Specialist Occupational Therapist- Adult Orthopaedics Team

4 weeks ago

London, United Kingdom Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust Full time

Are you looking for a new challenge and would like to work in a national specialist hospital? If you have a passion for orthopaedics and physical rehabilitation and want put your practical problem solving skills to the test to work with a rewarding group of patients, then this is the job for you

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join the Occupational Therapy department at Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital. This role is part of a well established adult orthopaedic team to providing tailored, individualised care to patients with complex orthopaedic conditions including revision hip replacements, spinal surgery and upper limb surgery. This role is ideally suited to an existing or emerging band 6 occupational therapist.

We are dedicated to support staff members upskill in both clinical and non clinical areas of practice. You will have excellent development opportunities in both clinical and non clinical areas of practice. You will be well supported by your clinical and professional OT supervisor, have access to CPD opportunities, as well as leadership support.

Main duties of the job


  • To provide a comprehensive Occupational Therapy service for clients with a wide variety of complex and multiple disabilities within the speciality of adult orthopaedics in a busy ward setting
  • To independently assess and treat patients through the acute post-operative phase of inpatient care, including short stay patients and inpatient rehabilitation
  • To promote the occupational therapy role and ensure the smooth day to day running of the team
  • To effectively work alongside colleagues in the multi disciplinary team to achieve the patients goals and facilitate safe transition from hospital to discharge destination
  • To adopt and promote a culture of continuous learning and personal development
  • To teach and supervise junior members of the team, therapy technicians and occupational therapy students
  • To contribute to service improvement to maintain high quality clinical care
  • To deputise for the Band 7 lead occupational therapist as appropriate including attending meetings and performing managerial and clinical tasks
  • This post will be part of a weekend Occupational Therapy service supporting discharges and rehabilitation across the inpatient ward

About us

As a tertiary referral centre the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital is the largest orthopaedic hospital in the UK and a global leader in our field.

You will join a busy team occupational therapists who work in close collaboration with both physiotherapists and therapy technicians who manage a pre admission and inpatient adult orthopaedic service. You will be assisting the band 7 and 6 occupational therapists with the day to day running of the in-patients service and provide line management support for rotational band 5 occupational therapists, therapy technicians and students. For your professional development, you will be supported by a band 7 Occupational Therapist and the Clinical Specialist Therapy Team Lead to develop your clinical, managerial and service improvement skills, as well as having access to senior occupational therapy and physiotherapy colleagues within the wider therapies department.

The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital therapy department has a well-established research and education focus. This includes an education, student, research and service improvement lead to support all staff members learning and development. There is regular access to internal and external CPD opportunities with a strong focus on leadership and clinical skill development.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached JD and PS for details.

Job Purpose summary

To assess and treat routine and highly complex patients in the adult orthopaedic team, to teach junior staff and students and support the in developing the service.

To provide cover for administrative, managerial and clinical tasks in the temporary absence of another member of the team, as appropriate to own level of experience.

Person Specification

Analytical & Judgment Skills

Essential


  • Clinical reasoning skills

Knowledge, Training & Experience

Essential


  • 3 years minimum post qualification experience, including 6 months relevant clinical experience to the post
  • 6 months NHS experience
  • Degree in Occupational Therapy
  • Registered with the HCPC
  • Evidence of relevant CPD
  • Supervision experience and Teaching experience
  • Knowledge of biomechanical, cognitive behavioural and neurological treatment approaches applicable to clinical area

Desirable


  • Experience with staff appraisal
  • Experience with clinical audit and outcome measures.
  • Previous experience at Band 6.
  • Awareness of some specialist equipment relevant to the post
  • Wheelchair assessment
  • Discharge planning
  • Member of the RCOT or recognised equivalent

Communication & Relationship Skills

Essential


  • Good written and spoken English
  • Able to communicate with a variety of people, occasionally in emotional distress
  • Understanding of team dynamics in relation to MDT working

Desirable


  • Presentation skill

Planning & Organisational Skills

Essential


  • Good organisation of self and time
  • Willingness to take appropriate level of responsibility.
  • Flexibility and punctuality

