Central London Community Health Trust

Specialist Occupational Therapist B6

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Job summary

Specialist Occupational Therapist - Learning Disabilities B6 - Band 6 - Hammersmith and Fulham, Kensington and Chelsea, and Westminster.

An exciting opportunity exists for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join the established CLCH Adult Learning Disability Service spanning the London boroughs of Hammersmith and Fulham, Kensington and Chelsea, and Westminster. The multidisciplinary health service works within an integrated health and social care setting across many sites.

The successful applicant will hold a clinical caseload and be expected to carry out assessment and treatment to help address the functional needs of people with LD within the clinical, community and domiciliary setting.

The post holder will report to the Highly Specialist Occupational Therapy Lead and work closely with the multi-disciplinary team to continually develop the service and maintain close working relationships with partners across health and social care.

If you enjoy working in a close MDT environment using a variety of assessment and treatment techniques and approaches then this is the job for you. We offer great opportunities for training, various project work, quality improvement and clinical audit initiatives to support you in your career progression.

Main duties of the job

We require an organised, flexible and approachable OT who can demonstrate good communication and team-working skills.

Experience working within the paediatric, neuro-disability or mental health setting(s) would be an advantage.

The ability to work autonomously in a multidisciplinary Learning Disability team, work co-operatively with partners and contribute to the service development is essential.

The post holder will have access to regular supervision from an experienced Band 7 therapist, as well as support from the wider CLCH Learning Disabilities Team.

About us

Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!

We can offer you:

A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
Single occupancy accommodation in Central London - (we can help you find accommodation in London, support you with your deposit)
Support with gaining your driving license *T&C's apply
Car lease scheme *T&C's apply
Flexible working options
Annual travel card loan
Training, support and development in your career

To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits

Date posted

12 January 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£42,471 to £50,364 a year Per Annum, inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

824-INNER-10665

Job locations

Lisson Grove Health Centre

London

NW8 8LW

Job description

Job responsibilities

Working as an autonomous practitioner to undertake specialist Occupational Therapy Evidenced based treatments following the Occupational Therapy process through: Applying relevant Occupational Therapy models to practice, carrying out specialist assessments, interpreting information gathered, devising and implementing therapy and evaluating its effectiveness.
To participate in the Multi-Disciplinary Team Core Assessment Process. Performing initial assessments for service users referred to the learning disability service and communicating relevant assessment details and recommendations across agencies and make appropriate onward referrals.
To be responsible for gaining informed consent for assessment and treatment interventions and to follow legal and professional guidelines in circumstances where clients do not have capacity to provide informed consent.
To keep and maintain detailed, accurate and contemporary patient treatment records in line with RCOT, HCPC and CLCH guidelines/standards
To work closely with the Therapy, Social Care and Nursing staff in the same field to provide a comprehensive, seamless service to Learning Disability clients.
To lead in the education and training of Service provider staff and carers and family in meeting the specialist functional needs of individual clients. To undertake this training in collaboration with other team members when appropriate.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Working as an autonomous practitioner to undertake specialist Occupational Therapy Evidenced based treatments following the Occupational Therapy process through: Applying relevant Occupational Therapy models to practice, carrying out specialist assessments, interpreting information gathered, devising and implementing therapy and evaluating its effectiveness.
To participate in the Multi-Disciplinary Team Core Assessment Process. Performing initial assessments for service users referred to the learning disability service and communicating relevant assessment details and recommendations across agencies and make appropriate onward referrals.
To be responsible for gaining informed consent for assessment and treatment interventions and to follow legal and professional guidelines in circumstances where clients do not have capacity to provide informed consent.
To keep and maintain detailed, accurate and contemporary patient treatment records in line with RCOT, HCPC and CLCH guidelines/standards
To work closely with the Therapy, Social Care and Nursing staff in the same field to provide a comprehensive, seamless service to Learning Disability clients.
To lead in the education and training of Service provider staff and carers and family in meeting the specialist functional needs of individual clients. To undertake this training in collaboration with other team members when appropriate.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy (OT)
State Registration (HCPC)
Evidence of continual professional development

Desirable

Member of RCOT
Clinical Supervisors/Educators Course
Sensory integration training certificate

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy (OT)
State Registration (HCPC)
Evidence of continual professional development

Desirable

Member of RCOT
Clinical Supervisors/Educators Course
Sensory integration training certificate

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

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

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Lisson Grove Health Centre

London

NW8 8LW

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Lisson Grove Health Centre

London

NW8 8LW

Employer's website

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