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Site: Heart of Hounslow Town, Hounslow
Salary: £34,521 - £41,955.45 per annum inclusive of HCAS (Outer)
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 27/03/2025 23:59
West London NHS Trust provides a full range of mental health, community and physical healthcare services for children, adults and older people living in the London boroughs of Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham and Hounslow.
Job overview
We are looking for a motivated and flexible occupational therapist to join an exciting cross trust rotation in West London covering community rehabilitation, inpatient rehab, rapid response, mental health inpatient and community, neuro, home first, discharge hub and wheelchair services. This is an ideal opportunity for new graduates, those who are qualifying in the next 3 months or current Band 5 occupational therapists looking to build on their experience within a supportive, friendly environment.
Band 5 Rotational Occupational Therapists receive regular supervision with senior clinicians, monthly band 5 Preceptorship meetings, monthly OT meetings, and rotation-specific training as part of the band 5 competency program.
Main duties of the job
Each rotation is for 6 months; however, the post holder may be required to rotate at an earlier or later date depending on service need. Responsibilities include managing own caseload, assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating interventions using evidence-based/best practice, working towards patient-centred goals in the context of the speciality and as part of the multi-disciplinary team.
Working for our organisation
West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy
* HCPC Registration
Experience
* Application of OT process and core OT skills including functional assessment and activity analysis
* Multidisciplinary team working
* Experience of working / student placements in a mental health and physical setting
* Evidence of Continued Professional Development including reflective practice and Clinical Learning
* Experience of working / student placement in a Social Care or 3rd Sector setting
* Involvement in research and clinical audit
Knowledge
* Knowledge of different clinical conditions in mental health and physical settings
* Awareness of evidence-based practice and knowledge of research methodology
* Working knowledge of models of practice, and current best practice
* Knowledge of national policies for Equality and diversity and inclusion and the implementation in practice
* Understanding of professional ethics boundaries within client centred approach
* Basic understanding of clinical governance and experience of quality issues and audit
* Relevant current legislation, including NICE guidelines, clinical/environmental risk assessment and risk management relevant to rotation areas
* Working knowledge of group work theory and practice
* Working knowledge of standardised assessment tools and outcome measures
Skills
* Good organisational ability: self-management, flexible approach and use of initiative
* Able to demonstrate a commitment to trust values (Togetherness, Responsibility, Excellence and Caring)
* Effective written and verbal communication skills
* Ability to build rapport with service users, carers and colleagues
* Skills in assessment of basic activity participation and identification of needs and problems that inform goal setting, planning and interventions
* Ability to work independently and use supervision effectively
* Ability to work as an effective team member both with the OT team and the MDT
* Competent IT skills including Microsoft, internet and email
* To actively participate in own supervision, critically appraise own performance and use of feedback constructively
* Training and presentation skills
* Ability to apply research/evidence-based practice within clinical practice
* Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
Other Requirements
* Ability to travel between sites and within the community to client homes
* Able to demonstrate a strong professional identity and practice in line with HCPC standards of proficiency for Occupational Therapy
As an employee of West London NHS Trust, you have a responsibility to maintain a sound understanding of, and a commitment to uphold the National Health Service values and principles set out in the NHS Constitution.
West London NHS Trust is committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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