Job summary
We are expanding and we are looking for a knowledgeable, motivated Junior Occupational therapist, who has a passion for patient care, willing to develop their skills and push themselves outside the normal boundaries of practice, who has a real drive to make sure their patient gets the best treatment as possible.
If you are that clinician who have an excellent communication skills, a team player with a positive attitude and committed to provide excellent care to the patient, we are happy to have you onboard and you may wish to join our excellent team of nurses, occupational therapist,Physiotherapist, Dietician, Paramedics and skilled administrators led by a supportive manager and COE consultant.
Main duties of the job
Attend patients as both parts of the Rapid Response crew , to have clinical responsibility for assessment and treatment planning for people referred.Develop your skills into a more well-rounded holistic approach to patient care.
Take on extended roles such as venepuncture, drug administration, advance assessment of the acutely ill patient, and acute injury assessment.
Gain experience in generic, orthopedic, musculoskeletal, respiratory, neurological rehabilitation, and falls prevention.
Gain experience in day-to-day management of the team including taking handovers and helping to make treatment plans at the virtual ward round.Supervise junior staff and students
About us
Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!
We can offer you:
- A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
- Single occupancy accommodation in Central London - (we can help you find accommodation in London, support you with your deposit)
- Support with gaining your driving license *T&C's apply
- Car lease scheme *T&C's apply
- Flexible working options
- Annual travel card loan
- Training, support and development in your career
To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role involves delivering therapeutic assessments and treatments to assigned clients within a multi-disciplinary team.
Actively participate in planning, executing, and evaluating interventions for patients referred to Brent Rapid Response Service, all under the guidance of experienced senior therapist.
As a key member of our multi-disciplinary team, your role will involve contributing to reducing hospital admissions and ensuring optimal home-based care for our patients.
The role encompasses working across diverse settings, including care homes, residential units, and patient homes, focusing on developing foundational skills and expertise in Occupational Therapy. It's an opportunity to create meaningful change and thrive in a supportive, innovative, and rewarding environment.
- Assist the Senior Occupational Therapist in supervising and providing planned advice, teaching, support, and instruction to therapy assistants, key workers, relatives, and carers. Promote understanding of the aims of therapy intervention and ensure a coordinated approach to patient care.
- Work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals on joint assessments, setting patient goals and treatment programs using a patient-centred approach.
- Independently undertake comprehensive assessment plans and formulate individual management or treatment programs, incorporating analytical, investigative, organisational, and time management skills and a range of physical and cognitive assessment skills.
Please refer to Job description and persona specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council
Desirable
- Relevant work experience in a variety of clinical Settings
- Evidence of up-to-date CPD
- Experience working as part of an MDT.
- Use of functional and cognitive assessments.
Experience
Essential
- Relevant work experience in a variety of clinical Settings
- Evidence of up-to-date CPD
- Experience working as part of an MDT.
- Use of functional and cognitive assessments.
Desirable
- Evidence of previous employment as an Occupational therapist at Band 5 grade
- Experience working in the Care of Elderly and with Acutely unwell patients
- Experience in Environmental Assessment and Minor Adaptations
- Experience as a community equipment store Trusted Assessor
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of current best practices in Occupational Therapy and demonstrate clinical reasoning, applying theory to practice
- Demonstrate an ability to work single-handedly with individuals or in a team.
- Understanding of professional ethics and their application in practice
- Adherence to national, professional, and work-related policy
- Health, safety, and risk awareness
- Demonstrate an understanding of clinical governance and its implications for the profession.
- Basic knowledge of health legislation and current practice, risk assessment and management
- Good organisational skills, ability to prioritise and manage time/caseload effectively.
- Understanding of team dynamics and good interpersonal skills
- Effective written and oral communication skills. Ability to listen and present written and verbal information concisely and logically.
- Good IT skills (word processing and internet)
- Demonstrate commitment to lifelong learning, with the ability to reflect and critically appraise one's performance
- Commitment to client-centred, non-discriminatory practice
Desirable
- Awareness of the legal responsibilities of the profession.
Key Attributes
Essential
- Always maintain a professional approach.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Able to provide evidence of where you have demonstrated the Trust's Values and Behaviours
- Able to demonstrate excellence in Customer Service
- Able to work both independently and with direct and indirect supervision.
- Interest in working in outpatients, wards, and community settings.
- Willingness to work flexibly at a variety of locations, travel from site to site within service delivery within the Borough of Brent
- Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
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
Central London Community Health Trust
Address
Sudbury Primary Care Centre
London
HA0 3HG
Employer's website
https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)