POSITION DESCRIPTION POSITION TITLE: DEPARTMENT/SERVICE: OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST ASSESSMENT TREATMENT & REHABILITATION WARD, ACUTE STROKE UNIT OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY SERVICES REPORTS TO: PROFESSIONALLY REPORTS TO: CLINICAL MANAGER THERAPIES PROFESSIONAL ADVISOR OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY APPROVED: Manager Date ACCEPTED: Employee Date ROLE SUMMARY This position works principally within the department or service specified above, however all employees at Whanganui District Health Board may be required to undertake duties in other areas of the organisation which promote the efficient and effective operation of Whanganui District Health Board which reasonably fall within the general parameters of this position PURPOSE OF THE POSITION To provide Occupational Therapy to patients within Whanganui District Health Board as directed by the Occupational Therapy Clinical Coordinator To provide occupational therapy to all patient referred to the ATR ward and Acute Stroke unit To follow up all stroke clients requiring occupational therapy in the community. To participate in the stroke follow up clinic. To provide cover to other areas of occupational therapy as directed by the clinical coordinator. 1
DIRECT REPORTS Nil DELEGATED AUTHORITIES Allocating and monitoring work for rotational junior staff and therapy assistant. Responsible for day to day Clinical Occupational Therapy assessments and intervention in this area. Key Contacts (internal): Clinical Coordinator and Professional Advisor Occupational Therapy team staff Multi-disciplinary Teams & Community Services Team Clinical Nurse Leader ATR Ward/ASU Unit Whanganui District Health Board Employees & Medical Specialists Key Contacts (external): Clients/patients and their Family/Whanau FUNCTIONAL RELATIONSHIPS Nature or purpose of contact: Update on any changes or issues that affect Occupational Therapy Service to this area. Update on any quality initiatives for this area Providing support to therapists as appropriate. Includes therapy assistants, loan equipment service & technician, supervising students when on placement in the department. i Participates in meetings and works with other members of the multidisciplinary team to provide care. Support the Clinical Nurse Leader in developing and implementing any changes necessary for this are Educates and communicates with WDHB staff for the best interest of the patient and in providing a OT services Nature or purpose of contact: Educates and works with the patient and their family to ensure a comprehensive and agreed assessment and treatment plan is undertaken and adhered to Receives referrals for patients and trains and works with staff within the various agencies Community Organisations and Agencies Other Hospitals Patient transfers & referrals General Practitioners Keep GP informed. OT interventions & outcomes are reported in discharge reports as appropriate to service REGISTRATION/SCOPE OF PRACTICE You must be able to demonstrate that you are registered with the Occupational Therapy Board of New Zealand and that your scope of practice enables you to undertake the duties of this position. 2
Key Accountabilities (Key areas of focus) Competent clinical practice in Occupational Therapy KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS Tasks Key Performance (How it is achieved) Indicators (How it will be Manages and is accountable for providing safe, effective and appropriate occupational therapy interventions using knowledge and skills gained from professional education and practical experience. Using and documenting a planned occupational therapy process. Adhering to accepted policies and practice guidelines. Works with ethical guidelines, code of health and disability service consumers rights, Wanganui District Health Board Professional Advisor for occupational therapy standards, clinical protocols and the health records policy. Utilises the principles of people centred care when introducing unit based and/or service based practice improvements. Demonstrates expertise in applying the principles of teaching and learning in association with patient/client care. Adheres to NZAOT process standards. Demonstrates expertise in applying the principles of teaching and learning in supporting junior staff. Allocate appropriate work for junior staff based on level of skills and clinical reasoning. measured) OT assessments and treatment are within agreed District Health Board contractual guidelines. Occupational therapy assessments and intervention are based on sound clinical reasoning and evidence based/ accepted best practice. Practice conforms to organizational Policy and Procedures. Accurate patient statistics are kept on a daily basis. Audited notes ensure WDHB documentation guidelines are met. The risk of harm to consumers, staff and others is minimised. Patents have confidence in the employee s standard of delivery of care. Continuity of care retained on transfer of client. Case review. Peer review. Documentation audit. 3
