About this role
Job summary
Due to a member of our gaining NIHR research funding we have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic dynamic occupational therapist to join out therapy team.
This post will include inpatient rehab , Critical Care, Stroke patients, Cardiothoracic surgery, transplantation and will work closely with other Allied Health Professionals within a multi-disciplinary team model. The post holder will need excellent communication and leadership skills.
As part of Guys and St Thomas Trust, we care about our staff. We offer:
a free shuttle bus between hospital sites 10 days of study leave a year, excellent opportunities in research and quality improvement a comprehensive health and well-being service
Main duties of the job
To provide highly specialist Occupational Therapy interventions to critical care, transplant, adult cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology patients within the acute, specialist hospital setting. Manage a caseload of patients with highly complex needs, using evidence-based and client-centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions. Provide this service with a caseload of complex cases as an autonomous practitioner, demonstrating high-level problem solving and clinical reasoning skills, and independence in judgement.
To provide leadership for junior staff, through regular supervision and annual appraisal. Contribute to the maintenance and development of the Occupational Therapy Service, and represent the Occupational Therapy service within the Trust.
To play a major role in the continuous development of the Trust as a member of the Occupational Therapy team and as a potential member of a range of Trust quality/process improvement project groups.
To work in partnership with the Complex Discharge team ensuring timely and appropriate discharges for patients.
About us
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.
We are among the UK's busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark.#
We have around 23,700 staff, making us one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country and one of the biggest employers locally. We aim to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and continue to develop new and existing partnerships with local people, patients, neighbouring NHS organisations, local authorities and charitable bodies and GPs.
We strive to recruit and retain the best staff as the dedication and skills of our employees lie at the heart of our organisation and ensure that our services are of the highest quality, safe and focused on our patients.
Job description Job responsibilities
The main tasks and responsibilities are outlines in the job description, please read or contact for further details.
Person Specification
EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS Essential
Recognised degree or diploma in Occupational Therapy HCPC registration Educators course
Desirable
Further postgraduate study in the form of courses, a taught masters programme or a research-based degree
EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE Essential
Significant Post-qualification experience in general medicine/care of the elderly/cardio-respiratory Delivery of Occupational Therapy services that comply with professional standards Supervision of junior OT staff members and assistants Experience of multidisciplinary and multi-agency working
Desirable
Post-qualification experience of neurological rehabilitation Developing, monitoring, evaluating and auditing services Previous specialist OT experience
SKILLS & ABILITIES Essential
Management of a varied adult caseload with evidence of skills in acute and community settings Evidence of team work and effective communication Skills to manage and be accountable for workload prioritisation system Understand and implement appropriate standards, including risk management in all work undertaken
Desirable
Ability to undertake team leadership roles where appropriate, including staff management and supervisory skills
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.
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UK Registration
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Employer details Employer name Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Address Harefield hospital
Harefield Hospital
Harefield
UB9 6JH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)