Role Profile Role Title Purpose of the Role Department/Directate Repts to Grade Seni Occupational Therapist 0.5 wte Seating Specialist Role & 0.5 wte Clinical Caseload A Seni Occupational Therapist wking in the Occupational Therapy service will play a lead role in the management of service deliery in their assigned clinical area and the provision of a quality Occupational Therapy service to patients Occupational Therapy Department, SCOPe Management Unit Occupational Therapist Manager in Charge III. Seni Occupational Therapist Salary Scale 51,645 60,810 Job Reference Number: 39863/18 Enquiries To: Ms. Liz Daly, Email: ldaly@stjames.ie Or Ms. Ruth McKnight, Email: rmcknight@stjames.ie Phone: 01 416 2305/ 7/ 8 Closing Date: Thursday 1 st March 2018. Interviews will be held the week commencing 12 th March 2018. Key Duties and Responsibilities Clinical: To act as a clinical resource and assist occupational therapists in the assessment and equipment prescription f the posture and pressure care needs f specific clients. To collabate with OT staff to ensure accurate and up-to-date recds in relation to the operation of departmental loaning procedures, seating waiting-list and seating databases. To oversee the operation of sht-term loans of seating equipment to nursing home facilities. To suppt staff in promoting the role of occupational therapy in posture and pressure care throughout the hospital. To critically evaluate therapist interventions and provide constructive feedback to promote learning and improve practice. To participate in standard setting, outcome measurement, clinical audit and evidence based practice. To maintain effective liaison with other staff disciplines by attending relevant meetings and through appropriate verbal and written repting. To lead and codinate a departmental Seating Wking Group to achieve departmental goals and objectives in relation to posture and pressure care. To oversee a system of preventative maintenance, repairs and decommissioning f OT seating stock and collabate with the OT manager regarding same. To oversee the use of departmental stage areas and ensure efficient ganisation. To assist the OT manager in the implementation of the HSE Medical Devices Equipment Management Policy as appropriate.
To participate in relevant service planning activities with regard to posture and pressure care management accding to patient and service needs. General Be responsible f the assessment, treatment planning, implementation and evaluation of treatment / intervention programmes f service users accding to professional standards. Collabate with service user, family, carers and other staff in goal setting and treatment planning. Provide clinical leadership in the day-to-day running of the service by suppting and supervising staff, priitising and allocating wk and promoting positive staff male. Be responsible f the maintenance of standards of practice of self and designated staff. Maintain accurate recds and recd statistics in accdance with departmental guidelines. Liaise with external services, statuty and voluntary agencies as appropriate. In conjunction with the Occupational Therapy Manager, contribute to the development and implementation of procedures, policies and guidelines while adhering to existing standards and protocols. Participate in own professional supervision with Occupational Therapy Manager. Contribute to the promotion of Occupational Therapy and the ongoing development of the Occupational Therapy service. Education and Training To provide expertise in the area of posture management and tissue viability suppting Occupational Therapy staff in delivering evidence based assessments and intervention in accdance with departmental guidelines (use of departmental assessments, departmental stock, pressure mapping etc.) To develop and improve the knowledge, skills and clinical reasoning of Occupational Therapy staff by facilitating joint assessments, acting as a clinical resource and delivering education. Maintain and develop professional expertise and knowledge by actively engaging in continuing professional development e.g. reflective practice, by attending and presenting at in-service events, training courses, conferences, professional courses other courses relevant to practice, completing independent literature review and other relevant reading. To participate in relevant special interest groups. Manage, participate and play a key role in the practice education of student therapists and promote and engage in the teaching / training / suppt of others as appropriate. Supervise Staff Grade Occupational Therapists and other department staff that may be assigned to the area and to provide Professional Supervision in accdance with the Occupational Therapy departmental policy. Keep abreast of current developments and the implications that they may have f clinical practice. Research Ensure that service provision is evidence based and up to date with best practice guidelines. Actively instigate, participate in and complete relevant research projects and/ clinical audits that are appropriate and achievable in collabation with the Occupational Therapy manager and peers.
