Rotational Occupational Therapist- B5-6 Development Post

2 weeks ago

London, United Kingdom Barts Health NHS Trust Full time

Job summary

As part of our Ot Week celebrations, Whipps Cross Hospital is providing an exciting opportunity and challenge to be supported into a Band 6 OT post via our bespoke in-house Band 5 developmental programme that is supported by our on-site Practice Development Team.

We are excited to offer you an accelerated training and education program to aid in your development as an occupational therapist. You will join us as a qualified band 5 and once you successfully complete the relevant training and evidence agreed competencies you will transition into one of our Band 6 OT posts.

We want to help develop your career and make you ready for your future to being a Band 6 Occupational Therapist. In addition to the bespoke Band 5 to Band 6 development programme, we have excellent senior/junior staff ratio, post graduate education, a structured in-service training program and a well-established supervision and appraisal system. The department has integrated Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy management with senior physiotherapists offering operational and clinical support.

Main duties of the job

This fantastic opportunity is available for individuals who:

Hold a degree in Occupational Therapy, or are completing their degree in the next 3 months

Have State Registration through the Health Care Professions Council, or will be applying for this after completing their studies

Are already a band 5 OT with 9 months experience in the acute/hospital setting and are looking to relocate

We offer an excellent range of rotations including orthopaedics, surgery, medicine, Older People's Services (OPS) and Emergency Therapy Team (ETT). Once the successful candidate has completed their development there are options to move into rotations in Stroke Pathway (including Neuroscience) and Hand Therapy (Outpatient services).

Whipps Cross University Hospital is part of the Barts Health group of hospitals renowned for excellence and innovation and providing safe and compassionate care that serves an area that is rich in diversity, providing services to a broad and diverse multicultural community for people living in East London and beyond. Whipps Cross is ideally located with easy access by both underground, overground, bus and major road networks, with the beauty of Epping Forest on our doorstep and the West End and Westfield shopping with in a 20 minute tube journey all the best that London has to offer is waiting for you.

For further information, please contact Brad Hodgekiss on

About us

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Completed varied clinical placements.

Desirable

Experience of working within a multidisciplinary and/or occupational therapy team Experience of working in diverse communities and/or social care and health settings.

Skills

Essential

Ability to prioritise, organise and delegate Ability to communicate and present information, orally and in writing, in a clear and logical manner to patients and carers who may have difficulties understanding or comprehending. Understanding of the legal and ethical responsibilities of the profession Ability to keep accurate and legible patient notes in line with local and national standards and policies Ability to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and manage competing demands and interruptions. Ability to cope working in a range of treatment environments at a fast pace and with emotional and/or aggressive patients and carers

Desirable

Presentation skills Competent IT skills Ability to assess and educate clients and carers about safe transfer techniques (including use of equipment and adaptations)

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of a broad range of clinical conditions Knowledge of OT in the acute setting.

Qualifications

Essential

Completed degree in Occupational Therapy HCPC registered

Other

Essential

Motivated and passionate about the OT profession Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Reliable work record.

Desirable

Member of Royal College of Occupational Therapists Understanding of and commitment to College of Occupational Therapy and HPC guidelines, code of ethics and professional conduct. Knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety legislation and ability to integrate into clinical practice.

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