Band 6 Specialist Occupational Therapist – Rotational
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and committed individual to join our unique and vibrant therapy team at the Royal Free Hospital, Hampstead, part of the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
We are looking for an Occupational Therapist to join our Band 6 acute rotation. The rotations happen on a 9 monthly basis across the following clinical teams:
1. Vascular and Amputees
2. Trauma and Orthopaedics
3. Hand Therapy
4. Health Services for Older People
5. Rapid Response / A&E
6. Acute Stroke and Neurology
7. Complex Medical
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate is required to demonstrate the Trust values, the responsibilities of the job description and person specification. You should have proven experience of working in an acute hospital setting.
The Therapies team at the Royal Free is innovative, creative, and truly inter-disciplinary, focused on delivering high quality, patient centred care. Our team is friendly and supportive with a strong emphasis on supportive supervision, an active learning environment and a focus on staff welfare and teamwork using the "What matters to you?" framework.
Are you looking for an innovative role in a multidisciplinary team? This fantastic opportunity awaits a dynamic, motivated Occupational Therapist looking to develop clinical, operational and leadership skills.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6 million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17 million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Education & Professional Qualifications
* Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy
* HPC Registration in OT
* Member of Specialist OT Section group
Experience
* Post-graduate work experience as an Occupational Therapist, including working with patients in relevant clinical areas
* Experience of working as an OT with patients with dementia
* Experience of working as an OT with patients with Neurological conditions
* Experience of working in an inpatient physical setting
* Experience of working in an acute setting
* Experience of a hospital based Occupational Therapy Service, including working with an MDT
Royal Free World Class Values
* Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
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.
£44,806 to £53,134 a year, per annum inclusive of HCAS.
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