St Mary’s Hospital is an internationally recognised centre for vascular surgery and the only centre in the UK currently providing endo-robotic surgery for aortic, carotid and peripheral vascular interventions; as well as providing open thoracoabdominal aneurysm repair using techniques such as left heart bypass and full motor and sensory spinal monitoring. We are developing into a National centre and North West London Hub for Vascular Surgery so receive patients for complex vascular treatment from all over the London and the UK.
We require a highly specialised and skilled Band 7 Occupational Therapist, to work within the surgery team, alongside a Band 7 in T&O. The ideal candidate will have previous experience working in the areas of vascular surgery, plastic, trauma, orthopaedic, and general surgery. They will support and manage a complex caseload, using advanced clinical reasoning, critical thinking, reflection and analysis to support assessments, interventions and discharge plans using a client centred approach.
We work collaboratively with the trust prosthetic centre based in Charing Cross hospital and have opportunity for learning and development within the outpatient setting. This post will develop experience in wheelchair assessments, comprehensive complex equipment assessments, home access visits, adaptation of ADLs following upper and lower limb amputations. We conduct acute rehab following surgery and coordination of client centred discharge planning within post-surgical restrictions, capacity complications and socio-environmental concerns. They will be supported by the Clinical Lead Therapist to develop and enhance their leadership and clinical management skills to manage a small team of occupational therapists.
• To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own work, including management of patients in your care and undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner.
• To provide comprehensive and specialist therapy assessment and diagnosis for patients with a range of highly complex presentations, by utilising advanced clinical reasoning, evidence-based knowledge, investigative and analytical skills and specialist assessment techniques.
• To work both independently and within a team structure, demonstrating leadership to manage own and team caseload. To efficiently manage a caseload and organise this effectively with regard to clinical priorities and use of time.
• To formulate and deliver an individualised and specialist care plan / therapy management programme based on advanced knowledge of evidence based practice, advanced clinical reasoning skills and a wide range of specialist treatment options. As a specialist clinician to provide a second opinion where required.
• To provide clarity and communicate complex clinical findings to the patient/carers to gain valid informed consent, prior to any intervention. To work within a legal framework for those patients who lack the capacity to consent to treatment.
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
This advert closes on Thursday 30 Jan 2025