Occupational Therapist

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Orpington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is offering a Band 5 rotational Occupational Therapy post. The role covers multiple units including A&E/AMU, Post Acute Medicine, Specialist Medicine, Surgery, Trauma and Orthopaedics, HASU, and Stroke Rehabilitation.

The post holder will manage a caseload of complex patients using evidence-based, client-centred practice to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions. A flexible approach and weekend commitments are required.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a complex caseload in an occupational therapy setting.
• Strong commitment to evidence-based practice and client-centred care.
• Ability to work within multidisciplinary teams and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organise and implement appropriate treatment programs.
• Complete and record risk assessments appropriately and act on this.
• Implement treatment within local guidelines and professional standards.
• Plan and implement individual and/or group interventions with clients and carers.
• Reflect on treatment and adapt as needed.
• Advise on aids, equipment and adaptations and recommend provisions.
• Communicate complex information to patients with barriers to understanding.
• Respect diversity and provide sensitive care respecting individuals' values and beliefs.
• Make clinical observations and keep accurate records per guidelines.
• Prepare clear assessment reports and recommendations for care.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary meetings and work autonomously.

Skills

Caseload management

Evidence-based practice

Client-centred care

Job description

This exciting Band 5 rotational occupational therapy role includes rotations in A&E/ AMU, Post Acute Medicine, Specialist Medicine, Surgery, Trauma and orthopaedics, HASU and Stroke Rehabilitation and 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.

• Plan, organise and implement appropriate treatment programs.
• Complete and record risk assessment appropriately and act upon this.
• Implement treatment within local guidelines, Royal College of Occupational Therapy standards and clinical governance.
• Plan and implement individual and/or group interventions, in collaboration with clients and carers, using graded activity to achieve therapeutic goals.
• Reflect on treatment provided and adapt treatment accordingly.
• To advise clients and carers on specific aids, equipment and adaptations and recommend provisions.
• To communicate complex information to patients who may have barriers to understanding.
• To respect the individuality, values, culture and religious diversity of clients and contribute to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs.
• 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.
• 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

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.

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. Everyone’s contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust’s carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Marina Lazaridou Job title: Clinical lead Occupational Therapist Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01689863358