapy staff. Culminating in
the ability to carry out the assessment and treatment of patients who are referred to the service,
delivering all of the key elements of the Occupational Therapy Process.

TEAM/DEPARTMENT STRUCTURE CHART

Clinical Team
Leader

Therapy
Team Leader

B6 OT B5 OT B6 PT

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KEY SKILLS
• To demonstrate confidence in the O.T role within the multi professional team
• And to recognise the role of other members of the multi professional team, to have
knowledge of and use the resources of each service in the team appropriately
• To recognise when it may be necessary to carry out Functional Assessments, Access, Home
and follow up visits with guidance from senior colleagues
• To carry out straightforward home, access and follow up visits in discussion with senior
colleagues, once confidence and the necessary skills are acquired over time
• To identify all patients requiring OT intervention and prioritise them according to the OT
guidelines, with the support of senior colleagues
• To carry out all necessary assessments of the patient’s needs in self-care, productivity &
leisure
• To establish plans of intervention and carry them out according to OT standards, adjusting
them as necessary
• To organise discharge plans for patients, with guidance from senior colleagues
• To learn and understand about options for patient care in relation to the clinical area
• Clinical Knowledge
o To consolidate the skills of Occupational Therapy learnt as an undergraduate within
a variety of clinical areas underpinned by OT theory into practice
o To demonstrate competence to practice by carrying out the OT Process effectively
and in a manner to meet patient’s needs
o To learn and apply the use of standardised assessments and outcome measures in
the clinical field, seeking guidance on appropriate selection & interpretation
o To learn and apply new treatment techniques relevant to the clinical area seeking
support and guidance from senior colleagues
o To understand how to apply the Client Centred model of practice and other
relevant frames of reference to patient care, ensuring that this is demonstrated
throughout the OT Process
o To understand the principles of clinical reasoning and discuss their application to
patient care with senior colleague

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• To be responsible for managing his/her own caseload with clinical supervision from Senior
Occupational Therapists, to use this support to reflect and learn from practice.
• To attend case conferences, ward meetings and multi-disciplinary meetings where
appropriate
• To report on patient’s progress and communicate knowledgably to colleagues and team
about OT intervention
• To adopt a client centred approach with patients, carers and relatives regarding issues of
patient care
• To promote, appropriate to experience, the role of Occupational Therapy succinctly as a
member of the treatment team
• To have a knowledge of and liaise appropriately with outside agencies, relatives and carers
in relation to patient care and treatment planning
• To be aware of the need to receive and deal with information regarding patient care with
sensitivity and respect
• To communicate in a manner which uses tact and understanding
• To ensure that communications respect culture, disability, age, language and ability
• To work in accordance with:
o The Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct as laid down by the Royal College of
Occupational Therapists
o The Standards of efficiency as laid down by the Health Care Professions Council
• To work alongside Therapy Support Workers and allocate work in agreement with senior
colleagues
• To understand individual responsibility for maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of
Occupational Therapy practice
• To recognise that clinical & professional skills will be enhanced by the gradual assimilation
and practice of new knowledge and skills over the period of the rotation
• To take the opportunity to study and explore new methods of intervention and techniques
o To learn how to apply these techniques to patient care in conjunction with the
Senior Occupational Therapist
• To observe confidentiality in all matters relating to patient care, staff and students.
o To practice in accordance with the Caldicott Principles
o To work in accordance with the Professional and Clinical standards of the
Occupational Therapy service and the College of Occupational Therapists
o To take part in team or service audits, understanding the principles of audit and
clinical governance
o To develop the skills required to understand about outcome evaluation
o To be aware of and engage in the demands of the clinical governance agenda within
their clinical area
o To maintain a safe working environment for patients, staff and visitors according to
Health & Safety guidelines
o To report incidents and near misses to senior staff
• To carry out specific Administrative responsibilities, as delegated by the Therapy/Clinical
Lead e.g. issuing items from stock, equipment loans
 o To understand word processing e.g. Intranet as a means of communicating
• To understand the need to maintain accurate records of work
• To keep accurate & appropriate records of work, statistics and activity, as required by the
Trust.
• To work in accordance with all Occupational Therapy and Therapy policies, guidelines and
procedures understanding the role and responsibilities expected

To work in accordance with all Trust policies and procedures

BUDGETARY AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
• To make full use of all resources available within the service
• To maintain security of equipment and resources within the department in accordance
with Trust policies

MANAGEMENT, SUPERVISORY, TEACHING, TRAINING RESPONSIBILITIES

• To work alongside and provide an appropriate role model for student Occupational
Therapists

• To take part in the education of other disciplines about Occupational Therapy where
required, for example school students, careers talks

• To support work experience students as required and act as the link between the
Professional / Therapy leads

• To take the opportunity to act as an advocate for the OT Profession in the public arena by
taking part in careers events for example

• To attend in-service education, external courses and study as appropriate

• To make use of study and library facilities
• To ensure that Continuing Professional Development is applied to practice
• To participate in and contribute to the Band 5 Training and Support Group
• To participate in the Appraisal and Supervision programme developing a high level of
professional skills and standards.
• To attend all required mandatory training and understand its application to practice
• To share skills and knowledge gained with others in the team, to document and use in
learning any reflective practice

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

To ensure evidence based practice is applied throughout

EFFORT -

• To be aware of the need to receive and deal with information regarding patient care with
sensitivity and respect
• Resilience to meet the increasing and ever changing demands of the role
• Highly developed physical skills including dexterity, co-ordination and sensory skills for
assessment and manual treatment of patients
• Resilience and emotional intelligence whilst working with unwell patients and anxious
relatives/carers.

TRUST VISION & VALUES

DO NOT AMEND THIS SECTION
The Trust is clear on its vision and values and aims to make sure that they are reflected in all areas
of activity. Our vision is simple; building healthier lives. Our values apply to every member of staff
and help us in all we do and how we do it. They are:

Kind: The kindness that people show to each other every day
Connected: The connections we build with everyone around us
Bold: The ability to be bold in how we think, speak and act
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This job description is designed to assist post holders with understanding what is expected of
them in their role. University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust may ask them to
undertake other duties, as required, which are not necessarily specified on the job description but
which are commensurate with the grade of the post.

The job description itself may be amended from time to time in consultation with the post holder,
within the scope and general level of responsibility attached to the post.

All post holders must take responsibility to ensure that they are aware of and adhere to all Trust
policies, procedures and guidelines relating to their employment regardless of their position
within the Trust.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
JOB TITLE: Band 5 Rotational Occupational Therapist
TRAINING, QUALIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS
ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE
• DIP RCOT/Degree in Occupational •
Therapy
• HCPC membership

EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE

ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE
• Other relevant student/workplace
• Student placement in an area with experience.
transferrable skills • Experience of interdisciplinary working
• Knowledge of an Acute Hospital
Setting

SKILLS & ABILITY

ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE
• Ability to apply clinical knowledge to the
OT process
• Basic clinical understanding of acute
medical, surgical conditions and
conditions associated with Older
People

OTHER SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT

ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE
• Ability to prioritise own caseload
• Knowledge of principles of Clinical • Refined time management skills
Governance. • Ability to drive
• Understanding of team work
• Good Time management and ability
to organise own workload
• Able to seek and use support
appropriately
• Aware of own limitations
• Ability to use own initiative and seek
guidance with more complex issues
• Ability to participate in weekend
working
•
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