Job summary
? As an autonomous practitioner, to be responsible for the provision of a highly specialist,evidence based vascular and amputee therapy service.? To have operational and line management responsibility for a team of therapists? To have clinical supervision responsibility for one or more therapists and therapyassistants.? To be responsible for the continuing development of a highly specialist proactivetherapy service, providing expert advice and guidance for other healthcareprofessionals.? To lead on the development and implementation of high quality, multi-professionaleducation and training programmes within the Trust.? To participate in research and development by initiating, planning and undertakingclinical audits/research projects to evaluate and develop the specialist therapy serviceand produce evidence-based resources, policies and guidelines and support other staffto do this.? To support staff with service development in order to ensure provision of a high quality,patient-centred and clinically effective service.
Main duties of the job
We have an exciting opportunity for an Occupational Therapist to join the Vascular & Amputee team. With the support from a Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist and Physiotherapist, you will be providing clinical leadership and specialist therapy to the vascular and amputee service. You will be working with people pre and post operatively in a dynamic and experienced MDT, consisting of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Therapy Assistants. The role will include line management and supervision of more junior staff.
We are looking for an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist who has experience of working in a physical acute hospital setting, has excellent communication skills and the ability to work well in a team. We are looking for someone with an interest in service development and quality improvement, working alongside the wider MDT to improve services for our patients.
If you have any questions or require any further information please get in touch. If you believe you meet the criteria of the person specification, we would welcome your application.
To find out more about working at the Royal Free please visit our website at: www.royalfree.nhs.uk/jobs
For more information please contact Ed Morrison Edward.morrison@nhs.net
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 link https://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
- oHCPC 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
- oExperience of working with elderly patients
- oConsiderable experience of being a Band 6 OT in a variety of settings.
- oExperience and ability of working in a physical acute 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.
- oExperience of working with patients with delirium and/or cognitive impairment
- oExperience of leading a team
Desirable
- oExperience of working as an OT at a senior level with vascular and amputee patients
- oMotivational Interviewing/ Behaviour Change training (CBT or facilitation skills)
Skills
Essential
- oInterest in rehabilitation within the acute setting.
- 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 support and manage team workload and daily priorities.
Desirable
- oExperience of delivering rehabilitation for the amputee population.
Others
Essential
- oUnderstanding and compliance of: ocurrent NHS and Social Care Policies oEqual Opportunities.
- oAwareness of the Trust's clinical priorities.
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
- oHCPC 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
- oExperience of working with elderly patients
- oConsiderable experience of being a Band 6 OT in a variety of settings.
- oExperience and ability of working in a physical acute 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.
- oExperience of working with patients with delirium and/or cognitive impairment
- oExperience of leading a team
Desirable
- oExperience of working as an OT at a senior level with vascular and amputee patients
- oMotivational Interviewing/ Behaviour Change training (CBT or facilitation skills)
Skills
Essential
- oInterest in rehabilitation within the acute setting.
- 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 support and manage team workload and daily priorities.
Desirable
- oExperience of delivering rehabilitation for the amputee population.
Others
Essential
- oUnderstanding and compliance of: ocurrent NHS and Social Care Policies oEqual Opportunities.
- oAwareness of the Trust's clinical priorities.
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).
