Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time Band 6 Occupational Therapist within the Neurological Rehabilitation team at Clayponds Hospital to work in our skilled and friendly MDT in West London.
This role would suit a clinician who wishes to develop their clinical skills in neurological rehabilitation as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
As the Band 6 Occupational Therapist you will be expected to carry a clinical caseload and provide clinical leadership to students and Rehabilitation Assistants. You will work closely with the Band 7 Occupational Therapist and the wider MDT to provide high quality rehabilitation to patients on Rosemary Ward and participate in service evaluation nd development. You will be required to deputise for the Band 7 Occupational Therapist and work as part of the therapy team to provide holistic rehabilitation for our patients in the neuro-rehabilitation ward.
Rosemary ward is a level 3 Neuro rehabilitation unit, however the caseload can include patients who require general rehabilitation.
There is free parking and therapy garden on site and opportunities to develop your specialist skills and knowledge and manage staff in a supportive environment.
The successful candidate would be part of a supportive and friendly AHP team including Physiotherapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Dieticians, Psychology, Therapy Technicians, as well as part of a bigger MDT of our Nurses, Doctors and Pharmacists.
Main duties of the job
Rosemary Ward is 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.
To assess patients within neurological rehabilitation needs who may have complex acute and/or chronic presentation, and to determine clinical diagnosis and Occupational Therapy treatment.
To manage your own caseload including assessment, treatment and support of clients applying specialist skills re assessment and treatment within the Neurological Rehabilitation care remit.
To train and supervise more junior staff across the wards and support students on placement.
To work under the direction of the Lead Occupational Therapist, Lead Physiotherapist and Lead Speech and Language Therapist in planning, developing, delivering and evaluating the therapy service provided to Neurological Rehabilitation patients.
To work with the rest of the Occupational Therapy staff within intermediate care to ensure a cohesive and smooth therapy offer across intermediate care.
To contribute actively to in-house training and development of the therapy team and your own professional development
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.
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 and Training
Essential
- oDiploma/BSc in Occupational Therapy
- oHealth and Care Professions Council registration (HCPC).
Desirable
- oMember of BAOT
- oEvidence of significant post qualifying development including MSc in a related subject or equivalent CPD
Experience
Essential
- oSubstantial post graduate experience to include relevant specialist courses.
- oSubstantial experience within Physical health care at Band 5 level.
- oExperience in neurology, acute medicine, respiratory, elderly care
- oExperience of assessing complex disability using clinical reasoning skills
- oMembership of appropriate specialist interest group
- oExperience of manually handling patients and/or equipment safely to attain positioning necessary to perform safe and effective clinical assessments and treatments.
- oHighly developed manual handling, therapeutic and positioning skills
- oGoal directed programme development skills for patients with a range of complex presentations.
- oExperience of using cognitive, behavioural and communication strategies to ensure optimal treatment outcomes and rehabilitation goals are met.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- oKnowledge and experience of assessment, treatment and care management in this specialist field
- oAbility to work as an autonomous practitioner.
- oUnderstanding of community support agencies and other professions, and ability to work and liaise with them
- oBasic IT skills.
- oBasic working knowledge of Orthotics or desire to develop them.
- oEvidence of good organisational skills including prioritisation of workload and time management skills, and ability to work independently.
- oAbility to demonstrate sound knowledge and application of up to date clinical trends, practices and models used in the treatment of people with neurological conditions.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- oAbility to work well within a team and communicate effectively at all levels.
- oPresentation skills and the ability to teach in both a group setting and on a one to one basis.
- oExcellent time management and organisational skills.
- oAbility to work flexibly in order to meet the needs of the service i.e. extended hours and weekends.
- oWarm, friendly, approachable
- oAbility to cope with change
- oAble to work seamlessly with other professional groups
Desirable
- Ability to travel across the Trust to fulfil the requirements of the post
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- oDiploma/BSc in Occupational Therapy
- oHealth and Care Professions Council registration (HCPC).
Desirable
- oMember of BAOT
- oEvidence of significant post qualifying development including MSc in a related subject or equivalent CPD
Experience
Essential
- oSubstantial post graduate experience to include relevant specialist courses.
- oSubstantial experience within Physical health care at Band 5 level.
- oExperience in neurology, acute medicine, respiratory, elderly care
- oExperience of assessing complex disability using clinical reasoning skills
- oMembership of appropriate specialist interest group
- oExperience of manually handling patients and/or equipment safely to attain positioning necessary to perform safe and effective clinical assessments and treatments.
- oHighly developed manual handling, therapeutic and positioning skills
- oGoal directed programme development skills for patients with a range of complex presentations.
- oExperience of using cognitive, behavioural and communication strategies to ensure optimal treatment outcomes and rehabilitation goals are met.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- oKnowledge and experience of assessment, treatment and care management in this specialist field
- oAbility to work as an autonomous practitioner.
- oUnderstanding of community support agencies and other professions, and ability to work and liaise with them
- oBasic IT skills.
- oBasic working knowledge of Orthotics or desire to develop them.
- oEvidence of good organisational skills including prioritisation of workload and time management skills, and ability to work independently.
- oAbility to demonstrate sound knowledge and application of up to date clinical trends, practices and models used in the treatment of people with neurological conditions.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- oAbility to work well within a team and communicate effectively at all levels.
- oPresentation skills and the ability to teach in both a group setting and on a one to one basis.
- oExcellent time management and organisational skills.
- oAbility to work flexibly in order to meet the needs of the service i.e. extended hours and weekends.
- oWarm, friendly, approachable
- oAbility to cope with change
- oAble to work seamlessly with other professional groups
Desirable
- Ability to travel across the Trust to fulfil the requirements of the post
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).
