Role Profile Role Title Purpose of the Role Department/Directorate Reports to Grade Senior Occupational Therapist To provide a quality occupational therapy service to the speciality area of Burns and Plastic Surgery Occupational Therapy Department, SCOPe Directorate Clinical Specialist in Burns and Plastics and Occupational Therapy Manager in Charge III. Senior Grade Salary Scale 51,654-60,810 Job Reference Number: 39968/18 Enquiries To: Michelle O Donnell, Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist. Email: modonnell@stjames.ie Liz Daly, Occupational Therapist Manager in Charge III. Email: ldaly@stjames.ie or Ruth McKnight Occupational Therapist Manager in Charge III. Email: rmcknight@stjames.ie Phone: 01 4162305/ 7/ 8 Closing Date: Sunday, 11 th March 2018 Key Duties and Responsibilities General Be responsible for assessment, differential diagnosis, treatment planning, implementation and evaluation of treatment / intervention programmes for service users according to professional standards. Collaborate with the service user, family, carers and other staff in goal setting and treatment / intervention planning. Provide clinical leadership in the day-to-day running of the service by supporting and supervising staff, prioritising and allocating work and promoting positive staff morale. Be responsible for maintenance of standards of practice of self and designated staff. Maintain effective liaison with other staff disciplines by attending relevant meetings and through verbal as well as written reporting. Maintain accurate records and record statistics in accordance with departmental guidelines. Liaise with external services, statutory and voluntary agencies as appropriate. In conjunction with the Clinical Specialist and Occupational Therapy Manager, contribute to the development and implementation of procedures, policies and guidelines while adhering to existing standards and protocols. Participate in professional supervision with the Clinical specialist within the area or with another supervisor as assigned by the Occupational Therapy Manager. Critically evaluates interventions and participates in regular standrad setting and
outcome measurement. Contribute to the promotion of Occupational Therapy and development of the Occupational Therapy service within this speciality. Education and Training Maintain and develop professional expertise and knowledge by actively engaging in continuing professional development e.g. reflective practice, attending and presenting at in-service events, attending training courses, conferences, professional courses or other courses relevant to practice, completeing indepenet literature review and other releveant reading. Manage, participate and play a key role in the practice education of student therapists and promote and engage in the teaching / training / support of others as appropriate. Supervise Occupational Therapists and other department staff that may be assigned to the area and to provide Professional Supervision in accordance with the Occupational Therapy departmental policy. Act as a clinical resource for colleagues. Keep abreast of current developments and the implications that they may have for 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/or clinical audits that are appropriate and achievable in collaboration with Clinical Cpeacialist and peers. Network with relevany A.O.T.I advisory groups e.g Irish Association of Hand Therapists, education providers and other professional bodies in order to share and exchange knowledge base. * 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 perform 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/or relevant Experience Required : BSc (honours) degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of Dublin BSc (honours) degree in Occupational Therapy from University College Cork 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 satisfactory post qualification experience with a minimum of one year clinical experience in hand therapy. Be registered on the Occupational Therapists Register at CORU. Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to the speciality of Burns and Plastics/ Hand Therapy. Applicants who obtained their professional qualification outside the republic of Ireland are required to have them validated prior to taking up employment. Technical/Clinical Competencies Required: Demonstrates a clear understanding of the role of the hand therapist within this clinical setting and have the appropriate skills to function as such. Demonstrates sound clinical reasoning in relation to assessment and treatment intervention for patients referred to the Burns and Plastics service. Demonstrates an awareness of when occupational therapy intervention should be appropriately commenced and terminated. Participates in the ongoing development and evaluation of the service provided in Burns and Plastics and thopaedics in collaboration with the clinical specialist and peers, via participation in clinical audit and ongoing evaluation. Demonstrates competency in the comprehensive assessment and treatment of patients in accordance with departmental procedures. Critically evaluates interventions and ensures the service implements up to date evidence based practice. Participates in regular standard setting, clinical audit and research. Desirable: Evidence of successful completion of BAHT Level 1 and / or 2
SJH Behavioural Competencies Competency Required Level Required Appropriate Descriptors Quality and Safety Service Up to 3 Champions initiatives to improve the quality of service. Promotes and facilitates multidisciplinary working. Utilises evidence based practice when providing services. Shows resourcefulness, flexibility and initiative in difficult situations. Communication 3 Facilitates two-way communication between conflicting parties Promotes the sharing of learning across Departments and Disciplines Facilitates others to use open and effective communication to minimise confusion and to ensure that the team are working together for the same purpose Opens up communication channels through implementation of tailored systems and processes Team Player 3 Addresses team conflict by facilitating team discussions Acts as an advocate to bring team issues to other relevant parties Utilises teams strengths and attributes in achieving goals Encourages consultation and collaboration across disciplines. Adapts interpersonal style to engae others Leadership Potential 3 Enthusiastically articulates the service plan Influences others through evidence based arguments that are aligned with strategic priorities Challenges traditional assumptions and champions new initiatives Decisive, can make potentially unpopular decisions after consulting major stakeholders
Inspires action in others and the achievement of the operational/change plan Takes ownership and leads by example Planning and ganisation 2 Prioritises team workload and delegates tasks effectively Anticipates problems and issues and takes preventative action to address these Manages competing and changing priorities Consistently plans ahead to meet important deadlines Communicates with others in relation to the plan, and their expectations of them Competency Desirable Level Required Appropriate Descriptors Proficiency in the English language A level of proficiency in the English language is a requirement of all roles within St. James s Hospital. Proficiency in spoken English is assessed during the interview process. Particulars of Office 1. The appointment to this post will be Whole time, Permanent and Pensionable. 2. Annual Leave allowance is 30 days (pro rata to contractual hours). 3. The person appointed must not give less than one months notice, in writing, of intention to resign. 4. Normal working hours will be 37 hours per week. 5. You will be required to work the agreed roster/ on call arrangements advised to you bu your line manager. Your contracted hours of work are liable to change between the hours of 8.00amm 8pm over seven days to meet the requirements for extended day services in accordance with the terms of the Framework Agreement.
General Conditions 1. The Hospital Board will not be responsible for the loss or theft of personal belongings. 2. Fire orders must be observed and staff must complete fire training every 2 years 3. All accidents within the department must be reported immediately. 4. In accordance with the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work 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 or on the grounds. Confidentiality In the course of your employment you may have access to or hear information concerning the medical or personal affairs of patients and/or staff, or other health services business. Such records and information are strictly confidential and unless acting on the instructions of an authorised officer, on no account must information concerning staff, patients or other health service business be divulged or discussed except in the performance of normal duty. In addition records must never be left in such a manner that unauthorised persons can obtain access to them and must be kept in safe custody when no longer required. Health A candidate for 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 Form) Shortlisting of Candidates will be based on information provided in the Standard Application Form 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, Self Declaration, Garda Clearance and Occupational Health Screening (Questionnaire) All successful candidates who take up appointment will be required to attend a 2 day Mandatory Induction Programme. Application Procedure for External Applicants The Application Form is available under the Allied Health Care Professional Posts section of the Careers webpage. Alternatively, please contact the Human Resources Directorate for an application form, Phone: 01 4162559 or Email: humanresources@stjames.ie.
Please note closing date Sunday 11 th March no later than 5 p.m. for receipt of completed application forms. C.Vs will not be accepted. A panel may be formed from which future vacancies will be filled. St. James Hospital is an Equal Opportunities Employer