King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Rotational Occupational Therapist

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Job summary

Our band 6 rotation is a dynamic mixture of rehabilitation and fast paced acute work across two sites that makes this an ideal rotation to broaden expertise in a variety of different clinical fields. The rotation posts are between 7 and 9 months in duration and span across:

Older Adults- acute short stay admissions;

Stroke Hyper Acute Stroke Unit and Stroke Rehabilitation

Trauma Orthopaedics & Surgery

Respiratory Medicine

Specialist medicine

Emergency services (ED);

Acute Frailty Assessment unit

Level 1B Consortium Neurological Rehabilitation unit - Frank Cooksey based at Orpington Hospital

Frailty rehabilitation unit - based at Orpington Hospital

Neurosurgery and level 2B neuro rehabilitation- based at Orpington Hospital

This post has access to funds to attend external opportunities, as well as access to a comprehensive library and computer facilities on site. Band 6 Occupational Therapists have regular cross department meetings as part of peer support and networking. There is also opportunity to develop your skills in clinical audit and supervision. Students are regularly on placement from local universities, and as a band 6, this is a fantastic learning opportunity. If you are not yet a Practice Placement Educator, you can be supported in attending appropriate training.

Main duties of the job

The mixed rotation scheme offers excellent opportunities for developing clinical skills. You will automatically access high quality clinical supervision from experienced Occupational Therapists across a range of specialisms.

We offer a supportive, rewarding and challenging clinical environment. There is an established system for the delivery of clinical governance objectives, CPD and Evidence Based Practice across the service. CPD is encouraged through the Trust appraisal system, as well as through Team CPD Cycles. We encourage journal clubs, formal teaching, skills training and service development, with expectations to lead and participate in these sessions.

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 more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is 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 aim to take Team King's to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

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.

Date posted

03 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£42,939 to £50,697 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

213-PRUH-6806425

Job locations

Princess Royal University Hospital

Occupational therapy department

orpington

BR68ND

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see job description for full description of job and main responsibilities.

You must have a degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy and be HCPC registered. Experience of treating patients with high levels of complexity and dependency will be essential to this post.

The post holder requires a flexible approach to working, including cross sites and be able to undertake weekend working commitments as part of a 7 day working rota.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see job description for full description of job and main responsibilities.

You must have a degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy and be HCPC registered. Experience of treating patients with high levels of complexity and dependency will be essential to this post.

The post holder requires a flexible approach to working, including cross sites and be able to undertake weekend working commitments as part of a 7 day working rota.

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

Dip OT or Degree
HPC Registration

Desirable

Membership of BAOT
Member of relevant special interest group.
AMPS trained

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Demonstrate clinical reasoning
Clinical Observation skills

Skills and Competencies

Essential

Demonstrate understanding on the role of supervisor and supervisee.
Demonstrate and good understanding of the nature of illness and models of treatment and how these impact on the patient
Demonstrate an understanding of the systems within departments for the management of patient assessment and treatment.

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

Dip OT or Degree
HPC Registration

Desirable

Membership of BAOT
Member of relevant special interest group.
AMPS trained

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Demonstrate clinical reasoning
Clinical Observation skills

Skills and Competencies

Essential

Demonstrate understanding on the role of supervisor and supervisee.
Demonstrate and good understanding of the nature of illness and models of treatment and how these impact on the patient
Demonstrate an understanding of the systems within departments for the management of patient assessment and treatment.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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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

Certificate of Sponsorship

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Princess Royal University Hospital

Occupational therapy department

orpington

BR68ND

Employer's website

https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Princess Royal University Hospital

Occupational therapy department

orpington

BR68ND

Employer's website

https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)