Central London Community Health Trust

Specialist Occupational Therapist

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Job summary

Are you an Occupational Therapist with a passion for rehabilitation, strong communication skills, and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team, then this post might be the challenge you have been looking for!

We are looking for an experienced Occupational Therapist who wants to develop upon their clinical and leadership skills to lead the therapy service at Alexandra Rehabilitation Unit. This exciting opportunity has been newly created to enhance the clinical effectiveness of the rehab service delivered at Alexandra Unit and you will be closely supported by the Clinical Therapy Lead as well as the Team Lead Occupational therapist and Team Lead Physiotherapist based at nearby Athlone House Rehabilitation Unit.

Alex is an 11 bedded unit, offering rehabilitation to adult clients with a variety of conditions/diagnoses including orthopaedics, elderly care and neurological conditions. Alex also offers specialist rehab to bariatric patients and individuals with complex cognitive presentations. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the therapy team at Alex which consists of an additional 2 Physiotherapists, another Occupational Therapist and a Rehabilitation assistant. This post will offer applicants an exciting and challenging opportunity to work with a wide variety of patients, engaging in comprehensive assessment, patient centered treatment and rehabilitation.

Main duties of the job

So what do you need to join our team?

Significant post graduate experience of multidisciplinary team work in an NHS environment
Strong knowledge and expertise in working in adult/ older people's rehabilitation in a physical or mental health setting, neuro rehabilitation, acute settings or community rehab services.
Experience of working in close collaboration with community services, Social Care colleagues and other voluntary sector organizations in order to deliver safe transition of care from the rehabilitation setting to discharge destination/home
Experience in directly managing other members of therapy staff
Experience in service development and in organizing and implementing training/teaching programmes for healthcare professionals and clients

About us

Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH) is one of the largest community healthcare organisations in London and Hertfordshire, providing our services to diverse communities/boroughs in 11 London Boroughs - Barnet, Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Hounslow, Kensington and Chelsea, Merton, Richmond, Wandsworth, Westminster - and Hertfordshire.

Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!

We can offer you:

A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
Single occupancy accommodation in Central London - (we can help you find accommodation in London, support you with your deposit)
Car lease scheme *T&C's apply
Flexible working options
Annual travel card loan
Training, support and development in your career

As an NHS trust,we are committed to equal opportunities and ensuring equality and diversity in the workplace.

We have a number of staff networks: Disability and Wellbeing Network (DAWN), Race Equality Network and the Rainbow Network which supports LGBT+ staff. Each network has a champion who is an executive director at the Trust and they hold regular meetingsto discuss issues andmake plans to improve CLCH.

Date posted

27 June 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£51,488 to £57,802 a year Per Annum, inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

824-INNER-10401-A

Job locations

Princess Louise Nursing Home

London

W10 6DH

Job description

Job responsibilities

To use advanced clinical skills to lead in the assessment and evaluation of programmes of care for patients who meet the eligibility criteria for the rehabilitation unit
To undertake uni-professional, multi-professional and specialist occupational therapy assessments using evidence-based outcome measures on the rehabilitation unit. Clients will have complex multi-pathologies, including neurological conditions, cognitive impairments, mental health disorders, musculoskeletal conditions, history of falls and age related conditions
To manage and prioritise own clinical caseload and other responsibilities independently demonstrating a flexible approach to the needs of the service.
To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own work ensure that work within professional standard and clinical guidelines
To agree goal orientated programmes in conjunction with the client, his/her family and multi-disciplinary professionals involved, and provide appropriate Occupational Therapy intervention and multidisciplinary treatment programmes.Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities

Job description

Job responsibilities

To use advanced clinical skills to lead in the assessment and evaluation of programmes of care for patients who meet the eligibility criteria for the rehabilitation unit
To undertake uni-professional, multi-professional and specialist occupational therapy assessments using evidence-based outcome measures on the rehabilitation unit. Clients will have complex multi-pathologies, including neurological conditions, cognitive impairments, mental health disorders, musculoskeletal conditions, history of falls and age related conditions
To manage and prioritise own clinical caseload and other responsibilities independently demonstrating a flexible approach to the needs of the service.
To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own work ensure that work within professional standard and clinical guidelines
To agree goal orientated programmes in conjunction with the client, his/her family and multi-disciplinary professionals involved, and provide appropriate Occupational Therapy intervention and multidisciplinary treatment programmes.Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
Current HCPC registration
Evidence of CPD relevant to the treatment of adults with physical/cognitive disabilities

Desirable

Membership of BAOT
Training in appraisal/supervision
Post graduate qualification in OT, rehabilitation or other health related topic

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
Current HCPC registration
Evidence of CPD relevant to the treatment of adults with physical/cognitive disabilities

Desirable

Membership of BAOT
Training in appraisal/supervision
Post graduate qualification in OT, rehabilitation or other health related topic

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.

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

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Princess Louise Nursing Home

London

W10 6DH

Employer's website

https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Princess Louise Nursing Home

London

W10 6DH

Employer's website

https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)