Band 6 Neuro-Medical Rotational Occupational Therapist

TN United Kingdom; Orpington; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a motivated Band 6 Recovery Nurse or ODP to lead a dynamic recovery team at a state-of-the-art facility in Orpington. This role involves overseeing post-operative care, ensuring patient safety, and mentoring junior staff. Join a respected institution committed to sustainable healthcare and excellence in patient care, where your leadership will make a significant impact on the recovery process and patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Must have ODP qualification or be an RN1 with experience.
• Experience in recovery/anaesthetic practice required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support junior recovery staff in patient care.
• Ensure high standards of recovery for orthopaedic patients.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Recovery Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Patient Care

Education

ODP Qualification

RN1 Qualification

Mentorship Course

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Band 6 Neuro-Medical Rotational Occupational Therapist, Orpington

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Client:

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Location:

Orpington, United Kingdom

Job Category:

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job overview

Are you looking for an exciting career in Theatres as a Recovery Team Leader? Have you got a passion for Elective Orthopaedic surgery? If so, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic and established team at Orpington Hospital, part of King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

We are looking to employ a Band 6 Recovery Nurse or ODP to join our busy unit in Elective Orpington Theatres. We operate Monday - Saturday between the hours - 8:00am to 8:00pm.

We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated person to lead an experienced recovery team in our service. We are seeking a qualified professional with excellent and efficient recovery skills. You must be able to lead a team of junior recovery staff in liaison with the theatre team, surgeon, anaesthetist, floor coordinator, and ward staff.

The King’s Elective Orthopaedic Unit in Orpington is part of King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and provides comprehensive health care services for a diverse community. The unit consists of four state-of-the-art operating theatres, orthopaedic wards, and an admission lounge. It has been refurbished to a high standard, has excellent facilities for patients and staff, and is a short train ride into London with all its attractions.

Main duties of the job

You will have the motivation, vision, and leadership qualities necessary to lead a safe, productive, and efficient recovery team. As a key member of the team, you will support, teach, and develop junior staff and facilitate high standards of patient care in the operating theatres. Your role will also include ensuring safe patient care within the outlying anaesthetic service areas of the hospital.

You will participate in and be a role model for post-operative care of patients who have undergone orthopaedic surgery. You are required to have excellent communication skills to communicate effectively with the multidisciplinary team, matrons, and floor coordinators. You should be a team player, empathetic, and able to remain calm and steady under pressure. A reassuring manner and understanding of patients' rights, privacy & dignity, and safeguarding are essential.

You must have an ODP qualification or be an RN1 with proven experience in these specialties. A mentorship or SSSA course is desirable. Support through a mentoring course in your first year will be prioritized.

We expect you to have clinical experience as a recovery/anaesthetic practitioner.

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 approximately £1 billion, around 15,000 staff, and millions of patient contacts annually across five main sites in South East London. The Trust provides a full range of hospital services and specialist services from King’s College Hospital sites at Denmark Hill in Camberwell and the Princess Royal University Hospital in Bromley.

King’s is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus.

Our values at King’s are to be a kind, respectful team:

• Kind: showing compassion, understanding, and a positive attitude
• Respectful: promoting equality, inclusivity, honesty, and speaking up when needed
• Team: supporting each other, communicating openly, and maintaining professionalism

The trust-wide strategy, Strong Roots, Global Reach, aims to be BOLD: Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, with Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion at the core. Our focus on being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and sustainable aims to elevate Team King’s to new heights.