Job summary
The successful candidate is required to demonstrate the Trust values, the responsibilities of the job description and person specification. You should have proven experience of working in an acute hospital setting.
The Therapies team at the Royal Free is innovative, creative, and truly inter-disciplinary, focused on delivering high quality, patient centred care. Our team is friendly and supportive with a strong emphasis on supportive supervision, an active learning environment and a focus on staff welfare and teamwork using the "What matters to you?" framework.
Are you looking for an innovative role in a multidisciplinary team? This fantastic opportunity awaits a dynamic, motivated Occupational Therapist looking to develop clinical, operational and leadership skills.
Main duties of the job
Responsible for providing specialised Occupational Therapy (OT) service to patients treated within RFH services in the given clinical area.This requires working under guidance and incorporating evidence-based practice (EBP) in the management of patient care.Clinically supervises and guides the professional work of less experienced therapy staff and students as appropriate, while complying with professional and departmental standards of practice.Assist in operational issues in the absence of the Therapy Team Leader.
Participates in a nine monthly rotational scheme across the following:
Vascular and AmputeesTrauma and OrthopaedicsHand TherapyHealth Services for Older PeopleRapid Response / A&EAcute Stroke and Neurology
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 team of staff care for over 1.6 million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17 million 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 topFor more information please visithttps://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
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy
- HPC Registration in OT
Desirable
- Member of Specialist OT Section group
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Experience
Essential
- Post-graduate work experience as an Occupational Therapist, including working with patients in relevant clinical areas
- Experience of working as an OT with patients with dementia
- Experience of working as an OT with patients with Neurological conditions.
- Experience of working in an inpatient physical setting.
- Experience of working in an acute setting.
- Experience of a hospital based Occupational Therapy Service, including working with an MDT.
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Evidence of a clear understanding of the role of the Occupational Therapist in an acute hospital setting
- Evidence of sound and clear understanding of Occupational Therapy core skills
- Evidence of sound clinical knowledge and well established assessment and treatment skills
- Evidence of ability to manage a full clinical caseload and prioritise effectively
- Evidence of ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
- Evidence of an understanding of the skills required to be an effective team member
- Evidence of an understanding of the skills required ensuring effective communication
- Evidence of an understanding of multi-disciplinary issues and knowledge of the skills required to work efficiently and effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Professional fluent in written and oral English.
- Ability to carry out manual handling practices.
- To respond positively to changes in working practices.
- Support, adapt and participate in evaluations/changes to services.
- A flexible approach to service delivery and needs.
Others
Essential
- Understanding and compliance of:
- Current NHS and Social Care Policies
- Equal Opportunities.
Person Specification
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy
- HPC Registration in OT
Desirable
- Member of Specialist OT Section group
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Experience
Essential
- Post-graduate work experience as an Occupational Therapist, including working with patients in relevant clinical areas
- Experience of working as an OT with patients with dementia
- Experience of working as an OT with patients with Neurological conditions.
- Experience of working in an inpatient physical setting.
- Experience of working in an acute setting.
- Experience of a hospital based Occupational Therapy Service, including working with an MDT.
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Evidence of a clear understanding of the role of the Occupational Therapist in an acute hospital setting
- Evidence of sound and clear understanding of Occupational Therapy core skills
- Evidence of sound clinical knowledge and well established assessment and treatment skills
- Evidence of ability to manage a full clinical caseload and prioritise effectively
- Evidence of ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
- Evidence of an understanding of the skills required to be an effective team member
- Evidence of an understanding of the skills required ensuring effective communication
- Evidence of an understanding of multi-disciplinary issues and knowledge of the skills required to work efficiently and effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Professional fluent in written and oral English.
- Ability to carry out manual handling practices.
- To respond positively to changes in working practices.
- Support, adapt and participate in evaluations/changes to services.
- A flexible approach to service delivery and needs.
Others
Essential
- Understanding and compliance of:
- Current NHS and Social Care Policies
- Equal 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).
