Job summary
OT service has continued grow within the department and the hospital. We are looking for Band 7 OT for our Princess Royal University Hospital site, part of King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
Do you think OT has an important role to play within Acute Frailty? Then you are the person we are looking for to lead our Acute Frailty Unit. You will develop the service and raise the profile of Occupational Therapy in this critical area of an acute hospital alongside the Clinical Lead OT.
We are looking for an enthusiastic OT Team Lead to join our team who has a wide ranging acute medical clinical experience, good communication and interpersonal skills and a passion for delivering high quality patient centred care, high standard of teaching and considers team development essential.
Join our friendly and supportive team of therapists, where continuous professional development and, research and audit is encouraged. There is a well-established in service education programme where you can build upon your clinical and managerial skills with support from senior Clinical Leads. There is also a strong emphasis on student education. Attendance at post registration courses is also supported.
Please apply via www.nhs.jobs.uk. For more information or informal discussions please contact Paul Nash, Clinical Lead ED and Acute Medicine 01689 863918, paulnash@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
To oversee, coordinate and develop the frailty occupational therapy service at King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The post holder will provide specialist assessment, consultancy and intervention of patients' occupational needs within the inpatient wards as clinically indicated. They will carry a caseload of patients with complex health and social care needs using evidence based practise and client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions. They will develop links with other departments and facilitate a multidisciplinary team approach.
The post holder will provide clinical and professional leadership to a team of qualified members of staff and assistants. The post holder will attend relevant meetings as a representative of the medical occupational therapy service and will advise on service developments in line with government policy development. To lead on implementation of local clinical governance initiatives for the service, evidence-based practice, clinical audit and day-to-day running of the service.
The post requires a flexible approach to working and a commitment to undertake weekend working.
About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and around 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 Bromley.
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.
The trust-wide strategy Strong Roots, Global Reachis 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 can take Team King's to another level.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities
CLINICAL
- To support the team to identify appropriate referrals, capacity and demand and prioritise workload across the team and other services within occupational therapy, particularly in relation to staff absence
- To apply a high level of understanding of the effect of illness/ disability on occupational performance and provide training and advice on adaptations to technique and the patients social and physical environment.
- To assess and treat patients with complex needs who would benefit from a coordinated multidisciplinary assessment, rehabilitation and discharge services
- To be competent in the development and implementation of remedial and preventative treatment programmes addressing motor, sensory, cognitive, perceptual, psychological and occupational areas
- To identify risks, complete risk assessments and implement risk management strategies and document this accurately
- To recognise any change in the condition of the patient and alter treatment accordingly or escalate to medical teams as required
- To work within local policies and procedures, national standards and guidelines and adhere to the Royal College of Occupational Therapy professional standards and ethics
- To support patients in setting their own goals, then implementing this and evaluating appropriately
- To plan and implement individual and/or group interventions, in collaboration with clients and carers, to achieve therapeutic goals
- To select evidence based techniques as part of a coordinated treatment program
- To assess and demonstrate to patients and carers the safe use of equipment and adaptations and recommend provision of equipment to support discharge
- To liaise with professionals in onward services to ensure continuity of care
- To respect the individuality, values, culture and religious diversity of patients and contribute to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs, ensuring equity of service provision
- To make appropriate clinical observations and keep accurate electronic records and activity data in accordance with professional and trust standards
- To write occupational therapy functional and discharge reports for social services, onward inpatient services and community services
- To work as an autonomous practitioner and display appropriate problem solving, analytical and judgement skills
- To support occupational therapists and assists with their managing their patient caseloads to a high level, offering advice or practical support as required.
COMMUNICATION
- To establish robust communication networks with patients, carers, multidisciplinary members and other agencies.
- To promote awareness of the role of occupational therapy within the team, negotiating priorities where appropriate
- To ensure that up to date written and electronic records and activity data are maintained in accordance with professional and trust standards and provide reports relevant to practice setting.
- To represent occupational therapy at ward, departmental and service level meetings, including delegation for the clinical lead occupational therapist
- To be skilled in managing differences of opinions, conflict and difficult conversations.
MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION
- To participate in the planning, development and evaluation of occupational therapy services within a designated area/team, holding responsibility for defined projects.
- To assist in developing services and standards according to the occupational therapy objectives
- Contribute to the trusts clinical governance arrangements and quality agenda, including the setting and monitoring of practice standards.
- To apply national guidelines/legislation relating to health and social care in the NHS service provision
- To supervise, provide support and appraisal for occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants and technicians and students
- To be aware of the importance of staff wellbeing, accessing trust support as required and raising any concerns with supervisors or senior staff
- To be responsible for competent use and maintenance of equipment, raising any concerns and reporting when further resources are needed
- To carry out administrative duties as required e.g. assisting in ordering, receiving and maintaining stock and managing petty cash
- To have good IT skills and use a variety of IT systems to input patient and staff data as required.
TRAINING, EDUCATION AND RESEARCH
- To monitor and advise in the allocation of students across the medical occupational therapy team.
- To review and reflect on own practice and performance through effective use of professional and operational supervision and appraisal
- To promote development of occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, technicians and students according to their training and development needs as identified through supervision and appraisal
- To regularly supervise occupational therapy students on practice placement
- To co-ordinate supervision and appraisal of senior and junior staff
- To contribute to the induction and training of students and other staff both within the Trust and where appropriate externally.
- To participate in and present on the in-service training, preceptorship programmes, multi-disciplinary trainings and external conferences.
- To undertake audit projects and take part in research projects, relevant to the service area, disseminating findings at local level
- To demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate current research, apply them to practice and disseminate findings at a local and / or national level
- To demonstrate ongoing personal and professional development through participation in internal and external development opportunities
- To keep in touch with new developments and changing trends in occupational therapy and participate in wider issues of providing an occupational therapy service i.e. quality assurance, public relations including liaison with the community; planning and policy making
- To undertake any other duties commensurate within the grade
General
The post holder has a general duty of care for their own health, safety and wellbeing and that of 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 live and role model the Kings Trust Values and Vision.
To observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff.
To be responsible, with management support, for their own 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. An individual performance review and the setting of objectives will occur within each rotation.
All employees must hold an 'nhs.net' email account which will be the Trust's formal route for email communication.
The post would suit a Senior Occupational Therapist looking to work in a challenging and dynamic fast paced service. The post holder requires a flexible approach to working, including cross sites and needs to be able to undertake weekend working commitments as part of a 7 day working rota.
Multi-disciplinary working is well established across the team and we are looking for an enthusiastic Senior OT to influence the further development of occupational therapy across Emergency Medicine.
Do you have proven skills in the management of complex older patients with acute and rehabilitation needs? We are looking for someone with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to join our Team. There will be the opportunity to lead on teaching and support the development of members of the MDT, as well as junior OT staff and students. Working in a department, which offers a wide range of experience, you will be encouraged and supported to develop your clinical, teaching, and managerial skills as well as contribute towards service development
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities
CLINICAL
- To support the team to identify appropriate referrals, capacity and demand and prioritise workload across the team and other services within occupational therapy, particularly in relation to staff absence
- To apply a high level of understanding of the effect of illness/ disability on occupational performance and provide training and advice on adaptations to technique and the patients social and physical environment.
- To assess and treat patients with complex needs who would benefit from a coordinated multidisciplinary assessment, rehabilitation and discharge services
- To be competent in the development and implementation of remedial and preventative treatment programmes addressing motor, sensory, cognitive, perceptual, psychological and occupational areas
- To identify risks, complete risk assessments and implement risk management strategies and document this accurately
- To recognise any change in the condition of the patient and alter treatment accordingly or escalate to medical teams as required
- To work within local policies and procedures, national standards and guidelines and adhere to the Royal College of Occupational Therapy professional standards and ethics
- To support patients in setting their own goals, then implementing this and evaluating appropriately
- To plan and implement individual and/or group interventions, in collaboration with clients and carers, to achieve therapeutic goals
- To select evidence based techniques as part of a coordinated treatment program
- To assess and demonstrate to patients and carers the safe use of equipment and adaptations and recommend provision of equipment to support discharge
- To liaise with professionals in onward services to ensure continuity of care
- To respect the individuality, values, culture and religious diversity of patients and contribute to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs, ensuring equity of service provision
- To make appropriate clinical observations and keep accurate electronic records and activity data in accordance with professional and trust standards
- To write occupational therapy functional and discharge reports for social services, onward inpatient services and community services
- To work as an autonomous practitioner and display appropriate problem solving, analytical and judgement skills
- To support occupational therapists and assists with their managing their patient caseloads to a high level, offering advice or practical support as required.
