Senior Occupational Therapist Static Stroke
Band 6
Main area: stroke
Grade: Band 6
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (the post involves approx 1 in 5 weekend work with rest days)
Job ref: 213-PRUH-7094973
Employer: King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Princess Royal University Hospital
Town: Orpington, Kent
Salary: £42,939 - £50,697 per annum, including High Cost Allowance
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 13/04/2025 23:59
King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1.8 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across 5 main sites in South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local hospital services across its different sites, and specialist services from King’s College Hospital (KCH) sites at Denmark Hill in Camberwell and at the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) site in the London Borough of Bromley.
We encourage all our staff to have a healthy work/life balance. In doing so, you can apply for flexible working from the beginning of your employment. We offer a range of options which are designed to suit different circumstances and priorities in line with service requirements.
This job is a static post and the post holder will be based at Princess Royal University Hospital Stroke Services which has 14 Hyper Acute Stroke (HASU) beds and 26 stroke rehab (SU) beds. The job holder will be responsible for the provision of Occupational Therapy services within the field of stroke and will develop links with other departments to facilitate a multidisciplinary team approach. The job holder will instruct and supervise students and junior and support staff. The post requires a flexible approach to working and requires the post holder to undertake weekend working as required.
Main duties of the job
To identify, prioritise, assess and manage patients presenting with neurological symptoms on the stroke unit (HASU & ASU) at the PRUH.
To instruct, supervise and assist in the development of Band 5 Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Students and Occupational Therapy Assistants and Technicians according to their training and development needs, as identified through regular supervision and performance appraisal.
To participate in the planning, evaluation and audit of practice, clinical pathways and protocols within the Stroke Occupational Therapy Service with a view to measuring efficiency and ensuring high quality standards.
Working for our organisation
King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King’s to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Clinical:
* To identify, prioritise and manage patients presenting with neurological impairments for Occupational Therapy intervention.
* To assess and treat patients with neurological disabilities and complex needs who would benefit from a coordinated multidisciplinary assessment, rehabilitation and discharge service.
* To produce, monitor, evaluate and modify own and others assessments in order to produce comprehensive and accurate reports.
* To apply a high level of understanding of the effect of all types of disability on function and lifestyle in order to provide accurate and comprehensive assessments.
* To work closely with patients and carers to incorporate service user’s views in the setting of goals, implementation and evaluation of treatment programmes.
* To provide specialist Occupational Therapy input to HASU/SU.
* To conduct risk assessments and implement risk management strategies including the use of Therapeutic Manual Handling techniques and the Lone Working Policy.
* To assess and train clients with the safe use of equipment and adaptations and recommend provision thereof. To advise carers on the safe use of equipment.
* To write Occupational Therapy reports for referring hospitals, Social Services and other agencies detailing functional status, discharge recommendations, and recommendations regarding ongoing Occupational Therapy intervention.
* To liaise and work with referring hospitals, Social Services and other agencies to ensure continuity of care.
* To assist with planning and prioritisation of patient workload in the event of staff absence to ensure Occupational Therapy service is maintained.
* To ensure that up to date written and electronic records and activity data are maintained in accordance with professional and Trust standards.
* To communicate complex information to patients and carers with appropriate understanding and reassurance.
Management:
* To participate in the planning, evaluation and audit of practice, clinical pathways and protocols within the Stroke Occupational Therapy Service with a view to measuring efficiency and ensuring high quality standards.
* To participate in the delivery of the Stroke Occupational Therapy Service development plan.
* To supervise and provide support for Band 5 Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Students, Occupational Therapy Assistants and Technicians as instructed by the Team Lead Occupational Therapy.
* To be aware of and implement the Health and Safety Act, Occupational Therapy Departmental policy and Trust policies.
* To comply with the RCOT Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct, local and national procedures.
* To respect the individuality, values, and cultural and religious diversity of patients and contribute to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs.
EDUCATION:
* To review and reflect on own practice and performance through effective use of professional and operational supervision and appraisal.
* To instruct and supervise Band 5 Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Students and Occupational Therapy Assistants and Technicians according to their training and development needs, as identified through regular supervision and performance appraisal.
* To demonstrate ability to engage in critically evaluating current research, apply them to practice and disseminate findings at a local level.
* To broaden research and development skills through participation in local audit and research projects.
* To demonstrate ongoing personal and professional development through participation in internal and external development opportunities, recording outcomes in a portfolio.
* To keep in touch with new developments and changing trends in Occupational Therapy and participate in wider issues of providing an Occupational Therapy service i.e. quality assurance, public relations including liaison with the community; planning and policy making.
* To demonstrate leadership skills through the management of designated projects.
* To participate in and present on the neurology in-service training programme, multi-disciplinary training and external conferences.
* To undertake any other duties commensurate within the grade.
* The post holder will carry out their duties as an employee and service provider with due regard for the Authority’s Equal Opportunities Policy.
Person specification
Education and Qualifications
* Occupational Therapy Qualification (Dip RCOT or BSc OT).
* HCPC Registration.
* Portfolio and evidence of continuing professional development.
* Member of Professional Body (RCOT).
Knowledge and Experience
* Work Experience (Band 5 or 6) as occupational therapist in stroke or neuro setting.
* Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team.
* Experience supervising qualified staff or students.
Skills and Competencies
* Ability to work autonomously, planning and prioritising own workload.
* Good communication skills, adapting to barriers to communication.
* Ability to develop staff.
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* All staff have a responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and for ensuring they are aware of the specific duties relating to their role.
* Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. On occasion, we might close a vacancy early due to a high number of applications being received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Name: Marina Lazaridou
Job title: Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist Stroke PRUH
Email address: marina.lazaridou@nhs.net
Telephone number: 01689863358
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