Band 6/7 Occupational Therapist

6 days ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Full time
About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join our medical rehabilitation therapy team at West Middlesex University Hospital. As a key member of our team, you will provide specialist assessment and intervention to a wide range of medical and care of the elderly patients, with opportunities to work with orthopaedic, general surgical, and neurological patients.

Main Responsibilities
  1. Lead the medical rehabilitation therapy service, working closely with the band 7 physiotherapist to provide development and support to more junior staff.
  2. Provide highly specialized occupational therapy assessment and treatment to a caseload of complex patients, maintaining up-to-date occupational therapy records.
  3. Be a role model for expert clinical care, leading on specific projects and service developments as delegated by the Clinical Lead Therapist.
  4. Supervise, teach, and line manage more junior staff and students on placement, promoting their professional development.
  5. Participate in or lead departmental research and audit projects, contributing to service development and improvement.
About Us

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, as well as specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, with a strong focus on patient-centered care and staff well-being.

Person Specification
  • Essential:
    • BSc or Diploma in Occupational Therapy
    • HCPC Registration
    • Evidence of ongoing CPD
  • Desirable:
    • Relevant postgraduate qualifications
Skills and Knowledge
  • Essential:
    • Awareness of challenges of working in a hospital setting
    • Ability to lead a team and oversee the workload
    • Effective self-management, including time management and prioritization
    • Ability to carry out appropriate assessments of occupational performance and skills for clients with multiple and complex needs
    • Demonstrates ability in assessing a wide range of multi-pathological and complex conditions based on advanced theoretical knowledge of Occupational Therapy in the acute setting
    • Demonstrates ability to formulate complex discharge plans
    • Advanced communication skills
    • Evidence of professional development and reflection
    • Awareness of legal and professional responsibilities
    • Awareness of clinical governance and risk management
  • Desirable:
    • Evidence of specific responsibilities, e.g., committee
    • Experience with TBI/head injury patients
    • Experience with spinal injury patients
Aptitudes and Personal Characteristics
  • Essential:
    • Effective team player, with the ability to motivate self and team
    • Basic computer skills
    • Shows initiative and is proactive
    • Ability to build close working relationships with all members of the MDT
    • Ability to work well in a challenging environment and under pressure within set time frames


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