Job summary
If you are recently qualified and looking for a post to support your transition from student to clinician or have some qualified work experience, but would like to explore other service areas, then this rotational post is for you. You will have the opportunity to work with a diverse mix of clients across multiple settings in order to support the development of your core occupational therapy skills. The rotations are in a range of clinical areas in both physical and mental health, as well as inpatient and community services.
Rotations include:
- Clayponds Rehabilitation Hospital (Ealing)
- Community Independence Service (Hammersmith and Fulham) - Short Term Rehab
- Community Independence Service (Hammersmith and Fulham) - Case Management
- Mental Health Integrated Network Team (Hounslow)
- Older Peoples Mental Health Service - Meridian Ward (inpatient unit) (Hammersmith and Fulham)
Each rotation is a minimum of 6 months in duration and supervision is offered by a senior occupational therapist and/or therapy lead in each service area. West London NHS Trust has strong allied health professional and occupational therapy leadership teams, which are supportive of staff and their development needs. There is an established preceptorship programme for your first 18 months in a qualified position, which includes teaching sessions, peer support and one-to-one support sessions.
Main duties of the job
Clayponds Hospital, is a bedded physical rehabilitation hospital with 3 wards and community services for Ealing community partnership. Jasmin and Magnolia wards are an integral part of the wider Intermediate Care team based at Clayponds Hospital. Patients have access to a variety of equipment in a large unique gym space and additional specific designated ADL rooms. Patients receive specialist therapy input until they are able to return their to preferred discharge destination (where appropriate) with support from our excellent community teams as needed.
Community Independence Service - Short Term Rehab
Short term rehab team as part of the wider CIS service in Hammersmith and Fulham. The team consists of OTs, PTs and rehab assistants working on short term interventions to improve wellbeing and functioning in the community.
Community Independence Service - Case Management
Case management working with clients with complex pathologies living with these long term conditions in the community, that require more focused case management to prevent deterioration or hospital admission. The team of Occupational Therapists, nurses and health care assistants work in a collaborative approach with the acute medical team from imperial college Hospital and social care. Clients often have a mix of medical and social care needs that require more monitoring and coordination.
About us
West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse providers of mental health, community and social care in the UK.
Our 3,982 staff care for people in hospital and in the community, helping them to recover and go on to lead full and productive lives. We aim to be the best organisation of our kind in the country.
We provide care and treatment for more than 800,000 people living in the London boroughs of Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham and Hounslow, delivering services in the community (at home, in GP surgeries and care homes), hospital, specialist clinics and forensic (secure) units.
We'rerated good overall by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Together, we're committed to promoting hope and wellbeing, working with patients, service users, carers, families and partners across the communities we serve.
We are keen to ensure that our workforce reflects the community it serves, particularly in terms of ethnicity, gender, disability, LGBTQ+ and experience of mental illness.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our values underpin everything we do:
- Togetherness
- Responsibility
- Excellence
- Caring
Together, were committed to promoting hope and wellbeing, working with patients, service users, carers, families and partners across the communities we serve.
Our Trust has an excellent supervision and CPD program, with funding for relevant external and internal courses and training. We welcome new and innovative ideas as part of our growing quality improvement (QI) culture. Learning and personal development is encouraged and we have a well-established preceptorship programme, appraisal system and Talent Pool scheme to facilitate internal promotion.
Benefits at West London NHS Trust include: a pension scheme, a generous relocation package meaning you can claim up to 8K in expenses when moving more than 40 miles to join the Trust, health and wellbeing support, a bike2work scheme, a car lease scheme, flexible working, career breaks and help with childcare. Free staff parking at Clayponds Hospital.
Annual Leave starts within the NHS at 27 days a year plus bank holidays, rising to 29 days after 5 years service and 33 days after 10 years.
Rotations in Hammersmith & Fulham will be on the Inner London Higher Cost Area Supplements (HCAS) rate and those in Ealing and Hounslow will be on the Outer London HCAS rate.
For further details regarding the role and responsibilities, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our values underpin everything we do:
- Togetherness
- Responsibility
- Excellence
- Caring
Together, were committed to promoting hope and wellbeing, working with patients, service users, carers, families and partners across the communities we serve.
