Job summary
An amazing opportunity has arisen with the Camden Community Integrated Adult Service for an Occupational Therapist to join our physical health community Band 5 to 6 developmental post which is for 12 Months duration- Fixed term (Maternity cover). We would welcome applications from candidates who wish to apply as a secondment role having had agreement from their current line manager to apply.
If you are an OT who strives for excellence and wants to develop to your full potential then we would welcome your application.We want you to bring your unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge to our OT team as diversity makes us stronger.
You will be working alongside senior Physiotherapy colleagues, Occupational Therapists, community Nurses and a range of other AHPs providing home & community based rehabilitation programmes in a diverse and exciting central London borough.
This post would be suitable for an experienced Band 5 Occupational therapist who have an interest in working in the community who want to consolidate their skills in the area of community rehabilitation. Previous experience of working in a community setting is desirable but not essential.
You will be offered regular shadowing, networking and supervision from OTs and within the team as part of your development journey. You will have regular meetings and supervision with a senior member of the OT team, who will support you with the progression of your development plan.
Main duties of the job
This post will give the successful applicant opportunity to experience a wealth of learning and development and to work alongside a responsive dynamic team who put patient centred care at the heart of what they do. We work in an inter-disciplinary way to provide client-centred, goal focused therapy to patients in the community.
You will have an interest in working as part of a team to provide high quality, patient centred interventions. The caseload is comprised predominantly of adults who may present with multiple complex health needs. As such, you will have the opportunity to develop a wide range of clinical skills and interests in areas such as falls, orthopaedics, general medical and surgical conditions. An understanding of the management of multi-pathology patients and the impact that psychological/cognitive factors may have is desirable.
You will have the opportunity to use your skills and creativity to contribute to the development and implementation of treatment programs, pathways and initiatives in order for us to deliver high quality, evidence-based interventions that improve service users' functional abilities, independence and overall quality of life.
Applicants must have a qualification in Occupational Therapy and be HCPC registered in order to be considered for the post.
About us
We are committed to offering you an environment you can flourish in, which includes dedicated development opportunities as well as a healthier work life balance. We will offer you:
- A 12-month development plan . Upon successful achievement of the competencies, the post holder will be encouraged to apply for Band 6 OT positions within CNWL.
- Free access to our Staff and Wellbeing services to ensure that you are always looking after yourself;
- Excellent staff benefits. Our benefit packages are amongst the best in London and include childcare vouchers, health and wellbeing services, season ticket loans, cycle to work schemes, blue light card, discounts at Nando's and Superdrug, mobile phone contracts and much more!
- Commitment to career mapping to ensure continuous professional development including opportunities within the Trust.
CNWL is very fortunate in having a long-established professional structure, including a Head of Therapies, an AHP Associate Director, Trust-wide Professional Leads for all professional groups, and Borough and specialist professional leadership.
The successful applicant may have contact with patients or service users. As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users when working on our healthcare settings.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be part of a team where your proven ability to make high level clinical decisions will aid patient recovery. This will include having a direct link to the patients medical and therapy team for liaison and support where necessary and with the patients GP or other health care professional as required.
You will provide complex assessments and interventions and will make high impact clinical decisions. You will be expected to work autonomously whilst drawing assistance from other colleagues in primary and secondary care.
You will use evidence based principles/current best practise and specialist skills to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions and to ensure that all members of your team do so accordingly.
Your exceptional caseload management and communication skills will enable you to prioritise patient care. You will also work closely with senior nurses, social workers, therapists and other health care professionals to establish and maintain a whole systems approach for these patients.
The teams work a mixture of Monday to Friday 9-5pm . Please contact the Therapy Lead for more information.
The support programme for this band 5 to 6 development post will provide the following:
- Work-based support & supervision.
- Additional support from the CNWL Education Team.
- Access to a Preceptorship programme
- monthly supervision sessions to support role development.
- Programme content & skills: Coaching, risk assessment/management, assessment, safety planning, suicide prevention, report writing, working with families/carers
The appointee will be appointed to a B5 fixed-term post for a period of 12 months. Upon successful achievement of the competencies at the end of 12 months, the post holder will be able to apply for Band 6 OT positions within CNWL and supported through the recruitment process, including those within the Camden teams which the post holder will have been working in.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be part of a team where your proven ability to make high level clinical decisions will aid patient recovery. This will include having a direct link to the patients medical and therapy team for liaison and support where necessary and with the patients GP or other health care professional as required.
You will provide complex assessments and interventions and will make high impact clinical decisions. You will be expected to work autonomously whilst drawing assistance from other colleagues in primary and secondary care.
You will use evidence based principles/current best practise and specialist skills to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions and to ensure that all members of your team do so accordingly.
Your exceptional caseload management and communication skills will enable you to prioritise patient care. You will also work closely with senior nurses, social workers, therapists and other health care professionals to establish and maintain a whole systems approach for these patients.
The teams work a mixture of Monday to Friday 9-5pm . Please contact the Therapy Lead for more information.
The support programme for this band 5 to 6 development post will provide the following:
- Work-based support & supervision.
- Additional support from the CNWL Education Team.
- Access to a Preceptorship programme
- monthly supervision sessions to support role development.
- Programme content & skills: Coaching, risk assessment/management, assessment, safety planning, suicide prevention, report writing, working with families/carers
The appointee will be appointed to a B5 fixed-term post for a period of 12 months. Upon successful achievement of the competencies at the end of 12 months, the post holder will be able to apply for Band 6 OT positions within CNWL and supported through the recruitment process, including those within the Camden teams which the post holder will have been working in.
Person Specification
Education & Qualification
Essential
- Diploma/degree in Occupational Health
- Current registration with HCPC
- Evidence of completed profession specific preceptorship/or relevant experience in their field.
Desirable
- Evidence of post registration training/qualification
Knowledge/ Experience
Essential
- Wide range of practice educational placements/Experience of working in the UK or similar health economy as an OT.
- Experience of managing a caseload in core areas relevant to the post
- Experiencing of working and liaising with the MDT
- Experience of working with support staff, students, teaching and audits
Desirable
- Previous community experience
Skills/ Abilities
Essential
- Excellent verbal, written & IT skills, including report writing and presentations
- Awareness of developments in NHS, service delivery, application of health and safety
- Ability to work autonomously, planning, prioritisation, self directed learning
- Demonstration of knowledge of standards of practice, evidence and best practice guidelines, working within OT scope of practice
Desirable
- Commitment to & enthusiasm for further training opportunities & CPD
- Evidence of relevant health related training courses
Person Specification
Education & Qualification
Essential
- Diploma/degree in Occupational Health
- Current registration with HCPC
- Evidence of completed profession specific preceptorship/or relevant experience in their field.
Desirable
- Evidence of post registration training/qualification
Knowledge/ Experience
Essential
- Wide range of practice educational placements/Experience of working in the UK or similar health economy as an OT.
- Experience of managing a caseload in core areas relevant to the post
- Experiencing of working and liaising with the MDT
- Experience of working with support staff, students, teaching and audits
Desirable
- Previous community experience
Skills/ Abilities
Essential
- Excellent verbal, written & IT skills, including report writing and presentations
- Awareness of developments in NHS, service delivery, application of health and safety
- Ability to work autonomously, planning, prioritisation, self directed learning
- Demonstration of knowledge of standards of practice, evidence and best practice guidelines, working within OT scope of practice
Desirable
- Commitment to & enthusiasm for further training opportunities & CPD
- Evidence of relevant health related training courses
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).
