Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity at the Royal Free Hospital to recruit a clinical specialist Band 7 Occupational Therapist to become a part of our Renal Therapy Team for a 2 year fixed term contract.
Main duties of the job
The role is part of a new outpatient therapy team that will be responsible for outpatient and community clinics and interventions focussed on frailty management, supportive care and symptom management.
The successful candidate is required to be able to demonstrate the Trust Values and the responsibilities of the job description and person specification. The individual applying for this position should have experience and skills in integrated therapy working, be flexible and be able to work in an emerging role.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and passionate Occupational Therapist who is keen to develop their specialist clinical knowledge, management and service development skills.
The successful candidate should be forward thinking and pro-active with excellent organisational and clinical skills. Good communication skills and the ability to make autonomous decisions under pressure are also required. The successful applicant will be required to work 37.5 hours a week across multiple community sites.
The Therapy Department will support the successful applicant by means of regular supervision, appraisal and training.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
For more information please follow linkhttps://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- oDemonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- oDegree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy
- oHPC Registration in OT
- oCompleted relevant post registration specialist courses for example: oOT assessments of specific conditions oOT treatment approaches oOutcome measures oSupervision Skills Training for staff and students oOT Practice Educator course
Desirable
- oMember of Specialist OT Section group
Experience
Essential
- oSubstantial post-graduate work experience as an Occupational Therapist, predominately working with patients with physical and cognitive disabilities
- oConsiderable experience of being a Band 6 OT
- oExperience and ability of working in an acute and community setting
- oExperience of teaching and supervising less experienced staff.
- oExperience of teaching and supervising OT students.
- oDemonstrated ability to work autonomously and use own initiative.
Desirable
- oMotivational Interviewing/ Behaviour Change training (CBT or facilitation skills)
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- oKnowledge and experience in the use of occupational therapy models of practice
- oDemonstrate effective communication skills to a range of audiences eg users, carers and other professionals
- oExperience of working effectively and efficiently as part of an MDT.
- oDemonstrated clear understanding of clinical governance and its application to the work setting.
- oKnowledge of quality assurance and audit programmes in line with requirements for Clinical Governance
- oKnowledge of research and development process, Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- oAbility to lead a small team
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- oProfessionally fluent in written and oral English.
- oAbility to carry out manual handling practices.
- oUnderstanding and compliance of: ocurrent NHS and Social Care Policies oEqual Opportunities
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- oDemonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- oDegree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy
- oHPC Registration in OT
- oCompleted relevant post registration specialist courses for example: oOT assessments of specific conditions oOT treatment approaches oOutcome measures oSupervision Skills Training for staff and students oOT Practice Educator course
Desirable
- oMember of Specialist OT Section group
Experience
Essential
- oSubstantial post-graduate work experience as an Occupational Therapist, predominately working with patients with physical and cognitive disabilities
- oConsiderable experience of being a Band 6 OT
- oExperience and ability of working in an acute and community setting
- oExperience of teaching and supervising less experienced staff.
- oExperience of teaching and supervising OT students.
- oDemonstrated ability to work autonomously and use own initiative.
Desirable
- oMotivational Interviewing/ Behaviour Change training (CBT or facilitation skills)
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- oKnowledge and experience in the use of occupational therapy models of practice
- oDemonstrate effective communication skills to a range of audiences eg users, carers and other professionals
- oExperience of working effectively and efficiently as part of an MDT.
- oDemonstrated clear understanding of clinical governance and its application to the work setting.
- oKnowledge of quality assurance and audit programmes in line with requirements for Clinical Governance
- oKnowledge of research and development process, Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- oAbility to lead a small team
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- oProfessionally fluent in written and oral English.
- oAbility to carry out manual handling practices.
- oUnderstanding and compliance of: ocurrent NHS and Social Care Policies oEqual Opportunities
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).