Demonstrate responsibility and commitment to working in teams Regular liason with the Clinical Coordinator to maintain good communication and information flow to and from designated clinical area. Develop and maintain good working relationships within the occupational therapy team, the multidisciplinary team and the area of work. Demonstrate professional attitude and commitment to the team, practising within the scopes of practice and maintaining effective communication links. Demonstrate regular attendance to Mutidisciplinary meeting and family meetings. Community Liaison Develop and maintain good working relationships with non government agencies and voluntary groups. Refer clients to other agencies as applicable. Demonstrate regular liaison with external services to maintain effective communication flow. Personal and Professional Development Meets requirements of the NZ occupational therapy board recertification framework. Participates in and effectively uses supervision. Attends and actively participates in inservice training. Quality Improvement Will have a genuine interest in the continuous quality improvement within the team. Health and Safety in Employment Comply with all safe work procedures, policies and instructions. Demonstration of functional working relationships. Interpersonal and multidisciplinary. Demonstrates awareness of agencies/services to which clients can be referred. Referrals to other services (internal/community) are completed as part of the client s discharge process. Follow up visits are provided in the community post hospital discharge (as required). Feedback from key stakeholder groups. Regular goal setting to meet requirements of the NZ OT board recertification framework. Documented evidence is maintained in a professional portfolio. Attainment of APC. Participates in quality improvement projects within the department Completed the WDHB Health and Safety Orientation Course and 4
Report all incidents hazards and injuries to supervisors in a timely manner. Actively participate in the ongoing development of safe workplace practices in Whanganui District Health Board. updates Attendance at workplace safety meetings (indicated by minutes) Demonstrated by signed training records Active Involvement in, and completion of, rehabilitation programmes as required Timely, full and accurate completion of accident and hazard forms if and when required. IDEAL PERSON PROFILE QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Essential New Zealand registered Occupational Therapist with Current Annual Practicing Certificate Previous work experience in the area of Rehabilitation or Acute Occupational Therapy. Demonstrate Knowledge of Occupational Therapy Models of Practice that apply to this Area 2 years Occupational Therapy Practice post graduate experience Demonstrate experience in supervision of junior staff, assistants or students. Demonstrate ability to function positively in a MDT Current New Zealand full drivers licence Desirable Is working toward or has already gained credentialed or approved assessor status with Enable NZ in basic/ complex Housing, MOH list/ complex equipment and wheeled mobility postural management levels 1 & 2 Physically fit and able to lift (as per patient handling guidelines) Motivated to maintain high level of knowledge and skill 5
PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES Under the Human Rights Act 1993 discrimination based on disability is unlawful. Whanganui District Health Board will make all reasonable efforts to provide a safe and healthy work place for all, including persons with disability. Every effort has been made to outline requirements clearly. If a potential applicant has uncertainties about their ability to fulfill these physical requirements, enquiry should be made whether it would be possible to accommodate a particular issue by obtaining advice from Occupational Health Unit/Infection control team. Ability to move about and undertake necessary duties in all areas of Wanganui Hospital and Wanganui community including situations where space may be restricted. Ability to frequently stand, walk, stretch, sit, bend, twist, lift/move heavy weights no more that stated in the ACC guidelines female 16kgs, male 25kgs and using safe transfer techniques Manual dexterity is required to operate equipment and write. Visual ability sufficient to drive, write and use equipment. Hearing and speech sufficient to communicate with clients. Mental concentration and related abilities are required commensurate with professional standards. Skin should not be fissured, scaly, cracked on hands, forearms, face, head or neck. Ability to undertake frequent hand washing. Freedom from colonisation or infection with MRSA. Absence of a health condition which could increase appointee s susceptibility if exposed to infections a little more frequently than in normal daily living. Must be able to function under rapidly changing and demanding conditions. 6
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES Whanganui District Health Board has a Competency Framework that describes the behavioural competency levels required for each role within the organisation. One = high level of competency required to perform this role five = low level of competency required. Competency Description Level Required Communication Willing and able to initiate verbal discussion/dialogue to ensure goals are met. Makes good use of active listening skills. Ignores other distractions. Articulates response clearly. Problem Solving Time Management Customer Responsiveness Teamwork and Co-operation Cultural Awareness Takes a logical approach to problem solving by eliminating irrelevant information and analysing relevant information to reach a workable and appropriate solution. Suggests alternative approaches based on consideration of the issues involved, in a consistently positive and constructive way. Manages time to maximum advantage on a day to day basis, generally meeting deadlines. Takes a proactive rather than reactive approach to activities. Has a sound awareness of customer needs and works actively to improve customer satisfaction. Takes personal responsibility for correcting customer service problems. Corrects problems promptly and objectively Invites all members of a group to contribute to a process. Understanding and appreciative of different and opposing perspectives on an issue. Actively promotes a friendly climate, good morale and co-operation within the team. Accepts responsibility for the effectiveness of the team. Has an understanding of the Articles and Principles of Te Tiriti O Waitangi / the Treaty of Waitangi. Is aware of the Maori Model of Health Te Whare Tapa Wha. Attempts to pronounce Maori words correctly. Is aware of Kaupapa/Tikanga Maori. Demonstrates some understanding of health gains. Three 7