Responsibility for Policy/Service Development and Responsibility for Research & Developmentnd

Desirable


  • Clinical audit and outcome measure experience and Active interest in evidence based practice and research

Employer details

Employer name

Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital

Brockley Hill

Stanmore, Middlesex

HA7 4LP

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

392-RNOH-789-A #J-18808-Ljbffr

  • Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist

    13 hours ago

    London, United Kingdom Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Job summary The Occupational Therapy service at Great Ormond Street Hospital have an exciting opportunity available for an experienced orthopaedic occupational therapist who would like to work in a world-renowned paediatric hospital. We are looking for someone to work within our acute orthopaedic and spinal team, providing assessment and intervention...

  • Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist

    12 hours ago

    London, United Kingdom Great Ormond Street Hospital Full time

    Job overviewThe Occupational Therapy service at Great Ormond Street Hospital have an exciting opportunity available for an experienced orthopaedic occupational therapist who would like to work in a world-renowned paediatric hospital.  We are looking for someone to work within our acute orthopaedic and spinal team, providing assessment and intervention for...

  • Orthopaedic Occupational Therapist

    2 weeks ago

    London, United Kingdom Medacs Healthcare Full time

    Role: Occupational Therapist Location: Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation TrustWorking Hours: 37.5 hours per week Monday to FridayAre you an Occupational Therapist with experience in orthopaedics seeking flexible, work in a supportive NHS environment where you can make an impact?We are searching for a skilled and experienced Occupational...

  • Orthopaedic Occupational Therapist

    2 weeks ago

    South West London, United Kingdom Medacs Healthcare Full time

    Role: Occupational TherapistLocation: Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation TrustWorking Hours: 37.5 hours per week Monday to FridayAre you an Occupational Therapist with experience in orthopaedics seeking flexible, work in a supportive NHS environment where you can make an impact?We are searching for a skilled and experienced Occupational...

  • NHS Orthopaedic Occupational Therapist

    3 weeks ago

    London, United Kingdom Great Ormond Street Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    We are looking to appoint an individual with experience of working with children with complex presentations and neurological difficulties, who has previously worked in an orthopaedic setting. The role involves pre-op assessment, post-op intervention and seating assessments for children undergoing complex orthopaedic surgery in both an inpatient and...

  • Occupational Therapist

    2 weeks ago

    South West London, United Kingdom Medacs Healthcare Full time

    Location: Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust 5 hours per week Monday to Friday Are you an Occupational Therapist with experience in orthopaedics seeking flexible, work in a supportive NHS environment where you can make an impact? We are searching for a skilled and experienced Occupational Therapist to join our dedicated team at Medacs...

  • Specialist Occupational Therapist

    1 week ago

    London, United Kingdom Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    To provide a highly specialist and expert Occupational Therapy Service to a specialist and complex caseload of Elective and Trauma Orthopaedics and Surgery and Vascular teams Interventions may occur in the Occupational Therapy Department, wards or the patient's home. ~- To lead, develop and support staff within the Orthopaedic and Surgery and Vascular...

  • Orthopaedic Occupational Therapist

    2 weeks ago

    South West London, United Kingdom Medacs Healthcare Full time

    Role: Occupational Therapist Location: Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday Are you an Occupational Therapist with experience in orthopaedics seeking flexible, work in a supportive NHS environment where you can make an impact? We are searching for a skilled and experienced Occupational...

  • Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist

    1 week ago

    London, United Kingdom Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist To provide a highly specialist and expert Occupational Therapy Service to a specialist and complex caseload of Elective and Trauma Orthopaedics and Surgery and Vascular teams Interventions may occur in the Occupational Therapy Department, wards or the patient's home. - To lead, develop and support staff within...

  • Occupational Therapist

    1 day ago

    London, United Kingdom Care4health LTD Full time

    We are recruiting for a Band 7 Occupational Therapist to work in the adult orthopaedic team for a North London NHS Trust. You'll be supporting patients from the acute post operative phase of inpatient care which will include complex discharge planning, outpatients and rehabilitation. As a Band 7 there will be some element of supporting the less experienced...

  • Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist

    2 weeks ago

    London, United Kingdom Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Job summary To provide a highly specialist and expert Occupational Therapy Service to a specialist and complex caseload of Elective and Trauma Orthopaedics and Surgery and Vascular teams Interventions may occur in the Occupational Therapy Department, wards or the patient's home. - To lead, develop and support staff within the Orthopaedic and Surgery...

  • Occupational Therapist

    11 hours ago

    London, United Kingdom Care4health LTD Full time

    We are recruiting for a Band 7 Occupational Therapist to work in the adult orthopaedic team for a North London NHS Trust. You'll be supporting patients from the acute post operative phase of inpatient care which will include complex discharge planning, outpatients and rehabilitation. As a Band 7 there will be some element of supporting the less experienced...

  • Specialist Occupational Therapist

    7 days ago

    London, United Kingdom Medacs Healthcare Full time

    Location: Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Hospital Site: West Middlesex Hospital (nearest train stop Syon Lane or easy bus route from Richmond/Twickenham) 5 hours per week Monday to Friday Are you an Occupational Therapist with experience in orthopaedics seeking flexible, work in a supportive NHS environment where you can make an...

  • Orthopaedic Occupational Therapist, South West London

    4 days ago

    South West London, United Kingdom Medacs Healthcare Full time

    Role: Occupational Therapist Location: Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday Are you an Occupational Therapist with experience in orthopaedics seeking flexible, work in a supportive NHS environment where you can make an impact? We are searching for a skilled and experienced Occupational...

  • Occupational Therapist

    2 weeks ago

    London, United Kingdom Medacs Healthcare Full time

    Role: Occupational Therapist Location: Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Hospital Site: West Middlesex Hospital (nearest train stop Syon Lane or easy bus route from Richmond/Twickenham) Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday Are you an Occupational Therapist with experience in orthopaedics seeking flexible, work in a...

  • Occupational Therapist

    2 weeks ago

    London, United Kingdom Cpl UK - Healthcare Full time

    Job DescriptionJob Title: Band 7 Occupational TherapistAre you an experienced Occupational Therapist looking to make a meaningful impact in the fields of Trauma & Orthopaedics, Vascular Surgery, and General Surgery? Look no further! We are currently seeking a dynamic and dedicated individual to join our team as a Specialty Occupational Therapist.Key...

  • Occupational Therapist

    2 weeks ago

    London, United Kingdom Cpl UK - Healthcare Full time

    Job Title: Band 7 Occupational TherapistConsidering making an application for this job Check all the details in this job description, and then click on Apply.Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist looking to make a meaningful impact in the fields of Trauma & Orthopaedics, Vascular Surgery, and General Surgery? Look no further! We are currently seeking...

  • Occupational Therapist

    4 days ago

    London, United Kingdom Cpl UK - Healthcare Full time

    Job Title: Band 7 Occupational TherapistConsidering making an application for this job Check all the details in this job description, and then click on Apply.Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist looking to make a meaningful impact in the fields of Trauma & Orthopaedics, Vascular Surgery, and General Surgery? Look no further! We are currently seeking...

  • Occupational Therapist

    3 days ago

    London, United Kingdom Cpl UK - Healthcare Full time

    Job Description Job Title: Band 7 Occupational Therapist Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist looking to make a meaningful impact in the fields of Trauma & Orthopaedics, Vascular Surgery, and General Surgery? Look no further! We are currently seeking a dynamic and dedicated individual to join our team as a Specialty Occupational Therapist. Key...

  • Occupational Therapist

    16 hours ago

    London, United Kingdom Barts Health NHS Trust Full time

    An excellent opportunity has arisen for a highly specialist rotational Occupational Therapist with an interest and experience in neurology to join the Hyper-acute and acute Stroke Team. You will be part of a large, friendly, and dynamic multidisciplinary team, based at Royal London Hospital, delivering evidence based occupational therapy to a multi diverse...