About this role
Job summary
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join our expanding multidisciplinary Dementia service within Hounslow. The candidate must have good knowledge and experience of working with people living with Dementia along with the skills to work as part of a multidisciplinary community team. You will work with people living in their own homes to live well with Dementia, reduce the risk of crisis, hospital admission and the need for increased formal care.
Main duties of the job
You will work with patients on the caseload to remain independent within their own home environment, providing proactively support, clinical interventions/support and care planning.
The service works to reduce unplanned hospital admissions, prevent crisis, maintain wellbeing and enable people to maintain their own wellbeing whilst living with Dementia.
Successful candidates for the post will need to be self-motivated, forward thinking and committed to learning. You will proactively build professional relationships and work in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
Complete comprehensive holistic assessment using clinical skills and knowledge, to interpret a range of complex clinical findings to develop appropriate, treatment / care plans intervention and evaluation of the patients in the service.
Use clinical knowledge to identify changing or deteriorating health conditions or function and to educate patients and families to recognise these signs and refer to appropriate health services.
Identify and address any equipment needs that will promote functional independence and safety within the home environment. This includes to assist carers and family members.
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 Essential
Evidence of postgraduate personal/ professional development Current registration with the HCPC Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy
Experience Essential
Relevant post graduate practical experience as a band 5/6 Occupational Therapist, including experience working with older people / people with dementia Broad range of core clinical specialities including Orthopaedics, Medical, Neurology, Mental Health and Older People. Demonstrable post-graduate experience in a relevant area working with people with long term conditions (dementia) Experience of working as part of an Occupational Therapy team and/or multi-disciplinary team.
Desirable
Experience of the workings of a community occupational therapy service.
Skills & Abilities Essential
Able to demonstrate a commitment to the HRCH values (Care, Respect, Communication) Understand the legal responsibility of Professional Standards & Regulations, national & trust Policies (e.g., Information governance, Equality & Diversity, Health & Safety). Work as an autonomous practitioner and have the ability to organise, prioritise and delegate work, in a timely fashion
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 West London NHS Trust
London
UB2 4SD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.westlondon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)