Job summary
An exciting opportunity to enhance your career is available - join our integrated front door therapy team in the Emergency Department (ED) at Charing Cross Hospital. We are seeking a dynamic Occupational Therapist who thrives in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same. Our team consists of occupational therapists and physiotherapists.
We pride ourselves in providing a high quality of care for our patients utilising the Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA) and working alongside our Frailty Clinical Nurse Specialists and wider multidisciplinary team (MDT).
The front door therapy team also work as an integral MDT member of OPRAC team (Older Persons Rapid Access Clinic) where we complete therapy specific outcome measures and provide treatments such as equipment provision, home exercise programmes, advice, education, and refer/signpost to appropriate community services.
Our ED therapy service operates from 8am-6pm Monday to Friday with varied shift patterns of 7.5 hours. You will also be a part of the weekend service in OPAL and ED, prioritising patients medically optimised for discharge where you will then be allocated rest days.
As a team we champion Quality Improvement and you will have opportunities to be involved in Quality Improvement initiatives as well as multidisciplinary team education as part of this forward thinking clinical team. We embed the ethos of the campaign - NHS England's 'AHPs into Action' to pioneer positive change.
Main duties of the job
- To provide high quality standard of occupational therapy management to patients at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. To participate in a cross site rotational scheme, providing a high standard of occupational therapy. To perform advanced assessment of patients with diverse presentations and complex physical and psychological conditions, to develop and deliver an individualised treatment programme.
- When providing occupational therapy within this Trust you will be expected to be professional, efficient, effective, with a commitment to evidence based practice and continuous professional Development.
- The post holder will be required to participate in the rostered weekend service cover arrangements including, unsocial hours and overtime (specific rota details are held locally within departments). Staff will do so once they have completed the relevant induction and achieved the required competencies.
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.
- Demonstrate learning of personal effectiveness and first line leadership from experience and from both formal and informal CPD activity.
- State registration with the Health Care Professions Council.
Desirable
- Membership of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT)
- Membership of RCOT special interest groups relevant to speciality
- Clinical Educators Course
Experience
Essential
- Recent experience in relevant occupational therapy specialities and clinical settings
- Experience of working as part of an occupational therapy and multidisciplinary team
- Experience of clinical education of staff, students or assistants
- Experience of supervision of students/ therapy support workers, with development of basic supervision skills
Desirable
- Previous experience in the NHS or social care as a qualified occupational therapist
- Previous Band 6 experience in relevant post
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Able to apply a range and depth of knowledge to this specialist area.
- Able to use knowledge of a range of treatment approaches in the specialist area.
- Competent IT skills.
- Good presentation skills
- Ability to comprehend and work within the Trust's policies of data protection, equal opportunities and health and safety and meet the differing needs of the patients
Desirable
- Evidence of CPD relevant to role and specialist area.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Degree (or equivalent) in Occupational Therapy.
- Demonstrate learning of personal effectiveness and first line leadership from experience and from both formal and informal CPD activity.
- State registration with the Health Care Professions Council.
Desirable
- Membership of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT)
- Membership of RCOT special interest groups relevant to speciality
- Clinical Educators Course
Experience
Essential
- Recent experience in relevant occupational therapy specialities and clinical settings
- Experience of working as part of an occupational therapy and multidisciplinary team
- Experience of clinical education of staff, students or assistants
- Experience of supervision of students/ therapy support workers, with development of basic supervision skills
Desirable
- Previous experience in the NHS or social care as a qualified occupational therapist
- Previous Band 6 experience in relevant post
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Able to apply a range and depth of knowledge to this specialist area.
- Able to use knowledge of a range of treatment approaches in the specialist area.
- Competent IT skills.
- Good presentation skills
- Ability to comprehend and work within the Trust's policies of data protection, equal opportunities and health and safety and meet the differing needs of the patients
Desirable
- Evidence of CPD relevant to role and specialist area.
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).
