Occupational Therapist

Indirect Clinical Duties

1. To attend clinical case discussions at meetings or ward rounds. 2. To participate in clinical audit, research and evidence based practice. 3. To establish and maintain a system of prioritisation based on clinical need. 4. To undertake day to day work planning for small teams. 5. To identify clinical service needs and initiate projects, which could be developed in order to meet challenges. 6. To promote the roles and skills of Occupational Therapy to other professionals, students, patients and carers. 7. To contribute constructively to the multi-disciplinary team working. 8. To ensure time is managed effectively.

Profession Specific Duties

1. To attend professional Occupational Therapy meetings as required. 2. To attend appropriate training events as appropriate. 3. To maintain a continuing professional development portfolio. 4. To undertake annual appraisal. 5. To contribute constructively to the supervision process. 6. To provide supervision to junior staff and students. 7. To occasionally represent the Occupational Therapy profession at service development forums. 8. To comply with policies and agreed procedures for annual leave, sickness and time owing. 9. To complete daily diary sheets for statistical purposes. 10. To supervise a minimum of one student per year.