Are you a Band 7 Occupational Therapist looking for a new exciting opportunity? Or a Band 6 looking to progress in your career? We are seeking a skilful, motivated and dynamic Occupational Therapist with a passion to work with patients in the community!
The IRS is a large multidisciplinary London based community team of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Nurses and Rehab Assistants. We offer physical rehabilitation in the community as an alternative to hospital bed-based rehabilitation, supporting patients to recover in theirhome within their familiar environment. We work closely with the Inpatient Rehabilitation Services and acute partners to enable early facilitated discharges whilst supporting patients through an intensive rehabilitation programme in the community.
As a band 7 member of the Intensive Rehabilitation Service, you will join with the Occupational and Physiotherapists tasks with maintaining a high level of clinical governance within IRS.
You will do this by:
• Triaging incoming referrals into the service on a rostered basis
• Completing clinical supervisions and joint sessions with junior members of the team
• Attending MDT meetings
• Co-ordinating caseload for efficiency
• Completing audits to ensure service effectiveness
Probationary Period
This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).
Starting with NELFT
NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focussing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
High Cost Area Supplement - Outer London
This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £4,551 to a maximum of £5,735 p.a. pro rata for part time).
Use of AI
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
We can offer excellent carrier progression and work - life balance including:
· Protected CPD time with a diverse In Service Training Programme
· Regular Supervision and Appraisal
· Opportunity for Service Development and Audit
· Flexibility within our 7 day working services
· Agile working devices to support community based working
If you are interested in coming to work for NELFT we would welcome your application.
For further information please contact: niamh.mcphillips@nelft.nhs.uk
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer closely to this when completing your application.
We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Any development needs to help you succeed in the role, can be discussed at the interview stage.
This advert closes on Wednesday 23 Oct 2024