Job summary
An exciting opportunity to join the Newham Hospital therapy team has come up. We are looking for an Occupational Therapist to provide high quality interventions to a wide variety of patientsacross ourAccident andEmergencyDepartment,AcuteAssessmentUnit andCare of theElderly service.This roleprovidesthe opportunity towork within a dynamic and resilient teamprovidingadvanced assessment and treatment of patients,with a focus on occupational engagementand performancein the acute medicalsetting.
The successful applicant willdemonstrate an occupationally focussed, patient-centred approached topractice including theprovision of individual and group education and treatment, provision of assistive devices and equipment,recommendations forminor structural home adaptations,provision of complex disability management andrecommendationsforonwards care,andintervention and support to optimise occupational engagement and participationpost discharge from hospital.
Therole includesopportunitiesto experienceother serviceswithin the Newham collective, which link with ourpartner services includingAdult Social Care, Hand therapy, Acute and Community Mental Health teams, Extended Primary CareTeam (EPCT) and EnabledLiving.
Main duties of the job
Please refer to job description attached to this advert for full details of the main duties of the advertised role.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
- Current HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist.
- Evidence of ongoing CPD (courses, reflective practice, in-service training).
Desirable
- Member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapy
Experience
Essential
- Significant post-registration experience as a Band 5 OT, including: Acute inpatient settings (required). Experience in Emergency Care, Acute Assessment or Older Adults (desirable)
- Experience in safe and effective discharge planning, including liaison with community and social care providers.
- Experience working within a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced environment.
Desirable
- Practice Educators training
- Experience supervising or supporting junior staff/students
- Experience participating in audits, quality improvement or evidence-based practice activities
- Experience supporting service provision and delivery of care in the absence of senior occupational therapist.
Knowledge
Essential
- In-depth understanding of Occupational Therapy models and the impact of illness, disability and ageing on function and occupational participation
- Knowledge of RCOT and HCPC standards, including professional accountability and legal frameworks
- Understanding of Clinical Governance and its implications for occupational therapy and client care
- Knowledge of key available treatment options (and their evidence base) in a range of patient populations
Desirable
- Knowledge of quality systems, audit processes and evidence-based practice methodology.
- Understanding of national guidelines and legislation relating to health and social care (e.g., Mental Capacity Act, Safeguarding, Discharge to Assess).
- Understanding of NICE guidelines and national strategy documents and their implementation in practice.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to independently assess, plan, implement and evaluate OT interventions using both standardised and non-standardised tools
- Ability to use information gathered within assessments to come to clear conclusions about patient needs
- Highly effective communication skills, including working with patients with communication barriers and using interpreters appropriately.
- Strong skills in negotiation, conflict resolution, collaborative MDT working and able to deliver bad news (e.g patient not improving with rehab).
- High standard of written communication, including producing specialist reports and maintaining accurate, compliant records
- Ability to identify own learning needs and take an active role in continually building knowledge, skills and experience.
- Ability to assess and manage risks in relation to patient assessment, treatment and discharge planning
- Ability to detect the deteriorating patient and escalate appropriately
Desirable
- Development of specialist clinical skills in terms of: Sitting and seating, Postural management, Upper limb assessment and treatment, Energy conservation/fatigue management, Therapeutic manual handling, Cognitive assessment and treatment, Capacity assessment, Delirium management, Falls assessment and prevention
- Ability to coordinate clinical activity and support team workflow when required.
Other
Essential
- Ability to adapt quickly within a high-pressure acute environment and remain calm and effective
- Self-motivated, reflective, and proactive in seeking learning opportunities and service improvement
- Ability to work flexibly to meet the demands of the service, including the potential for working over a 7-day roster, should the service require it.
- Ability to work effectively with a culturally diverse community
- Proficient IT skills
Desirable
- Ability to present information visually and verbally to a varied or large audience
- Ability to identify and assess the potential risks involved in work activities and processes for self and others
- Ability to identify how to manage risks and help others manage risks
- Knowledge of current and emerging NHS strategy and policy
- Demonstrates leadership potential and willingness to act as a positive role model
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
- Current HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist.
- Evidence of ongoing CPD (courses, reflective practice, in-service training).
Desirable
- Member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapy
Experience
Essential
- Significant post-registration experience as a Band 5 OT, including: Acute inpatient settings (required). Experience in Emergency Care, Acute Assessment or Older Adults (desirable)
- Experience in safe and effective discharge planning, including liaison with community and social care providers.
- Experience working within a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced environment.
Desirable
- Practice Educators training
- Experience supervising or supporting junior staff/students
- Experience participating in audits, quality improvement or evidence-based practice activities
- Experience supporting service provision and delivery of care in the absence of senior occupational therapist.
Knowledge
Essential
- In-depth understanding of Occupational Therapy models and the impact of illness, disability and ageing on function and occupational participation
- Knowledge of RCOT and HCPC standards, including professional accountability and legal frameworks
- Understanding of Clinical Governance and its implications for occupational therapy and client care
- Knowledge of key available treatment options (and their evidence base) in a range of patient populations
Desirable
- Knowledge of quality systems, audit processes and evidence-based practice methodology.
- Understanding of national guidelines and legislation relating to health and social care (e.g., Mental Capacity Act, Safeguarding, Discharge to Assess).
- Understanding of NICE guidelines and national strategy documents and their implementation in practice.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to independently assess, plan, implement and evaluate OT interventions using both standardised and non-standardised tools
- Ability to use information gathered within assessments to come to clear conclusions about patient needs
- Highly effective communication skills, including working with patients with communication barriers and using interpreters appropriately.
- Strong skills in negotiation, conflict resolution, collaborative MDT working and able to deliver bad news (e.g patient not improving with rehab).
- High standard of written communication, including producing specialist reports and maintaining accurate, compliant records
- Ability to identify own learning needs and take an active role in continually building knowledge, skills and experience.
- Ability to assess and manage risks in relation to patient assessment, treatment and discharge planning
- Ability to detect the deteriorating patient and escalate appropriately
Desirable
- Development of specialist clinical skills in terms of: Sitting and seating, Postural management, Upper limb assessment and treatment, Energy conservation/fatigue management, Therapeutic manual handling, Cognitive assessment and treatment, Capacity assessment, Delirium management, Falls assessment and prevention
- Ability to coordinate clinical activity and support team workflow when required.
Other
Essential
- Ability to adapt quickly within a high-pressure acute environment and remain calm and effective
- Self-motivated, reflective, and proactive in seeking learning opportunities and service improvement
- Ability to work flexibly to meet the demands of the service, including the potential for working over a 7-day roster, should the service require it.
- Ability to work effectively with a culturally diverse community
- Proficient IT skills
Desirable
- Ability to present information visually and verbally to a varied or large audience
- Ability to identify and assess the potential risks involved in work activities and processes for self and others
- Ability to identify how to manage risks and help others manage risks
- Knowledge of current and emerging NHS strategy and policy
- Demonstrates leadership potential and willingness to act as a positive role model
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).
