Job summary LONG COVID - BAND 6 OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 6 occupational therapist to join the Long Covid Pathway. This role involves working across the Long Covid pathway, from assessment to group and 1:1 intervention in the community. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, skilled and highly motivated to work in a continuously developing service. You will also have the opportunity to be involved in development of the future of this service. As an occupational therapist in this service, you will be utilising your core occupational therapy skills in both physical and mental health to support service users to develop the skills to self manage their symptoms. You will be supported by a Band 7 and Band 8A occupational therapists and a cohesive multidisciplinary team to develop your skills. Main duties of the job To manage a specialist caseload within the Long Covid rehabilitation pathway based at Guy's and St. Thomas' Hospital Trust using clinical reasoning, critical thinking, reflection and analysis to support assessments using a client-centred approach and current evidence base to assess, treat, implement, evaluate and document Occupational Therapy interventions. Assessments and Therapeutic interventions may occur in the outpatient clinics, community clinics or the patient's home. To be responsible for the assessment, treatment, implementation and documentation of Occupational Therapy interventions within the Long Covid pathway. To develop positive and collaborative working relationships across Health and Social Care. To be responsible for the maintenance and development of your CPD and continuous learning. To supervise and develop therapy assistants. To be responsible for the education of Occupational Therapy Students on Fieldwork Practice. About us Guy's & St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation. Organisational Values: Our values are: We Are Caring - we put patients first We provide patient and person-centred care. We care about others' needs and wellbeing. We listen. We are compassionate to ourselves and others. We reflect on our actions. We are respectful and welcoming. Ambitious - we innovate and strive for excellence We innovate and strive for excellence. We act with integrity. We act on staff and patient feedback. We seek ways to improve the care and experience of others. We are efficient. We are committed to growth. We find new ways to deliver excellence. Inclusive - we respect each other and work collaboratively We respect each other and work collaboratively. We act on diverse views. We put ourselves in 'others' shoes'. We are building an anti-racism organisation. We seek opportunities to collaborate. We show sensitivity towards diversity of culture. Our values and behaviours framework describe what it means for every one of us in the Trust to put our values into action. The framework can be found on our Trust careers pages and Trust Intranet Date posted 14 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £44,806 to £53,134 a year per annum incl. HCA Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 196-LIS9265 Job locations St Thomas' Hospital Westminster Bridge London SE1 7EH Job description Job responsibilities To be responsible for providing specialist individual client centred assessments within Long Covid Rehabilitation program. To address occupational performance skills, patterns, context or contexts and activity demands in collaboration with patients and carers both in the community. To undertake specialist multi-needs assessment, considering Post Covid symptoms using analysis and synthesis to develop individual goal and task orientated intervention plans in collaboration with patients, carers and colleagues. To carry out occupational performance assessments and interventions in both virtual and face to face environments. To design Post Covid fatigue management plans, under the guidance of the band 7 occupational therapist, and carry out sessions virtually or face to face, in 1:1 or group environments. Ensure reviews demonstrate ethical clinical reasoning and problem-solving techniques to determine agreed outcomes across health and social care. Accurately record all professional judgements and decisions taken, keeping records of plans in accordance with Occupational Therapy Policies. To maintain high standards of patient care working within the Occupational Therapy Code of Conduct and Occupational Therapy Service Standards and Procedures. To allocate appropriate patient related tasks and ongoing treatment to Occupational Therapy assistants and technical staff, reviewing and monitoring outcomes. Identify risks associated within the clinic and home environments relevant to the associated medical conditions and to highlight these to relevant senior staff in order to ensure patient and clinician safety. To be proactive in the monitoring, recording and reporting of changes in clinical practice which may influence Occupational Therapy Service delivery. To use critical reflection and evidence of best practice to develop and enhance the patient and carer experience. To demonstrate understanding and application of National guidelines and legislation relating to health and social care and their impact on Occupational Therapy practice. See full job description for further details. Job description Job responsibilities To be responsible for providing specialist individual client centred assessments within Long Covid Rehabilitation program. To address occupational performance skills, patterns, context or contexts and activity demands in collaboration with patients and carers both in the community. To undertake specialist multi-needs assessment, considering Post Covid symptoms using analysis and synthesis to develop individual goal and task orientated intervention plans in collaboration with patients, carers and colleagues. To carry out occupational performance assessments and interventions in both virtual and face to face environments. To design Post Covid fatigue management plans, under the guidance of the band 7 occupational therapist, and carry out sessions virtually or face to face, in 1:1 or group environments. Ensure reviews demonstrate ethical clinical reasoning and problem-solving techniques to determine agreed outcomes across health and social care. Accurately record all professional judgements and decisions taken, keeping records of plans in accordance with Occupational Therapy Policies. To maintain high standards of patient care working within the Occupational Therapy Code of Conduct and Occupational Therapy Service Standards and Procedures. To allocate appropriate patient related tasks and ongoing treatment to Occupational Therapy assistants and technical staff, reviewing and monitoring outcomes. Identify risks associated within the clinic and home environments relevant to the associated medical conditions and to highlight these to relevant senior staff in order to ensure patient and clinician safety. To be proactive in the monitoring, recording and reporting of changes in clinical practice which may influence Occupational Therapy Service delivery. To use critical reflection and evidence of best practice to develop and enhance the patient and carer experience. To demonstrate understanding and application of National guidelines and legislation relating to health and social care and their impact on Occupational Therapy practice. See full job description for further details. Person Specification Knowledge/Qualifications Essential Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy HCPC Registration Experience Essential Postgraduate experience in physical disability Evidence of continuing professional development Desirable Experience in acute and community settings Experience in mental health Experience in physical disability Skills Essential Ability to work autonomously with individuals and groups Knowledge and understanding of activity/occupation in relation to work and wellbeing. Application of Occupational Therapy models of practice and evidence-based practice in relation to client centred care Ability to analyse tasks and activities, synthesise findings and develop goal orientated treatment plans Desirable Ability to manage and recognise differences of opinion in both patient related and inter-professional settings coping positively with interpersonal tensions/barriers. Ability to positively manage exposure to patients and environments, which may be highly distressing, antagonistic, open to aggression, and unpleasant. Person Specification Knowledge/Qualifications Essential Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy HCPC Registration Experience Essential Postgraduate experience in physical disability Evidence of continuing professional development Desirable Experience in acute and community settings Experience in mental health Experience in physical disability Skills Essential Ability to work autonomously with individuals and groups Knowledge and understanding of activity/occupation in relation to work and wellbeing. Application of Occupational Therapy models of practice and evidence-based practice in relation to client centred care Ability to analyse tasks and activities, synthesise findings and develop goal orientated treatment plans Desirable Ability to manage and recognise differences of opinion in both patient related and inter-professional settings coping positively with interpersonal tensions/barriers. Ability to positively manage exposure to patients and environments, which may be highly distressing, antagonistic, open to aggression, and unpleasant. 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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 Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust Address St Thomas' Hospital Westminster Bridge London SE1 7EH Employer's website https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)