Job summary
Our trust has over 17,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.
Are you a skilled and compassionate Occupational therapist looking for flexible work in a fast paced, rewarding environment? We are currently seeking motivated and experienced bank inpatient occupational therapists to join our Inpatient therapy team at Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals, providing cover for staff absences and supporting service demand.
The successful candidate is required to be able to demonstrate the Trust values, the responsibilities of the job description and person specification. You should have proven experience of working in the following areas of orthopaedics, acute medicine and frailty, respiratory. neurology and emergency department.
If you believe you meet the criteria of the person specification and would like to join the Royal Free bank at this time, we would be interested in receiving your application.
**VISA SPONSORSHIP DOES NOT APPLY TO THIS ROLE**
Main duties of the job
- To manage a defined caseload, using evidence based/patient centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate occupational therapy interventions.
- To provide leadership for junior staff, as delegated by supervisor.
- To supervise occupational therapy students on practice placements.
The Band 6 OT will be expected to work in accordance with the standards, policies, and procedures established in this clinical area. Under the guidance of a senior therapist, each OT will carry out assessment (standardised or locally agreed) and plan and implement treatment programmes as appropriate for the patient and clinical area. They will also be responsible for the supervision of junior, support staff and / or students.
**For further information please refer to the attached JD/PS**
About us
Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers' money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.
Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Royal Free World Class Values:
The post holder will offer World Class Care to service users, staff, colleagues, clients and patients alike.
CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES
1.To be professional, legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your own work
2.To assess the occupational needs of a defined patient group and establish and evaluate appropriate treatment programmes.
3.To monitor, evaluate and modify treatment for patients with multiple needs in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of intervention.
4.To participate in multi-disciplinary assessment and treatment provision.
4.To select and apply occupational therapy assessments for a designated caseload, addressing occupational performance and skill deficits, enabling the patient in areas of self-maintenance, productivity and leisure.
RESPONSIBILITIES FOR PATIENTS
1.To be able to communicate effectively with users and carers, team members, OT colleagues and other agencies, including people who may have sensory disabilities e.g. visual and sensory impairments, speech and comprehension difficulties.
2.To plan and implement individual and /or group interventions, in collaboration with the patient, using graded activity to achieve therapeutic goals.
3.To provide support and education to patients and carers regarding all aspects of occupational therapy e.g. equipment fitting, rehab programmes.
RESPONSIBILITY FOR POLICY AND SERVICE DEVELOPMENT
1.To demonstrate understanding and application of national guidelines and legislation relation to health and social care in health service provision.
2.To respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of patients and contribute to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs.
3.To demonstrate the ability to reflect on ethical issues and to provide guidance to junior staff as necessary.
**For further information please refer to the attached JD/PS**
Job description
Job responsibilities
Royal Free World Class Values:
The post holder will offer World Class Care to service users, staff, colleagues, clients and patients alike.
CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES
1.To be professional, legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your own work
2.To assess the occupational needs of a defined patient group and establish and evaluate appropriate treatment programmes.
3.To monitor, evaluate and modify treatment for patients with multiple needs in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of intervention.
4.To participate in multi-disciplinary assessment and treatment provision.
4.To select and apply occupational therapy assessments for a designated caseload, addressing occupational performance and skill deficits, enabling the patient in areas of self-maintenance, productivity and leisure.
RESPONSIBILITIES FOR PATIENTS
1.To be able to communicate effectively with users and carers, team members, OT colleagues and other agencies, including people who may have sensory disabilities e.g. visual and sensory impairments, speech and comprehension difficulties.
2.To plan and implement individual and /or group interventions, in collaboration with the patient, using graded activity to achieve therapeutic goals.
3.To provide support and education to patients and carers regarding all aspects of occupational therapy e.g. equipment fitting, rehab programmes.
RESPONSIBILITY FOR POLICY AND SERVICE DEVELOPMENT
1.To demonstrate understanding and application of national guidelines and legislation relation to health and social care in health service provision.
2.To respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of patients and contribute to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs.
3.To demonstrate the ability to reflect on ethical issues and to provide guidance to junior staff as necessary.
**For further information please refer to the attached JD/PS**
Person Specification
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Understanding of needs of client group.
- Knowledge of principles of clinical governance.
- Ability to reflect on and critically appraise own performance.
- Understanding of risks involved in working in clinical settings relevant to the post.
- Understanding of the O.T. process.
- Knowledge of current NHS and local issues.
Desirable
- Member of a Special Interest Group.
- Knowledge of research process.
- Evidence of audit.
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to integrate clinical knowledge into practice and be able to problem solve using clinical reasoning.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Good organisational skills and ability to manage own workload.
- Ability to develop treatment plans and recommendations for patients on caseload.
- Good presentation skills.
- Negotiation skills.
- Computer skills.
Desirable
- Group facilitation skills.
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of C.P.D in relevant areas of practice.
- Post registration experience relevant to clinical area including work in an acute health setting and discharge planning
Desirable
- Experience in supervising/teaching staff/student/volunteer.
- Relevant other associated work experience.
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- Current HCPC Registration.
- Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy.
- Demonstration of commitment to life long learning.
Desirable
- UK driving licence (manual).
- Fieldwork Education Certificate.
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Person Specification
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Understanding of needs of client group.
- Knowledge of principles of clinical governance.
- Ability to reflect on and critically appraise own performance.
- Understanding of risks involved in working in clinical settings relevant to the post.
- Understanding of the O.T. process.
- Knowledge of current NHS and local issues.
Desirable
- Member of a Special Interest Group.
- Knowledge of research process.
- Evidence of audit.
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to integrate clinical knowledge into practice and be able to problem solve using clinical reasoning.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Good organisational skills and ability to manage own workload.
- Ability to develop treatment plans and recommendations for patients on caseload.
- Good presentation skills.
- Negotiation skills.
- Computer skills.
Desirable
- Group facilitation skills.
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of C.P.D in relevant areas of practice.
- Post registration experience relevant to clinical area including work in an acute health setting and discharge planning
Desirable
- Experience in supervising/teaching staff/student/volunteer.
- Relevant other associated work experience.
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- Current HCPC Registration.
- Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy.
- Demonstration of commitment to life long learning.
Desirable
- UK driving licence (manual).
- Fieldwork Education Certificate.
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
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).
