Advanced Paediatric Occupational Therapist

HCA Healthcare UK

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Job summary

Role: Advanced Occupational Therapist Outpatient OR Acute paediatrics

London / The Portland Hospital

Full time: 37.5 hours

Permanent

Salary: This role offers a competitive salary dependent on experience

Were looking for an Advanced Occupational Therapist to join our team at The Portland Hospital. We are looking for a therapist with experience in acute care and rehabilitation OR a therapist with experience in outpatient care and rehabilitation.

Main duties of the job

As an Advanced Occupational Therapist, you will be responsible for the independent management of your caseload (including best practice assessment and treatment interventions), supervision of junior staff and will be responsible in supporting the Lead OT in project management and service development of the larger department. Inpatient care will predominantly consist of a caseload of PICU, cardiac and the NICU if appropriate. The Outpatient caseload will consist predominantly of; neurorehab, Autism, learning difficulties, sensory processing, developmental delay and seating assessments. As we are a supportive and dynamic team, the opportunity to cross cover sections and departments is available.

About us

Why HCA UK?

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the worlds leading healthcare providers. In the UK, were one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.

We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. Thats why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As an Advanced Occupational Therapist youll be eligible for:

25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service,

with option to buy or sell leave to

suit you

Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals

Private pension contribution which increases with length of service

Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme

Group Life Assurance from day one

Critical illness cover

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at

The Portland

Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you

Discounts with over 800 major retailers

Date posted

07 January 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

E0115-25-0003

Job locations

The Portland Hospital

209 Great Portland Street

London

W1W 5AH


Job description

Job responsibilities

As an Advanced Occupational Therapist, you will be responsible for the independent management of your caseload (including best practice assessment and treatment interventions), supervision of junior staff and will be responsible in supporting the Lead OT in project management and service development of the larger department. Inpatient care will predominantly consist of a caseload of PICU, cardiac and the NICU if appropriate. The Outpatient caseload will consist predominantly of; neurorehab, Autism, learning difficulties, sensory processing, developmental delay and seating assessments. As we are a supportive and dynamic team, the opportunity to cross cover sections and departments is available.

Job description

Job responsibilities

As an Advanced Occupational Therapist, you will be responsible for the independent management of your caseload (including best practice assessment and treatment interventions), supervision of junior staff and will be responsible in supporting the Lead OT in project management and service development of the larger department. Inpatient care will predominantly consist of a caseload of PICU, cardiac and the NICU if appropriate. The Outpatient caseload will consist predominantly of; neurorehab, Autism, learning difficulties, sensory processing, developmental delay and seating assessments. As we are a supportive and dynamic team, the opportunity to cross cover sections and departments is available.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • What youll bring:
  • HCPC registered
  • Relevant Degree in Occupational Therapy
  • Experience as Band 7 Paediatric Occupational Therapist
  • Experience working in a hospital environment
  • Experience in service development
  • Good communication skills
  • Willingness to learn and work as an MDT
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • What youll bring:
  • HCPC registered
  • Relevant Degree in Occupational Therapy
  • Experience as Band 7 Paediatric Occupational Therapist
  • Experience working in a hospital environment
  • Experience in service development
  • Good communication skills
  • Willingness to learn and work as an MDT

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

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).

Employer details

Employer name

HCA Healthcare UK

Address

The Portland Hospital

209 Great Portland Street

London

W1W 5AH


Employer's website

https://www.hcahealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

HCA Healthcare UK

Address

The Portland Hospital

209 Great Portland Street

London

W1W 5AH


Employer's website

https://www.hcahealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Date posted

07 January 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

E0115-25-0003

Job locations

The Portland Hospital

209 Great Portland Street

London

W1W 5AH


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