About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity for a Band 7 Occupational Therapist to join our Neurological & Gen Med Rehabilitation team at Clayponds Hospital, West London. This role would suit a clinician who wishes to develop their leadership skills while retaining a clinical role. As the Band 7 Occupational Therapist you will be expected to carry a clinical caseload and provide clinical leadership to the Band 6 and Rehabilitation Tech's and Apprentice. You will work closely with the Band 7 Physiotherapist and Therapy Lead to develop and evaluate the service together. 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 together with Jasmin and Magnolia wards are 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 4,500 staff, of whom 56% are BME. Our turnover for 2023-24 is £426m.
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
Occupational Therapy Degree or Equivalent Health and Care Professions Council registration Evidence of relevant Continuing Professional Development.
Desirable
Active Member of clinical interest group Member of RCOT Evidence of significant post qualifying development including MSc in a related subject or equivalent CPD
Experience Essential
Substantial post graduate experience to include relevant specialist courses. Substantial experience within Physical health care at Band 5 and Band 6. Successful completion of field work educator training course and/or first line management course and/or experience of managing junior staff. Membership of appropriate specialist interest group Evidence of involvement in service development and/or service redesign programmes.
Knowledge and skills Essential
Specialist knowledge and experience of assessment, treatment and care management in this specialist field. Theoretical knowledge of leading audit/research/clinical governance, and/or ability to plan, implement and manage change utilising knowledge and understanding of local and national guidelines. Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner Basic IT skills. Understanding of community support agencies and other professions, and ability to work and liaise with them. Evidence of good organisational skills including prioritisation of workload and time management skills, and ability to work independently. Ability to demonstrate knowledge of current legislative changes affecting the NHS especially those relevant to Occupational Therapy.
Desirable
Splinting skills, or prepared to develop these skills. Understanding of Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) & clinical indications for its use
Personal Qualities Essential
Ability to work well within a team and communicate effectively at all levels. Presentation skills and the ability to teach in both a group setting and on a one to one basis. Excellent time management and organisational skills. Ability to work flexibly in order to meet the needs of the service i.e. extended hours and weekends. Warm, friendly, approachable Flexible approach Ability to cope with change Able to work seamlessly with other professional groups Ability to work under pressure Flexible and positive attitude to work.
Desirable
Ability to travel across the Trust to fulfil the requirements of the post. (Car owner/driver)
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
London
W5 4RN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.westlondon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)