About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity for a full time Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join the Neuro Rehabilitation team at Clayponds Hospital to work in our skilled and friendly MDT. As one of the Band 6 Occupational Therapists you will be expected to carry a clinical caseload and be an active member of the multi-disciplinary rehabilitation team. You will work closely with the Band 7 and 6 Occupational Therapists on Rosemary ward (our Level 3 unit) to ensure we deliver a high quality Occupational Therapy input to our patients (mix of Stroke, Neuro and Gen med rehab patients). The successful candidate would be part of a supportive and friendly AHP team including Physiotherapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Dieticians, Psychology, Therapy Technicians, as well as part of a bigger MDT of our Nurses, Doctors and Pharmacists. Rosemary ward is an integral part of the wider Intermediate Care team based at Clayponds Hospital. Patients have access to a variety of equipment in a large unique gym space and additional specific designated ADL rooms. Patients receive specialist therapy input until they are able to return their to preferred discharge destination.
Main duties of the job
To work within the clinical team, managing your own caseload including assessment, implementing and evaluating treatment and applying specialist skills to support patients presenting with varied and complex conditions.
With senior support, to provide clinical expertise in the prioritisation and treatment of patients within the scope of the conditions referred to the integrated care service. To ensure that service provision supports the objectives of Ealing Community Partners and meets expectations regarding national guidelines
Primarily to work on Jasmin and/or Magnolia Ward with the General Medical and Admission avoidance bed, but may be asked to cover the other neurological/general rehab wards as required.
The post holder will ensure the service provision supports the objectives of the Trust.
To train and supervise junior staff in the team and support students on placement
To work with the senior clinical team in the development of a robust service delivery model, to facilitate the effective use of resources and execute the appropriate changes in order to meet the current demand.
About us
West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.
Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m.
The Trust is rated as 'Good' overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.
The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.
Job description Job responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training Essential
oDiploma/BSc in Occupational Therapy oHealth and Care Professions Council registration (HCPC).
Desirable
oMember of BCOT oMember of RCOT specialist section
Experience Essential
oSubstantial post graduate experience to include relevant specialist courses. oSubstantial experience within Physical health care at Band 5 level. oSuccessful completion of field work educator training course and/or first line management course and/or experience of managing junior staff. oExperience of assessing complex disability using clinical reasoning skills oEvidence of involvement in service development and/or service redesign programmes. oExperience of manually handling patients and/or equipment safely to attain positioning necessary to perform safe and effective clinical assessments and treatments. oHighly developed manual handling, therapeutic and positioning skills oExperience of using cognitive, behavioural and communication strategies to ensure optimal treatment outcomes and rehabilitation goals are met oExperience of supervision of students/ Rehab Technicians with development of basic supervision skills. oNHS Experience
Knowledge and Skills Essential
oKnowledge and understanding of the rehabilitation process oUnderstanding of community support agencies and other professions, and ability to work and liaise with them oUnderstanding of community support agencies and other professions, and ability to work and liaise with them oEvidence of good organisational skills including prioritisation of workload and time management skills, and ability to work independently oAbility to demonstrate knowledge of current legislative changes affecting the NHS especially those relevant to Occupational Therapy oDemonstrates ability to work effectively in a team. oAbility to generate written communication, which is relevant, concise, accurate and legible.
Personal Qualities Essential
o Ability to work flexibly in order to meet the needs of the service i.e. extended hours and weekends oAble to work seamlessly with other professional groups
Desirable
oPresentation skills and the ability to teach in both a group setting and on a one to one basis
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 West London NHS Trust
Address Clayponds Hospital
Sterling Place
Ealing
W5 4RN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.westlondon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)