Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity to join the Occupational Therapy Team in one of the UK's largest Foundation Trusts. UCLH has an international reputation for innovation, high-quality care and excellent research.
To hear more about working for the Therapies and Rehabilitation department at UCLH, please see our YouTube video: https://youtu.be/x2590DuUnLI
We are looking for innovative, dynamic Occupational Therapists wishing to join our forward-thinking team. The successful applicant will demonstrate strong communication skills combined with a creative, holistic and problem solving approach. You must be a team player with significant acute and NHS experience.
This role will provide you with an excellent opportunity to consolidate your knowledge and gain new clinical and leadership skills within a friendly, supportive environment. We have a strong commitment to staff development and service improvement which all staff are expected to engage in.
The rotations available include:
- Emergency Medicine
- Stroke (at NHNN)
- Respiratory medicine
- Infectious diseases
- Internal Medicine
- Elderly Medicine
- Oncology
- Haematology
- General Surgery
- Orthopaedic Surgery: Elective and Trauma
- Teenage Cancer Unit.
- Paediatric Proton Beam Therapy
Main duties of the job
- This post participates in an 8-9month rotation scheme.
- All rotations are supported by a Team Lead Occupational Therapist and/or Clinical Lead.
- To perform advanced OT assessment of patients with diverse presentations and complex physical, psychological and emotional conditions.
- To provide a diagnosis, develop and deliver an individualised treatment programme in discussion with the patient and according to assessment findings.
- To provide experienced advice, guidance and information to patients, carers and other professionals.
- To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner, including taking responsibility for caseload management in a defined area of the service and seeking support where necessary from senior staff.
- To engage with the MDT in a defined area and represent therapies as required
- To participate in the rotational programme.
- To be an integral member of a team assuming delegated responsibilities for supervision, assessment and education of students, Band 5's and assistantmembers of staff.
- To undertake rotational projects to develop and enhance personal, team and departmental clinical practice.
- To participate in 7-day services rota where appropriate.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
- University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
- National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
- Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
- University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
- Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
- University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
- The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
- University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
At UCLH, we have a real 'One Team' ethos, and our values - safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/diploma in Occupational Therapy
- Excellent written/spoken English
- HPC registration in Occupational Therapy
- Comprehensive knowledge of equipment provision
Desirable
- Completion of Clinical Educators course
- Member of a special interest group
- Post graduate qualification in relevant subject
- Appreciation of current developments in Health Care provision
Experience
Essential
- Significant post graduate work experience in a physical field, including a period working in the NHS
- Experience of working as a member of an MDT
- Experience of working in an acute setting as a qualified occupational therapist
- Experience in 2 or more of the following areas: general medicine, emergency medicine, elderly medicine, orthopaedics, surgery, neurology, oncology, and haematology
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Awareness of current evidence pertaining to interventions with patients within the acute sector
Desirable
- Previous experience of working as a Band 6 Occupational Therapist.
- Experience of teaching and supervising junior staff including using an appraisal tool
- Experience of teaching and supervising students.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of sound and clear understanding of core skills and OT process
- Evidence of working as an autonomous practitioner in a supportive environment.
- Evidence of a clear understanding of the role of the Occupational Therapist in an acute hospital setting
- Evidence of sound clinical knowledge, assessment, and treatment skills
- Evidence of effective discharge planning within the pressures of secondary care
- Evidence of an understanding of the skills required to be an effective team member
- Demonstrates a clear understanding of multidisciplinary issues and ability to work efficiently and effectively in a multidisciplinary team
- Knowledge of current issues and legislation regarding health and social services.
- The ability to demonstrate an understanding of Clinical Governance and its application to the work environment
- Excellent time management and organisational skills including prioritisation and delegation.
- Competent IT skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of surrounding community services and rehab facilities to facilitate effective discharge
- Ability to recognise in yourself and individuals work related stress and pressures
Communication
Essential
- Professionally fluent in written & oral English
- Able to communicate appropriately with patients and others in challenging situations
- To effectively liaise with all the MDT & appropriate support agencies
- To effectively advocate for patients and communicate outcome of OT assessments in meetings e.g., ward handover & case conferences
Quality and service improvement
Essential
- Understanding of aspects of Clinical Governance including previous experience of quality issues, audit, and risk management.
- Demonstrate commitment to best practice and awareness of national standards and evidence
Desirable
- Experience of audit & service development
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Behave in a professional, confident and approachable manner.
