Junior Islet Cell Researcher

2 weeks ago


Orpington, Greater London, United Kingdom King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen at King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust for a full-time and one part-time occupational therapy assistant within our ever-expanding and dynamic department. The post holder will have a strong commitment to working with people in a caring and rehabilitation environment, with previous experience of working in healthcare necessary.

Main Duties of the Job

This post is aligned to the occupational therapy teams working predominantly in health and ageing units and stroke units. Occupational therapy assistants have a key role in assisting patients to reach their full potential and helping them to achieve their occupational therapy goals in order to return home.

The role will include providing support to patients in treatment and rehabilitative programmes. You will accompany staff on home assessments, environmental assessments, and fit equipment where appropriate and needed.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide direct patient care and support in a rehabilitation environment
  • Assist patients in achieving their occupational therapy goals
  • Work collaboratively with occupational therapists and other healthcare professionals
  • Conduct home and environmental assessments
  • Fit equipment and assist with patient mobilization

Requirements

The successful candidate must have good communication skills (both written and verbal), good organisational skills and time management, possess basic IT skills, and work well with a team atmosphere.

The work does involve physical activity, therefore fitness to assist in manual handling of patients is a must. Please note, the post may close early should sufficient applications be received.

Working for Our Organisation

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, with million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London.

The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do.

By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.

Our Commitment to Sustainability

We are committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus.

Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan, and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste, and pollution wherever possible.



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