Hounslow and Richmond Community NHS Healthcare Trust

Lead Occupational Therapis

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Job summary

An opportunity has arisen within our community hospital to recruit an exceptional Occupational Therapist to join the inpatient unit. The Inpatient unit at Teddington Memorial Hospital sits at the heart of community health delivery in Richmond. Our 28 bedded unit supports the rehabilitation and care of local residents who need step up, step down and sub-acute care and works integrally with our community teams and local social services.

Main duties of the job

The team comprises of nurses, occupational therapists, physiotherapists and rehabilitation assistants. We also have daily input from GP's and access to the wider MDT on a case by case basis

About us

We are currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to manage a complex caseload of patients and provide leadership for the occupational therapy element of the team. Alongside these duties, as part of the senior team, you will be expected to support the junior members of the multidisciplinary team and support the clinical services manager in day to day management and service development.

Details

Date posted

07 June 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,178 to £55,492 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

779-NN-6350123-AHP-Z

Job locations

Teddington Memorial Hospital

Hampton Road

Teddington

TW11 0JL


Job description

Job responsibilities

You must be flexible and responsive and have excellent time management skills.

You must be able to demonstrate an excellent understanding of the rehabilitation agenda and how occupational therapy can contribute to this model of care

Job description

Job responsibilities

You must be flexible and responsive and have excellent time management skills.

You must be able to demonstrate an excellent understanding of the rehabilitation agenda and how occupational therapy can contribute to this model of care

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • 1.Significant level of appropriate experience of working within a specialist field. .
  • 2.Significant experience of carrying out specialist assessments and intervention.
  • 3.Experience of working across health and social care boundaries and within multi agency/disciplinary teams. .
  • 4.Evidence of participation in service or pathway review resulting in implemented changes.
  • 5.Experience of carrying out audits, analysing results and implementing changes based on outcomes.
  • 6. Experience of managing and supervising clinical staff

Desirable

  • 1.Experience in teaching individuals and group of healthcare professionals
  • 2.Experience of developing and implementing clinical protocols.

Qualifications

Essential

  • 1.Degree and Professional Occupational Therapy qualification
  • 2.Registered with HPC
  • 3.Registered with BAOT/COT
  • 4.MSc or postgraduate study in specialised area

Desirable

  • 1.Recognised Teaching qualification

Skills

Essential

  • 1.Excellent communication skills, written and oral
  • 2.Excellent organisational skills and ability to multi-task and prioritise effectively.
  • 3.Advanced knowledge of broad assessment tools relevant to the client group
  • 4.Ability to manage complex clinical cases
  • 6.Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
  • 7.Ability to assess risk and to work effectively with colleagues to address them in a timely manner.
  • 10.Ability to use own initiative, be results orientated and meet target deadlines.
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • 1.Significant level of appropriate experience of working within a specialist field. .
  • 2.Significant experience of carrying out specialist assessments and intervention.
  • 3.Experience of working across health and social care boundaries and within multi agency/disciplinary teams. .
  • 4.Evidence of participation in service or pathway review resulting in implemented changes.
  • 5.Experience of carrying out audits, analysing results and implementing changes based on outcomes.
  • 6. Experience of managing and supervising clinical staff

Desirable

  • 1.Experience in teaching individuals and group of healthcare professionals
  • 2.Experience of developing and implementing clinical protocols.

Qualifications

Essential

  • 1.Degree and Professional Occupational Therapy qualification
  • 2.Registered with HPC
  • 3.Registered with BAOT/COT
  • 4.MSc or postgraduate study in specialised area

Desirable

  • 1.Recognised Teaching qualification

Skills

Essential

  • 1.Excellent communication skills, written and oral
  • 2.Excellent organisational skills and ability to multi-task and prioritise effectively.
  • 3.Advanced knowledge of broad assessment tools relevant to the client group
  • 4.Ability to manage complex clinical cases
  • 6.Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
  • 7.Ability to assess risk and to work effectively with colleagues to address them in a timely manner.
  • 10.Ability to use own initiative, be results orientated and meet target deadlines.

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.

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.

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

Hounslow and Richmond Community NHS Healthcare Trust

Address

Teddington Memorial Hospital

Hampton Road

Teddington

TW11 0JL


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Hounslow and Richmond Community NHS Healthcare Trust

Address

Teddington Memorial Hospital

Hampton Road

Teddington

TW11 0JL


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Service Manager

Anna McNulty-Howard

anna.mcnulty-howard@nhs.net

07538292565

Details

Date posted

07 June 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,178 to £55,492 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

779-NN-6350123-AHP-Z

Job locations

Teddington Memorial Hospital

Hampton Road

Teddington

TW11 0JL


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