Job summary The post holder provides specialist occupational therapy service to clients within Elderly Care Unit. They will be leading the Acute Elderly care OT service and team. The post holder is responsible for managing a caseload of clients with complex needs, using evidence-based and client-centred practice in the assessment and the planning, implementation and evaluation of interventions. The post holder will be working closely with other members of the multidisciplinary team, taking on an active role in identifying, coordinating and organising the appropriate care and rehabilitation service and home/hospital set-up needed to ensure the safe and timely discharge of patient from the acute hospital. Main duties of the job The post holder will be providing specialist occupational therapy service to clients within the Elderly Care Unit and leading the elderly care team within OT. -The post holder is responsible for managing a caseload of clients with complex needs, using evidence-basedand client-centred practice in the assessment and the planning, implementation and evaluation of interventions. The post holder will be working closely with other members of the multi-disciplinary team, taking on an active role in identifying, coordinating and organising the appropriate care and rehabilitation service and home/hospital set-up needed to ensure the safe and timely discharge of patient from the acute hospital. About us The Trust has defined its culture as one that is patient centred which puts safety first and where all staff take responsibility, are valued and value each other. To support this our four values are that we are all: Caring - we design and deliver care around each individual patient's needs and wants. Safe - we make the safety of patients and staff our prime concern (safety comes first). Responsible - all staff take responsibility for the hospital, its services and reputation. Value each other - we all value each other's contribution. Inspiring - we always strive to empower each other to develop and deliver improvements to benefit our patients. Our training, policies, procedures, and practices are all intended to support behaviours in line with our values and all staff are expected to uphold these by Living Our Values Everyday. Date posted 21 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £49,178 to £55,492 a year p.a. incl. Outer London HCAS Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 396-NN-6481829-AHP-Y-D Job locations Kingston Hospital Galsworthy Road Kingston Upon Thames KT2 7QB Job description Job responsibilities Please ensure that you have read the job description and person specification and that your supporting statement reflects these, as your application will be assessed and scored against these criteria. Job description Job responsibilities Please ensure that you have read the job description and person specification and that your supporting statement reflects these, as your application will be assessed and scored against these criteria. Person Specification Education Essential Diploma/ Degree in Occupational Therapy HCPC registered Number of years in Acute experience Recrutment and selection Research and/or Audit training or involvement in these activities Desirable Fieldwork educators course leadership and management training Experience Essential Number of years in acute experience, of which at least 2 need to be in a role where you were a senior within an acute setting Evidence of continual professional development including reflective practice and participation in learning and developing a service Experience in working in any of the following clinical areas- Care of elderly, Medicine, Orthopaedics, Stroke, Frailty Knowledge base around Specialty Medicine - Respiratory, Cardiology, Gastroenterology Experience in completing staff appraisals and PDP Desirable Experience in working in community health and social care setting Application form Essential Knowledge of Occupational therapy process within designated clinical area Wheelchair assessment and prescription Desirable Complaints management Person Specification Education Essential Diploma/ Degree in Occupational Therapy HCPC registered Number of years in Acute experience Recrutment and selection Research and/or Audit training or involvement in these activities Desirable Fieldwork educators course leadership and management training Experience Essential Number of years in acute experience, of which at least 2 need to be in a role where you were a senior within an acute setting Evidence of continual professional development including reflective practice and participation in learning and developing a service Experience in working in any of the following clinical areas- Care of elderly, Medicine, Orthopaedics, Stroke, Frailty Knowledge base around Specialty Medicine - Respiratory, Cardiology, Gastroenterology Experience in completing staff appraisals and PDP Desirable Experience in working in community health and social care setting Application form Essential Knowledge of Occupational therapy process within designated clinical area Wheelchair assessment and prescription Desirable Complaints management 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). 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. 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 Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust Address Kingston Hospital Galsworthy Road Kingston Upon Thames KT2 7QB Employer's website https://www.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)