Occupational Therapist (Medical Rehabilitation)

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join our medical rehabilitation therapy team at West Middlesex University Hospital. We are seeking an experienced therapist who is keen to develop both leadership and clinical skills.

We are a well performing and busy site supporting a diverse population of patients across many specialities. You will provide specialist assessment and intervention to a wide range of medical and care of the elderly patients, with the occasion for orthopaedic, general surgical and neurological outliers. You require broad acute clinical experience, strong caseload management and complex discharge planning skills and the ability to lead and motivate others. You will lead the medical rehabilitation therapy service alongside the band 7 physiotherapist, providing development and support to more junior staff. The team is seeking a clinician with a passion for care of the elderly and medicine, who has strong communication skills to advocate both within therapies and across the multi-disciplinary team. You will be involved in overseeing the day to day operational management of the team and will be responsible for the professional development of junior staff. You will be well supported by a clinical lead therapist who works on site.

Main duties of the job

To be responsible for the day to day running of the occupational therapy service in the medical rehabilitation therapy team, ensuring that all patients are given appropriate and effective occupational therapy intervention in accordance with national guidelines.

To work as an autonomous practitioner providing highly specialised occupational therapy assessment and treatment to a caseload of complex patients and maintain up to date occupational therapy records.

To be a role model for expert clinical care and lead on specific projects / service developments and management functions as delegated by the Clinical Lead Therapist.

To use evidence based principles/current best practice and specialist skills to assess, plan, implement and evaluate intervention

To work with relevant multi-disciplinary team colleagues along integrated care pathways, to deliver best practice and propose changes in practice in light of new evidence and maintain high service profile.

To be responsible for the supervision, teaching and day to day line management of more junior staff and students on placement.

To have the opportunity to participate in or lead a departmental research and audit project and service development

The Therapy Department operates a 5 in 7 rota to provide seven day therapy across the service. You will be expected to contribute to weekend working. This may include working in other areas including working the emergency department.

About us

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A& E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a �30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an �80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.

We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs.

The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.

Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see job description and person specification for wider details of job role - the role includes both clinical and operational management responsibilities.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• BSc or Diploma in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC Registration
• Evidence of ongoing CPD

Desirable

• Relevant post graduate qualifications

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of experience working as an autonomous practitioner at Band 6 level or above in an acute physical hospital setting managing patients with general medical, orthopaedic, neurology, rehabilitation and general surgery conditions
• Experience of working as part of the MDT in a collaborative way
• Experience of providing teaching to therapy colleagues
• Evidence of appraisal, supervision and teaching of physiotherapists, assistants and students
• Evidence of service development and audit

Desirable

• Evidence of teaching occupational therapists and other professionals within a MDT work environment
• Demonstration of experience as a team leader

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Awareness of challenges of working in hospital setting
• Ability to lead a team and oversee the workload
• Effective self management including time management & prioritisation
• Ability to carry out appropriate assessments of occupational performance and skills for clients with multiple and complex needs
• Demonstrates ability in assessing a wide range of multi-pathological and complex conditions based on advance theoretical knowledge of Occupational Therapy in the acute setting
• Demonstrates ability to formulate complex discharge plans
• Advanced communication skills
• Evidence of professional development and reflection
• Awareness of legal and professional responsibilities
• Awareness of clinical governance and risk management

Desirable

• Evidence of specific responsibilities eg committee
• Experience with TBI/head injury patients
• Experience with spinal injury patients

Aptitudes and Personal Characteristics

Essential

• Effective team player, with the ability to motivate self and team
• Basic computer skills
• Shows initiative and is proactive
• Ability to build close working relationships with all members of the MDT
• Ability to work well in a challenging environment and under pressure within set time frames

Employer details

Employer name

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Middlesex University Hospital

Twickenham Road

Isleworth

TW7 6AF

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