Job summary
An exciting opportunity for a full time Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join the Gen Med Rehabilitation team at Clayponds Hospital to work in our skilled and friendly MDT. As one of the Band 6 Occupational Therapists you will be expected to carry a clinical caseload and be an active member of the multi-disciplinary rehabilitation team.
You will work closely with the Band 7 and 6 Occupational Therapists on Jasmin and Magnolia wards to ensure we deliver a high quality Occupational Therapy input to our patients. 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. 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
Main duties of the job
To work within the clinical team, managing your own caseload including assessment, implementing and evaluating treatment and applying specialist skills to support patients presenting with varied and complex conditions.
With senior support, to provide clinical expertise in the prioritisation and treatment of patients within the scope of the conditions referred to the integrated care service. To ensure that service provision supports the objectives of Ealing Community Partners and meets expectations regarding national guidelines
Primarily to work on Jasmin and/or Magnolia Ward with the General Medical and Admission avoidance bed, but may be asked to cover the other neurological/general rehab wards as required.
The post holder will ensure the service provision supports the objectives of the Trust.
To train and supervise junior staff in the team and support students on placement
To work with the senior clinical team in the development of a robust service delivery model, to facilitate the effective use of resources and execute the appropriate changes in order to meet the current demand.
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).
