Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly specialist OT to be part of our Community Rehabilitation team within Ealing Short Term Rehabilitation. You will be able to provide decisive and effective therapy input and will demonstrate leadership qualities, excellent communication skills and a flexible approach when working under pressure. You will be passionate about the value of community rehabilitation and preventing hospital admissions. The successful candidate will be an experienced clinical leader with the ability to motivate and inspire others. They will have a proven track record of providing expectational care to service users and carers while supporting staff to deliver an excellent service. If you are a driven, inspirational leader with a collaborative approach, we want to hear from you Main duties of the job To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of own work including the management of patients. To undertake highly specialist assessment of patients, interpreting complex findings, to enable an appropriate treatment plan to be formulated, delivered and progressed for a wide range of complex conditions, using highly developed clinical reasoning and skilful therapeutic handling developed from specialist knowledge and using extensive practical experience to guide the process. To support and supervise junior Occupational Therapists, Rehabilitation Assistants, students on placement and locum therapists. To assess, prescribe, issue, and instruct patients in the safe use of a variety of equipment including a range of functional aids, manual handling aids and mobility equipment. To undertake assessment of need for postural support/seating and work closely with wheelchair services and specialist seating services. To undertake specialist occupational therapy assessment and treatment as an autonomous practitioner. The successful applicant may have contact with patients or service users. As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users when working on our healthcare settings. About us Come and join the Allied Health Professions in CNWL. We work in many different teams in both physical and mental health, as well as a number of specialist areas. Occupational Therapy in CNWL is very fortunate in having an established professional structure including an AHP director, Trust wide Professional Head of Occupational Therapy, borough and specialist lead therapists. This has the huge benefit of ensuring representation of the profession at all levels both strategically and operationally. Personal and professional development is a high priority for the profession and is underpinned by our R&D strategy and specialist groups. This enables investment in the development of staff by providing excellent internal training as well as commissioning specialised external training and providing quality supervision. This ensures all Occupational Therapists reach their full potential at every stage of their career. Our commitment to research, audit and EBP is made possible by strong links with local universities. We actively support the next generation of Occupational Therapists through apprenticeships, student placements and the promotion of the profession as a career in schools. Date posted 11 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £51,883 to £58,544 a year per annum incl HCAS (pro rata if P/T) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 333-G-ECP-0592 Job locations Ealing Day Treatment Centre Britten Drive, Southall UB1 2SH Job description Job responsibilities To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of own work including the management of patients. To undertake highly specialist assessment of patients, interpreting complex findings, to enable an appropriate treatment plan to be formulated, delivered and progressed for a wide range of complex conditions, using highly developed clinical reasoning and skilful therapeutic handling developed from specialist knowledge and using extensive practical experience to guide the process. To support and supervise junior Occupational Therapists, Rehabilitation Assistants, students on placement and locum therapists. To assess, prescribe, issue, and instruct patients in the safe use of a variety of equipment including a range of functional aids, manual handling aids and mobility equipment. To undertake assessment of need for postural support/seating and work closely with wheelchair services and specialist seating services. To assess, diagnose and develop individual care/treatment plans for a range of conditions, some of which will be highly complex or will be for patients with complex clinical and social needs, and to be responsible for reassessing patients care as treatment progress and alter treatment programme as appropriate. To evaluate and develop treatment programmes. To advise and teach patients, carers and other professionals to participate in occupational therapy and intervention plans for the individuals. To ensure a high standard of clinical and professional practice. To undertake specialist occupational therapy assessment and treatment as an autonomous practitioner. Job description Job responsibilities To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of own work including the management of patients. To undertake highly specialist assessment of patients, interpreting complex findings, to enable an appropriate treatment plan to be formulated, delivered and progressed for a wide range of complex conditions, using highly developed clinical reasoning and skilful therapeutic handling developed from specialist knowledge and using extensive practical experience to guide the process. To support and supervise junior Occupational Therapists, Rehabilitation Assistants, students on placement and locum therapists. To assess, prescribe, issue, and instruct patients in the safe use of a variety of equipment including a range of functional aids, manual handling aids and mobility equipment. To undertake assessment of need for postural support/seating and work closely with wheelchair services and specialist seating services. To assess, diagnose and develop individual care/treatment plans for a range of conditions, some of which will be highly complex or will be for patients with complex clinical and social needs, and to be responsible for reassessing patients care as treatment progress and alter treatment programme as appropriate. To evaluate and develop treatment programmes. To advise and teach patients, carers and other professionals to participate in occupational therapy and intervention plans for the individuals. To ensure a high standard of clinical and professional practice. To undertake specialist occupational therapy assessment and treatment as an autonomous practitioner. Person Specification Qualifications and Experience Essential Degree / Diploma Occupational therapy Health Care Professionals Council Registration Relevant Professional Body Membership -Evidence of continued professional development Desirable Post-graduate Qualification relevant to the healthcare environment. Abilities and Skills Essential Develop and maintain communication with people about difficult matters and/or in difficult situations Contribute towards improving quality in own work area and encourage others to do so Ability to inspire & motivate colleagues and support change management Sound decision making skills and the ability to prioritise team activity in the face of conflicting demands Advanced rehabilitation & disability management skills Innovative and flexible working including weekend working Advanced communication and interpersonal skills Support equality and diversity Intermediate IT skills Ability to travel across the Trust to fulfil the requirements of the post (Valid UK Driving licence/ Car owner/ able to use public transport to manage clinical expectations of caseload) Experience Essential Extensive Post-qualification experience across core areas within NHS or similar healthcare economy Substantial experience in a rehabilitation setting Experience in managing complex individual & team's caseload of patients Experience of supervising and appraisals- junior colleagues & students Experience of performance management & dealing with complaints Desirable Previous community therapist experience in NHS or similar healthcare economy Experience of leading a team Experience of case management including multi-agency working Knowledge Essential Knowledge of developments within NHS and specialist occupational therapy professional knowledge Desirable Knowledge of long-term conditions including end of life care and the have the drive toward care for these patients Knowledge and understanding of the NHS modernisation agenda and the implications for community services Person Specification Qualifications and Experience Essential Degree / Diploma Occupational therapy Health Care Professionals Council Registration Relevant Professional Body Membership -Evidence of continued professional development Desirable Post-graduate Qualification relevant to the healthcare environment. Abilities and Skills Essential Develop and maintain communication with people about difficult matters and/or in difficult situations Contribute towards improving quality in own work area and encourage others to do so Ability to inspire & motivate colleagues and support change management Sound decision making skills and the ability to prioritise team activity in the face of conflicting demands Advanced rehabilitation & disability management skills Innovative and flexible working including weekend working Advanced communication and interpersonal skills Support equality and diversity Intermediate IT skills Ability to travel across the Trust to fulfil the requirements of the post (Valid UK Driving licence/ Car owner/ able to use public transport to manage clinical expectations of caseload) Experience Essential Extensive Post-qualification experience across core areas within NHS or similar healthcare economy Substantial experience in a rehabilitation setting Experience in managing complex individual & team's caseload of patients Experience of supervising and appraisals- junior colleagues & students Experience of performance management & dealing with complaints Desirable Previous community therapist experience in NHS or similar healthcare economy Experience of leading a team Experience of case management including multi-agency working Knowledge Essential Knowledge of developments within NHS and specialist occupational therapy professional knowledge Desirable Knowledge of long-term conditions including end of life care and the have the drive toward care for these patients Knowledge and understanding of the NHS modernisation agenda and the implications for community services 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 Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust Address Ealing Day Treatment Centre Britten Drive, Southall UB1 2SH Employer's website https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work (Opens in a new tab)