* The above Role Profile is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently the post holder may be required to perfm other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office. This Role Profile will be subject to review in the light of changing circumstances. * * Should service demands change, this post may be subject to rotation. The Occupational therapy manager reserves the right to rotate staff as and when appropriate. Academic/Professional Qualifications and/ relevant Experience Required: BSc (honours) degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of Dublin BSc (honours) degree in Occupational Therapy from University College Ck BSc (honours) degree in Occupational Therapy from the National University of Ireland, Galway MSc in Occupational Therapy from the University of Limerick The Diploma of the College of Occupational Therapy; An equivalent qualification recognised by W.F.O.T. and Have at least three years satisfacty post qualification experience Be registered on the Occupational Therapists Register at CORU. Have experience in a clinical setting where posture and posture care management constituted a significant proption of the caseload. Desirable: N/A Technical/Clinical Competencies Required: Is competent in the comprehensive assessment and treatment of patients with complex posture and pressure care needs. Demonstrates a proven track recd of acting as a clinical resource to others in the area of posture and pressure care management. Desirable: Has completed relevant training courses in posture and pressure care management.
SJH Behavioural Competencies Competency Required Level Required The following Descripts are a further clarification of the behaviours required. Candidates should use these descripts as a guide when assessing their suitability f this role and also when preparing an example of where they have demonstrated this competency in the past f inclusion in the required Application Fm. Quality & safety Service Up to level 3 Champions initiatives to improve the quality of service. Utilises research and evidence based practice when providing services. Shows resourcefulness, flexibility and initiative in difficult situations. Continuous Development - Personal and Professional 3 Demonstrates a track recd of effective teaching/ menting juni staff and is known as a valued resource. Presents at seminars/ conferences Is active in the professional supervision of others in line with professional best practice. Planning & Organisation 2 Manages competing and changing priities Can multi task, without losing focus Plans in a realistic way vis a vis resources and time available. Proficiency in the English language A level of proficiency in the English language, written and spoken, is a requirement of all roles within St. James s Hospital. You will be required to self-assess your proficiency level in the Standard Application Fm. In addition, your proficiency in spoken English will be assessed during the interview process appropriate to the role available. Particulars of Office 1. The appointment to this post will be Permanent, Full Time & Pensionable. 2. Annual Leave allowance is 29 30 days per annum. 3. The person appointed must not give less than one month s notice, in writing, of intention to resign. 4. Nmal wking hours will be 37 hours per week. 5. You will be required to wk the agreed roster / on call arrangements advised to you by your line manager. Your contracted hours of wk are liable to change between the hours of 8.00am - 8pm over seven days to meet the requirements f extended day services in accdance with the terms of the Framewk Agreement.
General Conditions 1. The Hospital Board will not be responsible f the loss theft of personal belongings. 2. Fire ders must be observed and staff must complete fire training every 2 years 3. All accidents within the department must be repted immediately. 4. In accdance with the Safety, Health and Welfare at Wk Act 2005, all staff must comply with all safety regulations. 5. St James Hospital is a smoke free Campus. Smoking is not permitted within the Hospital Buildings on the grounds. Confidentiality In the course of your employment you may have access to hear infmation concerning the medical personal affairs of patients and/ staff, other health services business. Such recds and infmation are strictly confidential and unless acting on the instructions of an authised officer, on no account must infmation concerning staff, patients other health service business be divulged discussed except in the perfmance of nmal duty. In addition recds must never be left in such a manner that unauthised persons can obtain access to them and must be kept in safe custody when no longer required. Health A candidate f and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Infection Control and Hygiene It is the responsibility of all staff across the hospital to ensure that infection control and hygiene standards are adhered to and maintained at all times. Recruitment Process Approval to Hire (VAF process) Hiring Manager Role Profile Advertising Application Process (Standard Application Fm) Shtlisting of Candidates will be based on infmation provided in Standard Application Fm Interview Process All applicants who move to the 2 nd stage of the Selection process (i.e. post interview) will be subject to Reference Checking x 2, Garda Clearance and Occupational Health Screening (Questionnaire) All external successful candidates who take up appointment will be required to attend a 1 week Mandaty Induction Programme
Application Procedure: F External Applicants The Application Fm is available under Allied Health & Social Care section of Careers webpage. Alternatively, please contact the Human Resources Directate f an application fm, Phone: 01 4162559 Email: humanresources@stjames.ie Please note closing date Thursday 1 st March 2018 f receipt of completed application fms. C.V.s will not be accepted. A panel may be fmed from which future vacancies will be filled St. James Hospital is an Equal Opptunities Employer