- Able to motivate self, staff, and patients
- Demonstrates the ability to organise own work and use own initiative
- Takes responsibility for own personal development and maintains own CPD
- To participate in the weekend rota as required
Desirable
- Demonstrates the understanding of the need for professional development of staff and others
Other requirements
Essential
- Physically fit and able to comply with Trust Manual Handling Guidelines
- Ability to exert moderate to intense physical effort on occasions throughout the working day.
- Ability to frequently cope with working in a stressful environment and with intense concentration for frequent periods throughout the day.
- Ability to cope with daily exposure to highly unpleasant working conditions (i.e., sputum, body fluids, fleas, incontinence)
- Able to carry out concurrent activities (multi-tasking) and work in an unpredictable working pattern (will be required to carry a bleep).
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- All posts to include Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties
Ensure the risk of infection to self, colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors is minimised by:
Essential
- Being familiar with, and adhering to Trust policies and guidance on infection prevention and control. Completing all required training and education (both via e-learning and face to face) on infection prevention and control. Including infection prevention and control as an integral part of your continuous personal/professional development and included in your annual appraisal Taking personal responsibility so far as is reasonably practicable, in helping ensure that effective prevention and control of health care associated infections is embedded into everyday practice and applied consistently.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/diploma in Occupational Therapy
- Excellent written/spoken English
- HPC registration in Occupational Therapy
- Comprehensive knowledge of equipment provision
Desirable
- Completion of Clinical Educators course
- Member of a special interest group
- Post graduate qualification in relevant subject
- Appreciation of current developments in Health Care provision
Experience
Essential
- Significant post graduate work experience in a physical field, including a period working in the NHS
- Experience of working as a member of an MDT
- Experience of working in an acute setting as a qualified occupational therapist
- Experience in 2 or more of the following areas: general medicine, emergency medicine, elderly medicine, orthopaedics, surgery, neurology, oncology, and haematology
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Awareness of current evidence pertaining to interventions with patients within the acute sector
Desirable
- Previous experience of working as a Band 6 Occupational Therapist.
- Experience of teaching and supervising junior staff including using an appraisal tool
- Experience of teaching and supervising students.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of sound and clear understanding of core skills and OT process
- Evidence of working as an autonomous practitioner in a supportive environment.
- Evidence of a clear understanding of the role of the Occupational Therapist in an acute hospital setting
- Evidence of sound clinical knowledge, assessment, and treatment skills
- Evidence of effective discharge planning within the pressures of secondary care
- Evidence of an understanding of the skills required to be an effective team member
- Demonstrates a clear understanding of multidisciplinary issues and ability to work efficiently and effectively in a multidisciplinary team
- Knowledge of current issues and legislation regarding health and social services.
- The ability to demonstrate an understanding of Clinical Governance and its application to the work environment
- Excellent time management and organisational skills including prioritisation and delegation.
- Competent IT skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of surrounding community services and rehab facilities to facilitate effective discharge
- Ability to recognise in yourself and individuals work related stress and pressures
Communication
Essential
- Professionally fluent in written & oral English
- Able to communicate appropriately with patients and others in challenging situations
- To effectively liaise with all the MDT & appropriate support agencies
- To effectively advocate for patients and communicate outcome of OT assessments in meetings e.g., ward handover & case conferences
Quality and service improvement
Essential
- Understanding of aspects of Clinical Governance including previous experience of quality issues, audit, and risk management.
- Demonstrate commitment to best practice and awareness of national standards and evidence
Desirable
- Experience of audit & service development
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Behave in a professional, confident and approachable manner.
- Able to motivate self, staff, and patients
- Demonstrates the ability to organise own work and use own initiative
- Takes responsibility for own personal development and maintains own CPD
- To participate in the weekend rota as required
Desirable
- Demonstrates the understanding of the need for professional development of staff and others
Other requirements
Essential
- Physically fit and able to comply with Trust Manual Handling Guidelines
- Ability to exert moderate to intense physical effort on occasions throughout the working day.
- Ability to frequently cope with working in a stressful environment and with intense concentration for frequent periods throughout the day.
- Ability to cope with daily exposure to highly unpleasant working conditions (i.e., sputum, body fluids, fleas, incontinence)
- Able to carry out concurrent activities (multi-tasking) and work in an unpredictable working pattern (will be required to carry a bleep).
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- All posts to include Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties
Ensure the risk of infection to self, colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors is minimised by:
Essential
- Being familiar with, and adhering to Trust policies and guidance on infection prevention and control. Completing all required training and education (both via e-learning and face to face) on infection prevention and control. Including infection prevention and control as an integral part of your continuous personal/professional development and included in your annual appraisal Taking personal responsibility so far as is reasonably practicable, in helping ensure that effective prevention and control of health care associated infections is embedded into everyday practice and applied consistently.
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).
