About this role
Job summary
This exciting Band 5 rotational occupational therapy role includes rotations in A&E/ AMU, Post Acute Medicine, Specialist Medicine, Surgery, Trauma and orthopaedics, HASU and Stroke Rehabilitation and Neuro Rehabilitation
The post holder will ensure the provisions are made for a high quality service for all patients that require Occupational Therapy. They will carry a caseload of complex patients using evidence based practise and client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions. The post holder will be required to develop links with other departments and to facilitate a multidisciplinary team approach. The post requires a flexible approach to working and requires the post holder to undertake weekend commitments as required.
Main duties of the job
Plan, organise and implement appropriate treatment programs. Complete and record risk assessment appropriately and act upon this. Implement treatment within local guidelines, Royal College of Occupational Therapy standards and clinical governance. Plan and implement individual and/or group interventions, in collaboration with clients and carers, using graded activity to achieve therapeutic goals. Reflect on treatment provided and adapt treatment accordingly. To advise clients and carers on specific aids, equipment and adaptations and recommend provisions. To communicate complex information to patients who may have barriers to understanding. To respect the individuality, values, culture and religious diversity of clients and contribute to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs. To make appropriate clinical observations and keep accurate records of assessments and interventions in accordance with local and national guidelines. To compile clear assessment reports and recommendations for future care, for the multi-disciplinary team and other external agencies. To actively contribute and coordinate multi-disciplinary working, including client related meetings e.g. case conference. To work as an autonomous practitioner and display appropriate problem solving, analytical and judgement skills. To comply with all relevant trust policies, procedures and guidelines, including those relating to equal opportunities, health and safety and confidentiality of information
About us
The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
Job description Job responsibilities
Management
To assist in developing services and standards according to the Occupational Therapy objectives. To supervise and provide support for unqualified staff as instructed by the Senior Occupational Therapist. To participate in the planning, evaluation and audit of practise, outcome measures, clinical pathways and protocols. To contribute to the hospitals clinical governance arrangements and quality agenda. To be responsible for maintaining stock and advising on resources to carry out the job efficiently. To be aware of the Health and Safety Act and your own responsibility to maintain a healthy and safe working environment Education
To have access to supervision to identify own training and development needs. To provide support and education to service users and staff regarding aspects of Occupational Therapy. To review and reflect on own practise and performance through effective use of professional and operational supervision appraisal. To participate in the induction, training and education of students and other staff members. To demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate current research and apply this to practise. To maintain a professional portfolio for CPD, recording learning outcomes through participation in internal and external development opportunities. Statement
You have a general duty of care for the health, safety and well-being of yourself, work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post. To observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of Kings College Hospital NHS Trust together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations. To observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff. To be responsible, with management support, for your personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues. This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time and this description will be subject to review in consultation with the post holder.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications Essential
Dip RCOT or Degree State Registration HCPC registration
Desirable
Experience in working in an acute hospital Member of special interest group Member of BAOT
Knowledge and Experience Essential
Ability to think logically Observation skills Approachable Communicate with others in multidisciplinary
Desirable
Able to present information to small and large groups
Skills and Competencies Essential
Ability to cope stress Good time management skills Physically fit and able to undertake manual handling tasks Have a flexible approach to working and able to undertake weekend working as required
Desirable
Demonstrate and good understanding of the nature of illness and models of treatment and how these impact on the patient Demonstrate an understanding of the systems within departments for the management of patient assessment and treatment
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).
Employer details Employer name King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address Princess Royal University Hospital
Farnborough Common
Orpington
BR6 8ND
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)