Job summary
The post is on the inter-trust and social services Band 5 OT rotation in the London boroughs of Camden and Islington. (Trusts and Local Authorities involved are highlighted in the Job Description).
Rotations are 6 monthly in clinical areas, which include acute, intermediate care and rehabilitation, mental health, paediatrics, admission avoidance and social services. The post holder is a full member of the multidisciplinary team and is responsible for a caseload of patients as delegated by the Senior or Team Leader of the clinical service, and as such is professionally and legally accountable for work undertaken. The post holder will set and maintain a high standard of clinical practice, which is evidence based where possible, using local and standardized assessments and outcome measures, where appropriate.
Main duties of the job
We recognise that the step between student and professional needs support so we have invested fully in our Band 5s development through robust supervision, a preceptorship programme and internal training. Success at preceptorship enables them to then be an educator for OT students. Career development opportunities are available and many of our Band 5s chose to stay with us in senior posts.
Please see the Job Description and the Persons Specification for further details about the job role. If you are unable to access the PDF, the details of the job description can also be found in the 'Detailed Job Description and Main responsibilities' section
About us
Personal and professional development is a high priority for the profession and is underpinned by our OT R&D strategy, R& D specialist groups and OT clinical networks. This enables us to invest in the development of our staff by providing excellent internal training as well as commissioning specialised external training and providing quality supervision. This ensures all our OTs reach their full potential at every stage of their career. Our commitment to research, audit and EBP is made possible by our strong links with local universities.
We actively support the next generation of OTs through apprenticeships, student placements and the promotion of the profession as a career in schools. We are proud of the diversity in our workforce but have invested time in supporting and developing this further through our BAME OT group.
If you are an OT who strives for excellence and wants to develop to your full potential then we would welcome your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Come and join us and be one of the friendly and supportive 300 Occupational Therapists (OTs) in CNWL. We work in many different teams in both physical and mental health, as well as a number of specialist areas. You could have a career for life with us and maintain your dual skills.
OT in CNWL is very fortunate in having a long established professional structure and this includes an AHP director, Trust wide Professional Head of OT, borough and specialist Head OTs. This has the huge benefit of ensuring representation of our profession at all levels - both strategically and operationally.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Come and join us and be one of the friendly and supportive 300 Occupational Therapists (OTs) in CNWL. We work in many different teams in both physical and mental health, as well as a number of specialist areas. You could have a career for life with us and maintain your dual skills.
OT in CNWL is very fortunate in having a long established professional structure and this includes an AHP director, Trust wide Professional Head of OT, borough and specialist Head OTs. This has the huge benefit of ensuring representation of our profession at all levels - both strategically and operationally.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Occupational therapy
- Registration with HCPC as an Occupational Therapist
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Pre and/or post registration experience of working in the UK or a similar health economy as an occupational therapist.
- Previous general experience to include the following: oCommunity working oOlder people/elderly rehab oMedicine & general surgery oOrthopaedics oFalls
Desirable
- Voluntary or independent work experience within other settings where skills learned would be transferable to Band 5 role
Knowledge.
Essential
- Practical experience of designing and implementing treatment Programmes in line with best evidence/best practice
- Knowledge of legislative frameworks/current legislation in relation to OT in health care and social care settings.
- Awareness of and competence in undertaking core therapeutic assessments specific to Occupational therapy
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Occupational therapy
- Registration with HCPC as an Occupational Therapist
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Pre and/or post registration experience of working in the UK or a similar health economy as an occupational therapist.
- Previous general experience to include the following: oCommunity working oOlder people/elderly rehab oMedicine & general surgery oOrthopaedics oFalls
Desirable
- Voluntary or independent work experience within other settings where skills learned would be transferable to Band 5 role
Knowledge.
Essential
- Practical experience of designing and implementing treatment Programmes in line with best evidence/best practice
- Knowledge of legislative frameworks/current legislation in relation to OT in health care and social care settings.
- Awareness of and competence in undertaking core therapeutic assessments specific to Occupational therapy
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).
