Job summary
King's College Hospital's Occupational Health and Wellbeing department is dedicated to providing a high quality, efficient and supportive service to the staff of King's and other associated organisations across several sites in South East London.
As a dynamic and progressive SEQOHS accredited department we have a strong, dynamic multidisciplinary team of nurses, physicians and therapists within a busy, fast paced environment.
Be part of an exciting new future for one of the country's premier teaching hospitals by joining our team. In return for your skills and depth of experience we offer great support, training and excellent scope to build or advance your career in Occupational Health and Wellbeing.
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist in Occupational Health and Wellbeing.You will be experienced in working in a healthcare setting and enthusiastic about delivery a high quality service.
For an informal chat or visit, please contact Veronica Swainson, senior Occupational Therapist on veronica.swainson@nhs.net
To apply for these or any of our vacancies visit www.kch.nhs.uk/Careers or www.jobs.nhs.uk
Main duties of the job
To provide specialist assessment skills to support the Occupational Therapy Service within the Department of Occupational Health & Wellbeing setting.
To facilitate improved work ability or the early and safe return to work of staff on sickness absence through phased return to work programmes and adjustments. To provide evidenced based treatments and clinical intervention for a wide range of acute and chronic conditions. To teach and offer advice to colleagues and other members of the OH MDT regarding Occupational Therapy OH interventions.
To work as an autonomous and effective member of the Occupational Health (OH) team, communicating appropriately with patients (trust staff are patients' in OH), managers, human resource advisors and other team members as required.
Take a supportive role in assisting the Lead Occupational Therapist OH, in the daily delivery of clinical services as well as contributing to the development of staff Occupational Therapy service.
The post holder will work within the Occupational Health Department at King's College Hospital but may also be required to work on alternative sites (i.e. to complete work place assessments or cover other off-site clinics).
About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide specialist assessment skills to support the Occupational Therapy Service within the Department of Occupational Health & Wellbeing setting.
Conditions may include (but are not limited to); long term conditions, neurological & neuro divergent and musculoskeletal.
To work as an autonomous and effective member of the Occupational Health (OH) team, communicating appropriately with patients (trust staff are patients in OH), managers, human resource advisors and other team members as required.
Take a supportive role in assisting the Lead Occupational Therapist OH, in the daily delivery of clinical services as well as contributing to the development of staff Occupational Therapy service.
To facilitate improved work ability or the early and safe return to work of staff on sickness absence through phased return to work programmes and adjustments. To provide evidenced based treatments and clinical intervention for a wide range of acute and chronic conditions. To teach and offer advice to colleagues and other members of the OH MDT regarding Occupational Therapy OH interventions.
The post holder will work within the Occupational Health Department at Kings College Hospital but may also be required to work on alternative sites (i.e. to complete work place assessments or cover other off-site clinics).
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide specialist assessment skills to support the Occupational Therapy Service within the Department of Occupational Health & Wellbeing setting.
Conditions may include (but are not limited to); long term conditions, neurological & neuro divergent and musculoskeletal.
To work as an autonomous and effective member of the Occupational Health (OH) team, communicating appropriately with patients (trust staff are patients in OH), managers, human resource advisors and other team members as required.
Take a supportive role in assisting the Lead Occupational Therapist OH, in the daily delivery of clinical services as well as contributing to the development of staff Occupational Therapy service.
To facilitate improved work ability or the early and safe return to work of staff on sickness absence through phased return to work programmes and adjustments. To provide evidenced based treatments and clinical intervention for a wide range of acute and chronic conditions. To teach and offer advice to colleagues and other members of the OH MDT regarding Occupational Therapy OH interventions.
The post holder will work within the Occupational Health Department at Kings College Hospital but may also be required to work on alternative sites (i.e. to complete work place assessments or cover other off-site clinics).
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Occupational Therapy
Experience
Essential
- Extensive & Relevant general clinical experience in practice
Desirable
- Occupational Health experience
Training
Essential
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Occupational Therapy
Experience
Essential
- Extensive & Relevant general clinical experience in practice
Desirable
- Occupational Health experience
Training
Essential
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).
Employer details
Employer name
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Department of Occupational Health and Wellbeing
Denmark Hill
SE5 8AD
Employer's website
https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
