Job summary
Are you looking to develop your career in the field of frailty?
We have an exciting opportunity to join the Acute Elders Therapy Team as part of an integrated team of OT's, physios and therapy assistants.
As a Band 6 Occupational Therapist in a large Trust and busy team you will be required to demonstrate leadership skills and be confident to work as an autonomous practitioner with a focus on assessment of elderly patients with complex needs to formulate appropriate discharge plans. You will demonstrate rapid and robust decision-making essential for efficient patient flow. You will be familiar with the assessment of patients with diverse presentations and complex physical, cognitive, and psychological health conditions within elderly specialities in order to develop and deliver treatment and discharge plans. The Team works closely with the larger Multidisciplinary Team to care for acutely unwell frail patients attending the hospital and through collaborative decision making with our colleagues we facilitate safe discharge from hospital. We are based in the Acute Elders Unit covering three 30 bedded wards in Queen's Hospital.
The team is an integrated service with Physiotherapy and you will be supported by Band 7 Occupational Therapists, as well as two Band 8a Clinical Leads. The team is very supportive and there are lots of opportunities to develop both clinical and non-clinical skills.
Main duties of the job
Through a holistic approach, to provide a high standard of Occupational Therapy service, facilitating and maximising patient potential within the service boundaries.
To fulfil a teaching and supervisory role with peers, junior staff and students on placement.
About us
Under the leadership of our Chair Jacqui Smith and Matthew Trainer, our Chief Executive, we provide care for the residents of three of the most diverse London boroughs. More than half of our 7,500 strong workforce are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and most live in Barking and Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge. We also provide healthcare services to people in south west Essex, and specialist neurosciences services to the whole of the county.
Our services include all the major specialties of large acute hospitals, operating from two main sites - King George Hospital in Goodmayes and Queen's Hospital in Romford. We also provide outpatient services at Brentwood Community Hospital, Barking Hospital, Loxford Polyclinic, and Harold Wood Polyclinic. We have two of the busiest emergency departments in London.
As we recover from Covid-19, we're proud to be leading the way nationally in reducing the time our patients wait to get the treatment they need. The pandemic provided the drive forour teams to innovate and change.
We know we have more work to do to improve waiting times for urgent and emergency care, and our performance against the four-hour emergency access standard remains challenged, in comparison to many other London trusts.
We are particularly proud of our regional Neurosciences Centre; Radiotherapy Centre; Hyper Acute Stroke Unit; and dedicated breast care service at King George Hospital. We're also pleased to be part of the NEL Cancer Alliance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.
Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.
All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.
Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process or assistance with completion of the form (for applicants with a disability) can be made to Amanda Vickers, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 5926. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.
Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.
All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.
Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process or assistance with completion of the form (for applicants with a disability) can be made to Amanda Vickers, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 5926. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
- HCPC Registration as an Occupational Therapist.
- Evidence of CPD.
Desirable
- Post graduate clinical training.
- RCOT/BAOT Membership
- Evidence of completion of Trust statutory training.
Skills / Abilities
Essential
- Ability to organise, priortise and delegate.
- Ability to work without supervision.
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge of limitations of own clinical practice.
Desirable
- Competent IT skills.
- Presentation skills.
Experience / Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of recent working within an acute hospital setting and treating patients with complex needs
Desirable
- Experience of working in a rapid assessment environment
- Training of Occupational Therapy students
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Team worker
- Flexible
- Empathetic
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
- HCPC Registration as an Occupational Therapist.
- Evidence of CPD.
Desirable
- Post graduate clinical training.
- RCOT/BAOT Membership
- Evidence of completion of Trust statutory training.
Skills / Abilities
Essential
- Ability to organise, priortise and delegate.
- Ability to work without supervision.
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge of limitations of own clinical practice.
Desirable
- Competent IT skills.
- Presentation skills.
Experience / Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of recent working within an acute hospital setting and treating patients with complex needs
Desirable
- Experience of working in a rapid assessment environment
- Training of Occupational Therapy students
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Team worker
- Flexible
- Empathetic
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).
Additional information
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).
