Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Occupational Therapist to join our community Band 6 rotation at East London NHS Foundation Trust. This is a perfect post for OT's hoping to consolidate their Band 6 and clinical skills but equally we have an excellent reputation for developing experienced Band 5 OT's.
The rotations, lasting 9 months, will include:
- Community Rapid Response and Intermediate Care Team at Mile End Hospital, London
- Extended Primary Care Team at Mile End Hospital, London
- Wheelchair Service at Mile End Hospital, London
- Reablement Team at Mulberry Place, London
- Adult Social Care Tower Hamlets - East Locality Team at Mulberry Place, London
- Adult Social Care Tower Hamlets - Children with Disabilities Team at Mulberry Place, London
We are also pleased to announce two new areas now included on the rotation:
- Older People Clinic and Integrated Discharge Hub (Royal London Hospital and Mile End Hospital)
- Frailty Team (Royal London Hospital)
Main duties of the job
These new service areas will provide the rotational staff a unique and exciting opportunity to improve outcomes for frail, elderly patients by reducing avoidable hospitalisation, providing comprehensive old age assessment and supporting patients to be cared for in their own homes.
We are looking for an Occupational Therapist with experience working with patients across the care pathway and a variety of clinical areas. Individuals should have strong clinical skills and teaching skills as well as ability to manage a defined caseload of complex cases independently, providing comprehensive occupational therapy assessment and intervention, evidencing problem solving and clinical reasoning skills in line with evidence-based practice.
The successful candidate will display a strong commitment to patient centred care and be innovative, creative and dynamic.
About us
The post holder will gain experience assessing and developing treatment programs for a broad range of conditions across various settings in the community. We are committed to provision of high-quality patient centred care combined with clinical excellence and involvement in clinical research.
You will be supported in developing your OT skills and encouraged in your professional development from a large and supportive MDT therapy team. We value commitment to professional development, training and high-quality clinical supervision for all our staff.
The successful candidate will be entitled to training courses worth £300 towards their professional development.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The service has a strong and well-established training and education programme, along with robust personal development review programme to support staff with their learning and development. All the OTs will be expected to participate in joint clinical sessions with their peers.
Some of the rotational areas operate a seven-day service, covering core hours between 8am and 6pm. Actual working hours are specific to each team, e.g., there is an 11am to 7pm shift in the Rapid Response Team. You will need to be a versatile, adaptable team player who is prepared to work across a 7-day rota.
Potential candidates should have current HPC registration and ideally be a current member of COT and specialist interest group, along with evidence of post-graduate study. You must have experience working within the NHS across a number of clinical areas, and post-graduation experience.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The service has a strong and well-established training and education programme, along with robust personal development review programme to support staff with their learning and development. All the OTs will be expected to participate in joint clinical sessions with their peers.
Some of the rotational areas operate a seven-day service, covering core hours between 8am and 6pm. Actual working hours are specific to each team, e.g., there is an 11am to 7pm shift in the Rapid Response Team. You will need to be a versatile, adaptable team player who is prepared to work across a 7-day rota.
Potential candidates should have current HPC registration and ideally be a current member of COT and specialist interest group, along with evidence of post-graduate study. You must have experience working within the NHS across a number of clinical areas, and post-graduation experience.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- HCPC Registration
- Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy
Desirable
- Member of British Association of Occupational Therapists
- Involvement in a relevant COT special clinical interest
- Supervision training
- Fieldwork educators training
Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience in a broad range of specialties relevant to the post on an inpatient and / or community basis
- Knowledge of a broad range of clinical conditions
- Equipment provision and assessment
Desirable
- Experience in ICT
- Experience of working in rehabilitation, social services and community based work
- Involvement in audit, research and understanding of quality issues
- Working knowledge of statutory and voluntary community services and agencies (i.e. intermediate care, day hospital
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Understanding of Clinical Governance and its implications for occupational therapy and client care
- Ability to communicate and present information, orally and in writing, in a clear and logical manner
- Ability to keep accurate and legible patient notes in line with local and national standards and policies
- Ability to assess for/review medical devices & other rehabilitative equipment for patient/clients, carers and others. This includes safe handling, fitting and demonstration
- Ability to assess and act against risks to self, clients as a consequence of exposure to clients and environments which may be highly distressing, antagonistic, open to aggression and/or unpleasant.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- HCPC Registration
- Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy
Desirable
- Member of British Association of Occupational Therapists
- Involvement in a relevant COT special clinical interest
- Supervision training
- Fieldwork educators training
Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience in a broad range of specialties relevant to the post on an inpatient and / or community basis
- Knowledge of a broad range of clinical conditions
- Equipment provision and assessment
Desirable
- Experience in ICT
- Experience of working in rehabilitation, social services and community based work
- Involvement in audit, research and understanding of quality issues
- Working knowledge of statutory and voluntary community services and agencies (i.e. intermediate care, day hospital
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Understanding of Clinical Governance and its implications for occupational therapy and client care
- Ability to communicate and present information, orally and in writing, in a clear and logical manner
- Ability to keep accurate and legible patient notes in line with local and national standards and policies
- Ability to assess for/review medical devices & other rehabilitative equipment for patient/clients, carers and others. This includes safe handling, fitting and demonstration
- Ability to assess and act against risks to self, clients as a consequence of exposure to clients and environments which may be highly distressing, antagonistic, open to aggression and/or unpleasant.
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).
