Job summary
We know the power of rehab. Want to make real change? Join us to help patients excel with their rehab goals. Using your core occupational therapy skills, you will design creative and innovative therapy solutions for patients.
- Our energetic and passionate team consists of physiotherapists, rehab support workers, social workers and nurses. Working together you will support adults with client-centred rehab programmes, optimising their independence and quality of life.
- We want the focus on rehab for our patients and not paperwork. Using the power of technology we can take notes 'on the go' with our various systems EPIC, Rover and Dragon.
- Our core working sites in Brixton and Streatham are centred within vibrant and exciting communities.
What else?
- We have excellent access to a vast array of ADL equipment and have a large cohort of rehab support workers.
- You'll benefit from our award winning "Showing We Care About You Programme". It offers many types of support (financial wellbeing, career development, value and recognition, work-life balance) to help you in your professional, personal and family life.
- We are one of the UKs leading providers of hospital and community-based healthcare, research and education. As part of the Kings Health Trust, you will have opportunities for comprehensive training and development to continuously improve patient care and progress your career.
Main duties of the job
o To be responsible for the assessment, treatment, implementation and documentation of Occupational Therapy interventions within nominated clinical specialities.
o To develop positive and collaborative working relationships across Health and Social Care.
o To be responsible for the maintenance and development of own CPD and continuous learning.
About us
At GSTT we are committed to providing:o Professional expert advice, including access to our Professional Leads in our Community and Hospital settings.o An annual appraisal and PDR.o Structured in-service development programs and supervisions.o Support to undertake research, audit and service evaluation.o Training links to London Southbank and King's College Universities.o Support to develop your skills in preparation and presentations
Additional contact information
Flexible working and part-time hours would be considered but would need to be happy to work weekends as part of a rota.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Requirements
ESSENTIAL
A/I
DESIRABLE
A/I
Qualifications/
Education
Diploma/Degree in Occupational
Therapy
Evidence of Continued Professional
Development
A
A
Membership with
Special Interest
Group
A
Professional/
Statutory
Registration
HCPC Registration
A
Membership with
RCOT
A
Previous experience
Previous clinical placement experience in an acute or community setting
Post-graduate experience
commensurate to the role
Experience of working as member of a
multidisciplinary team
A/I
A/I
A/I
Experience with
urgent response,
emergency
department,
community
A/I
Skills/Knowledge/
Ability
Remains updated with professional
practice and new research.
Understand the legal responsibilities of
the profession
Able to present information, written and orally, in a clear and logical manner
Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate
Ability to work with Multi/interdisciplinary
and analyse tasks and activities, synthesise
findings and develop goal orientated treatment plans.
Understand and apply principles of risk management to clinical practice
Understanding of Clinical Governance
and the implications for occupational
therapy services including experience of
quality issues and audit
Understanding principles and application of
supervision in promotion of clinical effectiveness as a
supervisee.
Ability to comprehend and work within
the Trusts policies of data protection,
equal opportunities and Health and
Safety to meet the differing needs of the Patients
Ability to appreciate the sensitivity, complexity of context and culture and diversity within clinical practice.
Ability to keep legible and accurate notes in English using electronic systems
Ability to cope with working in a stressful and unpredictable Environment
Evidence of being self-motivated
A/I
A/I
A/I
A/I
A/I
A/I
A/I
A/I
A/I
A/I
A/I
A/I
A/I
Competent IT skills
Presentation skills
Experience working
with assistants
A/I
A/I
A/I
Physical
Requirements
Physically fit and able to comply with
Trust Manual Handling Guidelines
Ability to work at moderate to high levels
of physical activity involving the delivery
of therapeutic handling, use of transfer
equipment and the demonstration of
exercise
Ability to work effectively in a stressful
and busy environment
A
A
A/I
A = application
I = interview
It must be stated whether these requirements are ESSENTIAL or DESIRABLE for the post.
This can be clearly understood by the potential candidate if it is done in the form of a chart.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Requirements
ESSENTIAL
A/I
DESIRABLE
A/I
Qualifications/
Education
Diploma/Degree in Occupational
Therapy
Evidence of Continued Professional
Development
A
A
Membership with
Special Interest
Group
A
Professional/
Statutory
Registration
HCPC Registration
A
Membership with
RCOT
A
Previous experience
Previous clinical placement experience in an acute or community setting
Post-graduate experience
commensurate to the role
Experience of working as member of a
multidisciplinary team
A/I
A/I
A/I
Experience with
urgent response,
emergency
department,
community
A/I
Skills/Knowledge/
Ability
Remains updated with professional
practice and new research.
