Job summary
We are excited to offer a joint rotation between KMPT and DGT. Occupational Therapist's will have the opportunity to rotate between the Trusts to enable consolidation of University training in both mental and physical health. We feel this upskills staff to be more holistic in their practice.
This innovative opportunity includes the following rotations:
A&E
Community Crisis Mental Health Team
Respiratory
Gastroenterology, inclusive of Alcohol Related Brain Injury
Endocrinology
Hyper acute stroke and stroke rehabilitation
Acute Neurology
Elective Orthopaedics
General Surgery
Inpatient and outpatient cardiac rehabilitation
Main duties of the job
To provide clinical assessment and treatment for inpatients,
To support with a safe and effective discharge from hospital.
To actively engage in CPD activities offered such as: band 5 peer support group; team in-service training; preceptorship programme; specialist rotational competencies; clinical supervision.
About us
We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.
We are dedicated to using our Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) approach as our shared organisation model of change to enhance our services and ensure excellence in patient care.
If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a detailed description of the Job roles and responsibilities please see the attached job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a detailed description of the Job roles and responsibilities please see the attached job description.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma / Degree in Occupational Therapy.
- HCPC registration
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- The ability to discuss clinical reasoning in the management of cases
- Able to communicate complex information to patients, carers other health professionals and team.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Ability to self direct learning, be critical and evaluate own learning needs, demonstrated in a CPD portfolio.
- Able to provide a high standard of clear concise, written and verbal reports in English
- IT skills, including using hospital data bases, word processing, excel, email and power point
- Ability to manage own stress and work in a stressful and unpredictable environment. To show empathy and fairness to give support to others
Experience
Essential
- A broad range of undergraduate experience in all core specialities of Occupational Therapy
- Experience and ability to work collaboratively within MDT
Desirable
- Experience of clinical practice in an NHS environment
Knowledge
Essential
- An understanding of evidenced based practice pertaining to Occupational Therapy
- Awareness of national guidelines and standards relevant to Occupational Therapy
- Understanding of the legal responsibilities of the profession
Desirable
- Awareness and understanding of NHS structure, current issues and developments
Other
Essential
- Self motivated with a clear understanding of role
- Physically fit and able to comply with Trusts moving and handling guidelines, therapeutic handling
- Professional manner and appearance
- Available for weekend duties and altered working patterns where clinically appropriate
- Full clean driving licence and availability of car to travel within Dartford, Gravesham, Swanley, and South East London areas in a timely manner and at short notice.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma / Degree in Occupational Therapy.
- HCPC registration
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- The ability to discuss clinical reasoning in the management of cases
- Able to communicate complex information to patients, carers other health professionals and team.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Ability to self direct learning, be critical and evaluate own learning needs, demonstrated in a CPD portfolio.
- Able to provide a high standard of clear concise, written and verbal reports in English
- IT skills, including using hospital data bases, word processing, excel, email and power point
- Ability to manage own stress and work in a stressful and unpredictable environment. To show empathy and fairness to give support to others
Experience
Essential
- A broad range of undergraduate experience in all core specialities of Occupational Therapy
- Experience and ability to work collaboratively within MDT
Desirable
- Experience of clinical practice in an NHS environment
Knowledge
Essential
- An understanding of evidenced based practice pertaining to Occupational Therapy
- Awareness of national guidelines and standards relevant to Occupational Therapy
- Understanding of the legal responsibilities of the profession
Desirable
- Awareness and understanding of NHS structure, current issues and developments
Other
Essential
- Self motivated with a clear understanding of role
- Physically fit and able to comply with Trusts moving and handling guidelines, therapeutic handling
- Professional manner and appearance
- Available for weekend duties and altered working patterns where clinically appropriate
- Full clean driving licence and availability of car to travel within Dartford, Gravesham, Swanley, and South East London areas in a timely manner and at short notice.
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
