Job summary
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust Major Trauma Centre is one of four in London, dedicated to improving outcomes for trauma patients in London. We are looking to recruit an innovative and highly specialised Band 7 Occupational Therapist, with previous experience working in the areas of trauma, orthopaedic, vascular surgery, plastic and general surgery. You would work within a team, comprising of qualified and assistant therapy staff, providing intervention to patients experiencing a wide range of conditions, whose needs are often challenging and complex.
The post holder will work with major trauma, orthopaedic and amputee patients who have sustained complex injuries and support them on their rehabilitation journeys. You will provide holistic occupational therapy assessment and treatment to patients with complex injuries due to major trauma. You will work closely with the MDT to optimise patient's recovery to facilitate discharge home, or refer on to other community rehabilitation services.
The successful applicant will have the opportunities to develop their leadership, management and QI skills, whilst being responsible for overseeing the day-to-day workload, supervision and appraisal of junior staff. We are looking for a motivated occupational therapist, with excellent communication and people management skills to join and complement our established teams and continue to develop the in-patient service
Main duties of the job
- To provide a high quality Occupational Therapy service within the specialties of Trauma and Orthopaedics (T&O), vascular surgery and General Surgery.
- Patients seen have a wide range of trauma, vascular and surgical conditions and their needs are frequently complex.
- The service aim is for clinical risk management pre and post-operatively, post-injury or post-diagnosis, to maximise functional ability and ensure safe discharge of patients.
- This team covers Orthopaedics, Vascular Surgery, Plastics, GI Surgery, Major Trauma Unit step down patients and the Surgical Rehabilitation Unit.
- Conditions seen include various types of trauma, vascular, amputees, cancer and palliative surgical patients and other surgeries.
- The post holder will have their own caseload and actively participate in the ongoing development, evaluation and audit of this service.
- To provide team leadership, direction and support for junior staff and students.
- To assist in the management, development of occupational therapy services, including service reviews and audit. To hold responsibility for defined projects.
- To comply with the College of Occupational Therapists Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct.
- To provide speciality OT input into education, training and development programmes for staff and students within clinical speciality and profession
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Degree (or equivalent) in Occupational Therapy
- HPC registration
- Adequate English to fulfil job requirements
- Evidence of post-qualification Continuing Professional Development
Desirable
- Postgraduate training at masters module level or equivalent related to clinical speciality
- Clinical Supervisors course
Experience
Essential
- A level of post-graduate OT experience proportional to the competencies associated with the post including: experience in acute orthopaedic & surgery services and knowledge of related initiatives and guidelines
- Knowledge of core OT skills in both physical and mental health areas
- Experience in fabricating splints
- Assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating treatment, complying with professional and departmental standards
- Experience in the use of OT models of practice
Desirable
- Experience in amputee rehab
- Developing, monitoring, evaluating and auditing services
- Formal training in splint fabrication
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Ability to set goals and monitor outcomes
- Clinical reasoning and problem solving skills to determine discharge of complex patients from own caseload
- Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner seeking guidance when necessary
- Ability to deal with distressing situations involving profound disability, life-threatening situations, bereavement &/or death
- Advanced skills in managing mental health issues associated with the clinical caseload
- Willingness to extend skills and knowledge
- Computer literate
Desirable
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Degree (or equivalent) in Occupational Therapy
- HPC registration
- Adequate English to fulfil job requirements
- Evidence of post-qualification Continuing Professional Development
Desirable
- Postgraduate training at masters module level or equivalent related to clinical speciality
- Clinical Supervisors course
Experience
Essential
- A level of post-graduate OT experience proportional to the competencies associated with the post including: experience in acute orthopaedic & surgery services and knowledge of related initiatives and guidelines
- Knowledge of core OT skills in both physical and mental health areas
- Experience in fabricating splints
- Assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating treatment, complying with professional and departmental standards
- Experience in the use of OT models of practice
Desirable
- Experience in amputee rehab
- Developing, monitoring, evaluating and auditing services
- Formal training in splint fabrication
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Ability to set goals and monitor outcomes
- Clinical reasoning and problem solving skills to determine discharge of complex patients from own caseload
- Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner seeking guidance when necessary
- Ability to deal with distressing situations involving profound disability, life-threatening situations, bereavement &/or death
- Advanced skills in managing mental health issues associated with the clinical caseload
- Willingness to extend skills and knowledge
- Computer literate
Desirable
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).