COMMUNICATION
- To establish robust communication networks with patients, carers, multidisciplinary members and other agencies.
- To promote awareness of the role of occupational therapy within the team, negotiating priorities where appropriate
- To ensure that up to date written and electronic records and activity data are maintained in accordance with professional and trust standards and provide reports relevant to practice setting.
- To represent occupational therapy at ward, departmental and service level meetings, including delegation for the clinical lead occupational therapist
- To be skilled in managing differences of opinions, conflict and difficult conversations.
MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION
- To participate in the planning, development and evaluation of occupational therapy services within a designated area/team, holding responsibility for defined projects.
- To assist in developing services and standards according to the occupational therapy objectives
- Contribute to the trusts clinical governance arrangements and quality agenda, including the setting and monitoring of practice standards.
- To apply national guidelines/legislation relating to health and social care in the NHS service provision
- To supervise, provide support and appraisal for occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants and technicians and students
- To be aware of the importance of staff wellbeing, accessing trust support as required and raising any concerns with supervisors or senior staff
- To be responsible for competent use and maintenance of equipment, raising any concerns and reporting when further resources are needed
- To carry out administrative duties as required e.g. assisting in ordering, receiving and maintaining stock and managing petty cash
- To have good IT skills and use a variety of IT systems to input patient and staff data as required.
TRAINING, EDUCATION AND RESEARCH
- To monitor and advise in the allocation of students across the medical occupational therapy team.
- To review and reflect on own practice and performance through effective use of professional and operational supervision and appraisal
- To promote development of occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, technicians and students according to their training and development needs as identified through supervision and appraisal
- To regularly supervise occupational therapy students on practice placement
- To co-ordinate supervision and appraisal of senior and junior staff
- To contribute to the induction and training of students and other staff both within the Trust and where appropriate externally.
- To participate in and present on the in-service training, preceptorship programmes, multi-disciplinary trainings and external conferences.
- To undertake audit projects and take part in research projects, relevant to the service area, disseminating findings at local level
- To demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate current research, apply them to practice and disseminate findings at a local and / or national level
- To demonstrate ongoing personal and professional development through participation in internal and external development opportunities
- To keep in touch with new developments and changing trends in occupational therapy and participate in wider issues of providing an occupational therapy service i.e. quality assurance, public relations including liaison with the community; planning and policy making
- To undertake any other duties commensurate within the grade
General
The post holder has a general duty of care for their own health, safety and wellbeing and that of 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 live and role model the Kings Trust Values and Vision.
To observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff.
To be responsible, with management support, for their own 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. An individual performance review and the setting of objectives will occur within each rotation.
All employees must hold an 'nhs.net' email account which will be the Trust's formal route for email communication.
The post would suit a Senior Occupational Therapist looking to work in a challenging and dynamic fast paced service. The post holder requires a flexible approach to working, including cross sites and needs to be able to undertake weekend working commitments as part of a 7 day working rota.
Multi-disciplinary working is well established across the team and we are looking for an enthusiastic Senior OT to influence the further development of occupational therapy across Emergency Medicine.
Do you have proven skills in the management of complex older patients with acute and rehabilitation needs? We are looking for someone with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to join our Team. There will be the opportunity to lead on teaching and support the development of members of the MDT, as well as junior OT staff and students. Working in a department, which offers a wide range of experience, you will be encouraged and supported to develop your clinical, teaching, and managerial skills as well as contribute towards service development
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- HCPC registration
- Experience of working in Acute Frailty Environment
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- HCPC registration
- Experience of working in Acute Frailty Environment
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