Our Trust has an excellent supervision and CPD program, with funding for relevant external and internal courses and training. We welcome new and innovative ideas as part of our growing quality improvement (QI) culture. Learning and personal development is encouraged and we have a well-established preceptorship programme, appraisal system and Talent Pool scheme to facilitate internal promotion.
Benefits at West London NHS Trust include: a pension scheme, a generous relocation package meaning you can claim up to 8K in expenses when moving more than 40 miles to join the Trust, health and wellbeing support, a bike2work scheme, a car lease scheme, flexible working, career breaks and help with childcare. Free staff parking at Clayponds Hospital.
Annual Leave starts within the NHS at 27 days a year plus bank holidays, rising to 29 days after 5 years service and 33 days after 10 years.
Rotations in Hammersmith & Fulham will be on the Inner London Higher Cost Area Supplements (HCAS) rate and those in Ealing and Hounslow will be on the Outer London HCAS rate.
For further details regarding the role and responsibilities, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) or equivalent Occupational Therapy qualification
- HCPC Registration
Experience
Essential
- Application of core OT skills and OT process
- Multidisciplinary team working
Desirable
- Work experience in a Health or Social Care or 3rd Sector setting.
- Experience of working in a health setting
- Involvement in research and clinical audit
Knowledge
Essential
- Mental health/physical diagnoses/presentations
- Research methodology
- Core skills of OT process
- Models of practice
- Clinical and environmental risk
- Equality and diversity
- Awareness of the need to work within appropriate boundaries
- Principles of clinical governance
Desirable
- Relevant current legislation, including NICE guidelines, CPA, risk assessment and risk management
- Group work theory and practice
Skills
Essential
- Organisational ability
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to build rapport with service users, carers and colleagues
- Evidence of ability in OT assessment, treatment planning, intervention and evaluation
- Ability to work independently and under supervision as part of a team
- Groupwork skills
- Computer literacy
Desirable
- Ability to prepare and present papers at study days and conferences
- Ability to apply (research) evidence-based practice
- Use of standardised assessment tools and outcome measures
- Contribution to service development and the training of others
- Supervisory skills
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
- Ability to prepare and present papers at study days and conferences
Other Requirements
Essential
- Ability to reflect, identify and take responsibility for continuing professional development (CPD) needs
- Understand the need for and actively participates in own supervision and constructive use of feedback
- High levels of initiative, innovation and self-motivation
- Commitment to client-centred, non-discriminatory practice
- Ability to travel between sites
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate a strong professional identity
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) or equivalent Occupational Therapy qualification
- HCPC Registration
Experience
Essential
- Application of core OT skills and OT process
- Multidisciplinary team working
Desirable
- Work experience in a Health or Social Care or 3rd Sector setting.
- Experience of working in a health setting
- Involvement in research and clinical audit
Knowledge
Essential
- Mental health/physical diagnoses/presentations
- Research methodology
- Core skills of OT process
- Models of practice
- Clinical and environmental risk
- Equality and diversity
- Awareness of the need to work within appropriate boundaries
- Principles of clinical governance
Desirable
- Relevant current legislation, including NICE guidelines, CPA, risk assessment and risk management
- Group work theory and practice
Skills
Essential
- Organisational ability
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to build rapport with service users, carers and colleagues
- Evidence of ability in OT assessment, treatment planning, intervention and evaluation
- Ability to work independently and under supervision as part of a team
- Groupwork skills
- Computer literacy
Desirable
- Ability to prepare and present papers at study days and conferences
- Ability to apply (research) evidence-based practice
- Use of standardised assessment tools and outcome measures
- Contribution to service development and the training of others
- Supervisory skills
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
- Ability to prepare and present papers at study days and conferences
Other Requirements
Essential
- Ability to reflect, identify and take responsibility for continuing professional development (CPD) needs
- Understand the need for and actively participates in own supervision and constructive use of feedback
- High levels of initiative, innovation and self-motivation
- Commitment to client-centred, non-discriminatory practice
- Ability to travel between sites
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate a strong professional identity
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).
