Occupational Therapist

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Main area Occupational Therapist Grade NHS AfC: Band 5 Contract 9 months (fixed term maternity leave cover) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 213-Division-A- -A

Employer King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Princess Royal University Hospital Town Orpington Salary £36,943 - £44,900 per annum, including high cost allowance Salary period Yearly Closing 21/10/ :59

King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£2.1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 14,000 staff based across 5 main sites in South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local hospital services across its different sites, and specialist services from King’s College Hospital (KCH) sites at Denmark Hill in Camberwell and at the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) site in the London Borough of Bromley.

We encourage all our staff to have a healthy work/life balance. In doing so, you can apply for flexible working from the beginning of your employment. We offer a range of options which are designed to suit different circumstances and priorities in line with service requirements.

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

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main 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 hospital’s 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 King’s 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

Dip RCOT or Degree State Registration
HCPC registration
Experience in working in an acute hospital
Member of special interest group
Member of BAOT

Knowledge and Experience

Ability to think logically
Approachable
Communicate with others in multidisciplinary
Able to present information to small and large groups

Skills and Competencies

Ability to cope stress
Physically fit and able to undertake manual handling tasks Have a flexible approach to working and able to undertake weekend working as required
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

IMPORTANT

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To enquire about your application or inform us of any changes in your circumstances, please contact the named person on this advert
Please provide email addresses for referees where possible
Please review the documentation on our recruitment microsite, particularly the Trust’s criminal records checking policy
All staff have a responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and for ensuring they are aware of the specific duties relating to their role.
Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. On occasion, we might close a vacancy early due to a high number of applications being received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

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