Job summary
Do you have a passion to work in general medicine and palliative care in an acute physical health setting? Would you like to co-lead a dynamic and friendly team with band 7 physiotherapists?
We seek a senior OT who can support the continued provision of a high quality, patient centred therapy service adhering to evidence based practice.
The ethos of the therapy department is strongly aligned to the Trust's We Care Values. We also see ourselves:
"To be the Y of NEL, empowering people to live their best life, committed to innovative development of our staff and services with transparency. Think of us as part of your caring family as we are proud to be one."
This is the department's vision statement and we are looking for someone who will come along on our journey to continue to deliver this.
The Therapy Department benefits from an integrated approach to Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy management whilst providing clear OT specific professional leadership. There is a strong commitment to staff training and development.
Do you have broad clinical skills including in complex discharge planning and recent experience in physical health and worked in the NHS or a similar healthcare setting at Band 6 or 7 level?
If yes, make your application today
For further information, please contact:
Charlene Walters OT / PT Clinical Lead
( 020 8539 5522 ext 26678
E-mail: charlene.walters@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
To play a major and specialist role in the advanced assessment, treatment, clinical management and discharge planning of patients admitted to the medical wards including the palliative care ward determining clinical diagnosis, functional deficits, treatment programs and discharge planning.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Current registration as a physiotherapist with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC)
Desirable
- Member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post registration experience working in an acute hospital setting in the NHS or similar health service
- Recent experience working at senior level (band 6 or 7) in an acute ward environment
- Post registration experience in other relevant specialties including orthopaedics, frailty & neurology
- Experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience and confidence working within a high pressured and fast paced environment
- Experience supervising and appraising staff and students
- Experience of Service Development
- Documented evidence of CPD, in accordance with HCPC recommendations
Desirable
- Experience in working within a transdisciplinary environment
Knowledge
Essential
- Good knowledge of current best practice in occupational therapy within acute hospital care settings
- Good knowledge of best practice in occupational therapy for medicine, neurology, orthopaedics, frailty and pain management
- In depth knowledge of national policies and procedures relevant to client group
- Understand legal responsibilities of the profession & associated code of ethics
Skills
Essential
- Specialist therapy clinical skills in acute assessment of patients with a variety of complex pathologies
- Ability to take a proactive approach to assessment and discharge planning
- Ability to lead & motivate a team
- Understanding & application of risk management
- Ability to present information both orally and written in a clear and logical manner
- Ability to keep accurate and legible patient notes
- Ability to pass on knowledge & deliver training both internally within profession & externally to other staff groups
- Ability to organise, prioritise, & delegate, and to support other staff in this
- IM&T skills
- Ability to deal with challenging situations and with emotional / aggressive patients / carers
- Be able to demonstrate flexibility and reliability
Desirable
- Transdisciplinary therapy assessment skills
Other
Essential
- Ability to work early & late shifts & weekend working.
- Ability to gain patients trust and confidence and feeling of safety about their care
- Sufficient to perform the duties of the post with reasonable adjustments
Desirable
- Member of special interest group relevant to the post
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Current registration as a physiotherapist with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC)
Desirable
- Member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post registration experience working in an acute hospital setting in the NHS or similar health service
- Recent experience working at senior level (band 6 or 7) in an acute ward environment
- Post registration experience in other relevant specialties including orthopaedics, frailty & neurology
- Experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience and confidence working within a high pressured and fast paced environment
- Experience supervising and appraising staff and students
- Experience of Service Development
- Documented evidence of CPD, in accordance with HCPC recommendations
Desirable
- Experience in working within a transdisciplinary environment
Knowledge
Essential
- Good knowledge of current best practice in occupational therapy within acute hospital care settings
- Good knowledge of best practice in occupational therapy for medicine, neurology, orthopaedics, frailty and pain management
- In depth knowledge of national policies and procedures relevant to client group
- Understand legal responsibilities of the profession & associated code of ethics
Skills
Essential
- Specialist therapy clinical skills in acute assessment of patients with a variety of complex pathologies
- Ability to take a proactive approach to assessment and discharge planning
- Ability to lead & motivate a team
- Understanding & application of risk management
- Ability to present information both orally and written in a clear and logical manner
- Ability to keep accurate and legible patient notes
- Ability to pass on knowledge & deliver training both internally within profession & externally to other staff groups
- Ability to organise, prioritise, & delegate, and to support other staff in this
- IM&T skills
- Ability to deal with challenging situations and with emotional / aggressive patients / carers
- Be able to demonstrate flexibility and reliability
Desirable
- Transdisciplinary therapy assessment skills
Other
Essential
- Ability to work early & late shifts & weekend working.
- Ability to gain patients trust and confidence and feeling of safety about their care
- Sufficient to perform the duties of the post with reasonable adjustments
Desirable
- Member of special interest group relevant to the post
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).
