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Band 6 Occupational Therapist

Employer
Camden & Islington NHS Foundation Trust
Location
London
Salary
£38,768 to £46,124 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS
Closing date
15 Aug 2022

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Grade
Band 6
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Clinical Specialist OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

Band 6, Hospital Division

Full time - permanent

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our Hospital Division Occupational and Arts therapy team, based at Highgate Mental Health Centre and St Pancras Hospital.

Working on an inpatient rehabilitation ward, the post holder will have proven clinical skills to manage a complex caseload, Along with the MDT they will work to recovery principles with a community focus to support robust discharge plans. The post holder will have excellent planning and organisational skills including the ability to prioritise effectively.

The post holder will be responsible for supervision of junior staff and will work other staff to provide a comprehensive therapy programme for service users. They are expected to ensure that their practice meets the requirements of this clinical service and is in keeping with current evidence based practices.

Enquires about the post, please contact the Head OTs for Hospital Division: Rhona Ablett on 07989225240 or Sheila White 07812494857.

Main duties of the job

Clinical Specialist OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

Band 6, Hospital Division

Full time - permanent

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our Hospital Division Occupational and Arts therapy team, based at Highgate Mental Health Centre and St Pancras Hospital.

Working on an inpatient rehabilitation ward, the post holder will have proven clinical skills to manage a complex caseload, Along with the MDT they will work to recovery principles with a community focus to support robust discharge plans. The post holder will have excellent planning and organisational skills including the ability to prioritise effectively.

The post holder will be responsible for supervision of junior staff and will work other staff to provide a comprehensive therapy programme for service users. They are expected to ensure that their practice meets the requirements of this clinical service and is in keeping with current evidence based practices.

Enquires about the post, please contact the Head OTs for Hospital Division: Rhona Ablett on 07989225240 or Sheila White 07812494857.

About us

At Camden and Islington NHS foundation trust our staff and service users have worked closely to create a set of values that make sure people who use our services get the best possible chance of a rapid recovery.

We have 3 key priorities which are:
  • Early and Effective Intervention
  • Helping People to Live Well
  • Research and Innovation

The cultural pillars that help us achieve our key priorities are:
  • We value each other
  • We are empowered
  • We keep things simple
  • We are connected

By coming to work at Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust you will be joining a Trust with a national reputation for research, where services recognise that research underpins its commitment to providing high quality and innovative clinical care.

As an applicant for this role, you are urged to demonstrate within your supporting statement a combination of evidence that reflects your competence to meet the job specification and provide examples of how C&I Cultural pillars are an integral part of the way you have and will continue to deliver service.

Job description Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for more details about the role and requirements.

Person Specification HCPC registered Essential
  • Registered with HCPC in date
Qualification Essential
  • DIP COT/ BSC/ MSC occ Therapy
Desirable
  • Further relevant postgraduate training
  • Practice educator training
Expeirience Essential
  • In-patient experience MH
Desirable
  • Experience of working in MH Rehab setting
Supervisory Essential
  • supervision of staff /students
management experience Essential
  • evidence of leadership
Desirable
  • Service development


Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

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