Band 6 Occupational Therapist

Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Clinical Specialist OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

Band 6, Hospital Division

Full time - permanent

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our Hospital Division Occupational and Arts therapy team, based at Highgate Mental Health Centre and St Pancras Hospital.

Working on an inpatient rehabilitation ward, the post holder will have proven clinical skills to manage a complex caseload, Along with the MDT they will work to recovery principles with a community focus to support robust discharge plans. The post holder will have excellent planning and organisational skills including the ability to prioritise effectively.

The post holder will be responsible for supervision of junior staff and will work other staff to provide a comprehensive therapy programme for service users. They are expected to ensure that their practice meets the requirements of this clinical service and is in keeping with current evidence based practices.

Enquires about the post, please contact the Head OTs for Hospital Division: Rhona Ablett on 07989225240 or Sheila White 07812494857.

Main duties of the job

Clinical Specialist OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

Band 6, Hospital Division

Full time - permanent

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our Hospital Division Occupational and Arts therapy team, based at Highgate Mental Health Centre and St Pancras Hospital.

Working on an inpatient rehabilitation ward, the post holder will have proven clinical skills to manage a complex caseload, Along with the MDT they will work to recovery principles with a community focus to support robust discharge plans. The post holder will have excellent planning and organisational skills including the ability to prioritise effectively.

The post holder will be responsible for supervision of junior staff and will work other staff to provide a comprehensive therapy programme for service users. They are expected to ensure that their practice meets the requirements of this clinical service and is in keeping with current evidence based practices.

Enquires about the post, please contact the Head OTs for Hospital Division: Rhona Ablett on 07989225240 or Sheila White 07812494857.

About us

At Camden and Islington NHS foundation trust our staff and service users have worked closely to create a set of values that make sure people who use our services get the best possible chance of a rapid recovery.

We have 3 key priorities which are:

  • Early and Effective Intervention
  • Helping People to Live Well
  • Research and Innovation

The cultural pillars that help us achieve our key priorities are:

  • We value each other
  • We are empowered
  • We keep things simple
  • We are connected

By coming to work at Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust you will be joining a Trust with a national reputation for research, where services recognise that research underpins its commitment to providing high quality and innovative clinical care.

As an applicant for this role, you are urged to demonstrate within your supporting statement a combination of evidence that reflects your competence to meet the job specification and provide examples of how C&I Cultural pillars are an integral part of the way you have and will continue to deliver service.

Date posted

10 June 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,768 to £46,124 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

455-CANDI-16-A

Job locations

OT Department, St Pancras Hospital

4 St Pancras Way

London

NW1 0PE


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for more details about the role and requirements.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for more details about the role and requirements.

Person Specification

HCPC registered

Essential

  • Registered with HCPC in date

Qualification

Essential

  • DIP COT/ BSC/ MSC occ Therapy

Desirable

  • Further relevant postgraduate training
  • Practice educator training

Expeirience

Essential

  • In-patient experience MH

Desirable

  • Experience of working in MH Rehab setting

Supervisory

Essential

  • supervision of staff /students

management experience

Essential

  • evidence of leadership

Desirable

  • Service development
Person Specification

HCPC registered

Essential

  • Registered with HCPC in date

Qualification

Essential

  • DIP COT/ BSC/ MSC occ Therapy

Desirable

  • Further relevant postgraduate training
  • Practice educator training

Expeirience

Essential

  • In-patient experience MH

Desirable

  • Experience of working in MH Rehab setting

Supervisory

Essential

  • supervision of staff /students

management experience

Essential

  • evidence of leadership

Desirable

  • Service development

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust

Address

OT Department, St Pancras Hospital

4 St Pancras Way

London

NW1 0PE


Employer's website

https://www.candi.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust

Address

OT Department, St Pancras Hospital

4 St Pancras Way

London

NW1 0PE


Employer's website

https://www.candi.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Head OT Acute Division

Rhona Ablett

rhona.ablett@candi.nhs.uk

07989225240

Date posted

10 June 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,768 to £46,124 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

455-CANDI-16-A

Job locations

OT Department, St Pancras Hospital

4 St Pancras Way

London

NW1 0PE


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