Band 5 Rotational Occupational Therapist

Job overview

King’s College NHS Foundation Trust has a large Therapy department with 300 + staff from Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and Speech and Language Therapy. Each service is organised under a Head of Profession with a Chief of Therapies heading up the service and representing Therapies across the Trust.  The department has well-established traditions of supporting learning and development, which ensures all staff are given opportunities to develop skills and knowledge to reach their full potential.

We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated HCPC registered occupational therapists to join our comprehensive band 5 rotational scheme. The rotation posts are 6 months in duration and offer the opportunity to increase clinical skills and knowledge in a wide variety of clinical areas across many physical health specialities. The rotations cover:

King’s is one of the country’s leading teaching hospitals, which makes it a dynamic and forward thinking place to work. It offers an excellent learning environment, and easy access to the Medical School library and other training facilities.  Successful candidates will be offered a range of training opportunities.

Main duties of the job

The band 5 rotation at the Princess Royal University Hospital includes the following rotations:

Acute Medicine

Trauma and Elective Orthopaedics

Stroke Unit

Older Adults

A&E/ AMU

Specialist Medicine

Elective Surgery Neuro Rehabilitation

The post holder will ensure the provisions are made for a high quality service for all patients that require Occupational Therapy.  They will carry a caseload of complex patients using evidence based practise and client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions. The post holder will be required to develop links with other departments and to facilitate a multidisciplinary team approach.  The post requires a flexible approach to working and requires the post holder to undertake weekend commitments as required.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist with the following skills, experience and interests:

• Qualification in Occupational Therapy with HCPC registration (or awaiting)
• An interest in working with patients in the acute setting and within an outpatient service
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Clear and concise report writing
• Approachable
• Able to appropriately prioritise a caseload of patients
• Ability to cope with stress

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical

• To assess and treat patients with complex needs who would benefit from specialist intervention provided by an Occupational Therapist, both in a hospital and in community settings
• To prioritise and accept appropriate referrals
• To plan, organise and implement appropriate treatment programs
• To complete and record risk assessment appropriately and act upon this
• To implement treatment within local guidelines, Royal College of Occupational Therapy standards and clinical governance
• To plan and implement individual and/or group interventions, in collaboration with clients and carers, using graded activity to achieve therapeutic goals
• To select evidence based techniques as part of a coordinated treatment program
• To reflect on treatment provided and adapt treatment accordingly
• To advise clients and carers on specific aids, equipment and adaptations and recommend provisions
• To respect the individuality, values, culture and religious diversity of clients and contribute to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs
• To work as an autonomous practitioner and display appropriate problem solving, analytical and judgement skills.
• To comply with all relevant trust policies, procedures and guidelines, including those relating to equal opportunities, health and safety and confidentiality of information.

Communication and Documentation

• To communicate complex information to patients who may have barriers to understandin
• To communicate complex and emotive information to patients’ families and carers, and support with discussions and decisions around care planning and discharg
• To make appropriate clinical observations and keep accurate records of assessments and interventions in accordance with local and national guidelines
• To compile clear assessment reports and recommendations for future care, for the multi-disciplinary team and other external agencies
• To actively contribute and coordinate multi-disciplinary working, including client related meetings e.g. case conference.

Service Development

• To have an awareness of service development initiatives and support with projects within the team as required

Professional Ethics

• To comply with the RCOT Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct and national and local policies and procedures

Professional Development

• To demonstrate ongoing personal development through participation in internal and external development opportunities, recording learning outcomes in a portfolio.

Research

• To broaden research and development skills through participation in local audit and research projects as required.

GENERAL

The post holder has a general duty of care for their own health, safety and well-being and that of work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post.

To observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations.

To observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff.

To be responsible, with management support, for their own personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues.

This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time and this description will be subject to review in consultation with the post holder.

All employees must hold an ‘nhs.net’ email account which will be the Trust’s formal route for email communication. You are therefore required to check this regularly and to deal with such communication promptly.

Infection Control Statement

The post holder has an important responsibility for and contribution to make to infection control and must be familiar with the infection control and hygiene requirements of this role.

These requirements are set out in the National Code of Practice on Infection Control and in local policies and procedures, which will be made clear during your induction and subsequent refresher training.  These standards must be strictly complied with at all times.