Understand the legal responsibilities of
the profession
Able to present information, written and orally, in a clear and logical manner
Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate
Ability to work with Multi/interdisciplinary
and analyse tasks and activities, synthesise
findings and develop goal orientated treatment plans.
Understand and apply principles of risk management to clinical practice
Understanding of Clinical Governance
and the implications for occupational
therapy services including experience of
quality issues and audit
Understanding principles and application of
supervision in promotion of clinical effectiveness as a
supervisee.
Ability to comprehend and work within
the Trusts policies of data protection,
equal opportunities and Health and
Safety to meet the differing needs of the Patients
Ability to appreciate the sensitivity, complexity of context and culture and diversity within clinical practice.
Ability to keep legible and accurate notes in English using electronic systems
Ability to cope with working in a stressful and unpredictable Environment
Evidence of being self-motivated
A/I
A/I
A/I
A/I
A/I
A/I
A/I
A/I
A/I
A/I
A/I
A/I
A/I
Competent IT skills
Presentation skills
Experience working
with assistants
A/I
A/I
A/I
Physical
Requirements
Physically fit and able to comply with
Trust Manual Handling Guidelines
Ability to work at moderate to high levels
of physical activity involving the delivery
of therapeutic handling, use of transfer
equipment and the demonstration of
exercise
Ability to work effectively in a stressful
and busy environment
A
A
A/I
A = application
I = interview
It must be stated whether these requirements are ESSENTIAL or DESIRABLE for the post.
This can be clearly understood by the potential candidate if it is done in the form of a chart.
Person Specification
Qualifications/ Education
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development
Desirable
- Membership with Special Interest Group
Professional/ Statutory Registration
Essential
Desirable
Physical Requirements
Essential
- Physically fit and able to comply with Trust Manual Handling Guidelines
- Ability to work at moderate to high levels of physical activity involving the delivery of therapeutic handling, use of transfer equipment and the demonstration of exercise
- Ability to work effectively in a stressful and busy environment
Previous experience
Essential
- Previous clinical placement experience in an acute or community setting
- Post-graduate experience commensurate to the role
- Experience of working as member of a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Experience with urgent response, emergency department, community
Skills/Knowledge/ Ability
Essential
- Remains updated with professional practice and new research.
- Understand the legal responsibilities of the profession
- Able to present information, written and orally, in a clear and logical manner
- Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate
- Ability to work with Multi/interdisciplinary and analyse tasks and activities, synthesise findings and develop goal orientated treatment plans.
- Understand and apply principles of risk management to clinical practice
- Understanding of Clinical Governance and the implications for occupational therapy services including experience of quality issues and audit
- Understanding principles and application of supervision in promotion of clinical effectiveness as a supervisee.
- Ability to comprehend and work within the Trust's policies of data protection, equal opportunities and Health and Safety to meet the differing needs of the Patients
- Ability to appreciate the sensitivity, complexity of context and culture and diversity within clinical practice.
- Ability to keep legible and accurate notes in English using electronic systems
- Ability to cope with working in a stressful and unpredictable Environment
- Evidence of being self-motivated
Desirable
- Competent IT skills
- Presentation skills
- Experience working with assistants
Person Specification
Qualifications/ Education
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development
Desirable
- Membership with Special Interest Group
Professional/ Statutory Registration
Essential
Desirable
Physical Requirements
Essential
- Physically fit and able to comply with Trust Manual Handling Guidelines
- Ability to work at moderate to high levels of physical activity involving the delivery of therapeutic handling, use of transfer equipment and the demonstration of exercise
- Ability to work effectively in a stressful and busy environment
Previous experience
Essential
- Previous clinical placement experience in an acute or community setting
- Post-graduate experience commensurate to the role
- Experience of working as member of a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Experience with urgent response, emergency department, community
Skills/Knowledge/ Ability
Essential
- Remains updated with professional practice and new research.
- Understand the legal responsibilities of the profession
- Able to present information, written and orally, in a clear and logical manner
- Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate
- Ability to work with Multi/interdisciplinary and analyse tasks and activities, synthesise findings and develop goal orientated treatment plans.
- Understand and apply principles of risk management to clinical practice
- Understanding of Clinical Governance and the implications for occupational therapy services including experience of quality issues and audit
- Understanding principles and application of supervision in promotion of clinical effectiveness as a supervisee.
- Ability to comprehend and work within the Trust's policies of data protection, equal opportunities and Health and Safety to meet the differing needs of the Patients
- Ability to appreciate the sensitivity, complexity of context and culture and diversity within clinical practice.
- Ability to keep legible and accurate notes in English using electronic systems
- Ability to cope with working in a stressful and unpredictable Environment
- Evidence of being self-motivated
Desirable
- Competent IT skills
- Presentation skills
- Experience working with assistants
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
