About this role
Job summary
This job is a rotational post and the post holder will rotate through areas stipulated above. The jobholder willbe responsible for the provision of Occupational Therapy services and will develop links with otherdepartments to facilitate a multidisciplinary team approach. The jobholder will instruct and supervise studentsand junior and support staff. The post requires a flexible approach to working and requires the post holderto undertake weekend commitments as required.
All staff are required to work across multiple sites as required by the rotation.7-9 month rotations in:? Older Adults- acute short stay admissions; ? Stroke Hyper Acute Stroke Unit and Stroke Rehabilitation ? Trauma Orthopaedics & Surgery ? Specialist Medicine ? Emergency services (ED); ? Palliative care and Post-acute services? Level 1B Consortium Neurological Rehabilitation unit ? Frailty rehabilitation unit ? Acute Frailty Assessment unit? Neurosurgery and level 2B neuro rehabilitation
Main duties of the job
Identify, prioritise and manage patients presenting with impairments for Occupational Therapy (OT)intervention. Assess and treat patients with complex needs who would benefit from a co-ordinated MDT assessment, rehabilitation and discharge service. Competent in the administration of OT assessments of motor, sensory, cognitive, perceptual, psychosocial and functional areas.To develop and implementation of remedial and preventative treatment programmes addressing motor, sensory, cognitive, perceptual, psychosocial and functional areas. Conduct risk assessments and implement risk management strategies including the use of Therapeutic Manual Handling techniques and the Lone Working Policy. Assess and demonstrate to clients the safe use of equipment and adaptations and recommend provision thereof. Write Occupational Therapy reports for referring hospitals, Social Services and other agencies detailing functional status, discharge recommendations, and recommendations regarding ongoing OT intervention. Liaise and work with referring hospitals, Social Services and other agencies to ensure continuity of care. Assist with planning and prioritisation of patient workload in the event of staff absence to ensure OT service is maintained. Ensure that up to date written and electronic records and activity data are maintained in accordance with professional and Trust standards. Communicate complex information to patients and carers with appropriate understanding and reassurance.
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
Clinical:
To identify, prioritise and manage patients presenting with impairments for Occupational Therapyintervention. To assess and treat patients with complex needs who would benefit from a co-ordinatedmultidisciplinary assessment, rehabilitation and discharge service. To be competent in the administration of specific Occupational Therapy assessments of motor,sensory, cognitive, perceptual, psychosocial and functional areas. To be competent in the development and implementation of remedial and preventative treatmentprogrammes addressing motor, sensory, cognitive, perceptual, psychosocial and functional areas,both individually and in group settings. To work closely with patients and carers to incorporate service users views in the setting of goals,implementation and evaluation of treatment programmes. To conduct risk assessments and implement risk management strategies including the use ofTherapeutic Manual Handling techniques and the Lone Working Policy. To assess and demonstrate to clients the safe use of equipment and adaptations and recommendprovision thereof. To advise carers on the safe use of equipment. To write Occupational Therapy reports for referring hospitals, Social Services and other agenciesdetailing functional status, discharge recommendations, and recommendations regarding ongoingOccupational Therapy intervention. To liaise and work with referring hospitals, Social Services and other agencies to ensure continuityof care. To assist with planning and prioritisation of patient workload in the event of staff absence to ensureOccupational Therapy service is maintained. To ensure that up to date written and electronic records and activity data are maintained inaccordance with professional and Trust standards. To communicate complex information to patients and carers with appropriate understanding andreassurance. Management:
To participate in the planning, evaluation and audit of practice, clinical pathways and protocolswithin the Occupational Therapy Service with a view to measuring efficiency and ensuring highquality standards. To participate in the delivery of the Occupational Therapy Service development plan.To supervise and provide support for Occupational Therapists (Band 5), Occupational TherapyStudents, Occupational Therapy Assistants and Technicians as instructed by the Head ofOccupational Therapy. To carry out administrative duties as required e.g. assist in ordering, receiving and maintaining stockand managing petty cash. To be aware of and implement the Health and Safety Act, Occupational Therapy Departmentalpolicy and Trust policies. To comply with the RCOT Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct, local and national procedures.To respect the individuality, values, and cultural and religious diversity of patients and contribute tothe provision of a service sensitive to these needs. EDUCATION:
To review and reflect on own practice and performance through effective use of professional andoperational supervision and appraisal. To instruct and supervise Occupational Therapists (Band 5), Occupational Therapy Students andOccupational Therapy Assistants and Technicians according to their training and developmentneeds, as identified through regular supervision and performance appraisal. To demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate current research, apply them to practice anddisseminate findings at a local level. To broaden research and development skills through participation in local audit and researchprojects. To demonstrate ongoing personal and professional development through participation in internaland external development opportunities, recording outcomes in a portfolio. To keep in touch with new developments and changing trends in Occupational Therapy andparticipate in wider issues of providing an Occupational Therapy service i.e. quality assurance,public relations including liaison with the community; planning and policy making. To demonstrate leadership skills through the management of designated projects. To participate in and present on the in-service training programmes, multi-disciplinary trainings andexternal conferences. To undertake any other duties commensurate within the grade. The postholder will carry out their duties as an employee and service provider with due regard forthe Authoritys Equal Opportunities Policy.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications Essential
Dip RCOT or Degree State Registration HPC Registration
Knowledge and Experience Essential
Experience of working as a Band 5 Occupational Therapist Worked in multidisciplinary teams
Skills and Competencies Essential
Communicate with others in the multidisciplinary teams Demonstrate understanding on the role of supervisor and supervisee 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 Good time management 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.
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)