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Senior Occupational Therapist

Employer
West London NHS Trust
Location
Hounslow
Salary
£42,939 to £50,697 per annum
Closing date
5 Nov 2024
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Profession
Occupational therapist
Grade
Band 6
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
The Hounslow Integrated Community Response Service (ICRS) is looking for new team members.

We are currently seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist or experienced Junior Occupational Therapist wanting to progress to Senior level as part of a development programme. You must have a broad range of previous experience and knowledge, looking for an opportunity to develop skills in admission avoidance, rapid response and management of acutely unwell clients in crisis in the community. You must be flexible and responsive with excellent time management skills as the team is required to be reactive and priorities change frequently throughout the day.

If you apply as a Junior Occupational Therapist, you will be considered for a 6-month development programme to reach Senior level in this time frame. This will be assessed as part of the programme, and you will be provided support to reach these goals.

You should have sound skills in clinical reasoning, excellent communication and be confident in working alone and in a busy multi-disciplinary environment. You will have opportunities to develop yourself, be involved with the professional development of more junior staff, HSC Assistants, Students and participate in multi-disciplinary audit and research.

We have a number of forward-thinking quality initiatives developing with in the team, e.g. Hospital at Home service working closely with West Middlesex Hospital and a lifting service throughout the borough.

Main duties of the job

Assess clients on a designated caseload, plan, implement and evaluate interventions using evidence based/best practice, working towards client centred goals in the context of the speciality and as part of the multi-disciplinary team.

Provide leadership and supervision for junior occupational therapists, support staff and occupational therapy students on clinical placement.

Exercise good personal time management, punctuality and consistent reliability.

Participate in the delivery of the service business and clinical governance plans.

Be aware of and comply with the Health and Safety requirements.

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

  • Diploma/Degree in occupational therapy
  • HCPC registered
  • Evidence of personal/professional development (portfolio)


Desirable

  • Supervision Course
  • Membership of BAOT
  • Membership of relevant Clinical Interest Groups


Experience

Essential

  • Broad range of rotational posts
  • Postgraduate experience in acute and rehabilitation settings
  • Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team


Desirable

  • Experience in mental health setting
  • Knowledge of community and intermediate care services
  • Involvement in audit, research and understanding quality issues
  • Experience of supervision of junior staff, student or rehabilitation assistant
  • Experience in rapid response team


Skills And Abilities

Essential

  • Able to demonstrate a commitment to the HRCH values (Care , Respect, Communication)
  • Application of occupational therapy process with designated client group
  • Ability to analyse professional and ethical issues
  • Ability to communicate clearly and concisely via written and spoken word
  • Ability to act on own initiative
  • Ability to manage own time and determine priorities
  • Application of health and safety and risk management policies
  • Ability to work as an effective team member
  • Demonstrate a client -centred, non - discriminatory approach
  • Ability to recognise conflict and complex situations
  • Commitment to own development and learning
  • Ability to reflect critically and appraise own performance
  • Genuine desire to develop skills within a specialist service
  • Ability to work flexible hours including weekends
  • Fully licensed car driver or independently able to travel to manage schedule of community appointments
  • Broad knowledge of current best practice in profession and area of speciality
  • Understanding of team / group dynamics
  • Understanding of clinical governance
  • Understanding of professional ethics and their application in practice
  • Demonstration of an understanding and application of national guidelines and health legislation (e.g. child protection, NSFs)
  • Competent IT skills to enable effective documentation
  • Knowledge of standardised and specialist assessments, treatment techniques and outcome measures


Desirable

  • Group work skills
  • Training and presentation skills
  • Ability to positively influence others
  • Ability to motivate others
  • Ability to drive


Employer details

Employer name

West London NHS Trust

Address

Heart of Hounslow Health Centre

Hounslow

TW3 3LN

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

222-HCS-534

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