Occupational Therapist

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust; Teddington; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff nursery

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a motivated Occupational Therapist to join the Inpatient Unit at Teddington Memorial Hospital on a 12-month fixed term mat leave cover. You will deliver expert therapy within a busy MDT, coordinating care and supporting patients to maximise independence.

You will assess designated caseloads, establish treatment goals balancing risk and safety with client preference, and mentor junior colleagues.

Qualifications

• Post-registration experience in occupational therapy.
• Ability to work within a busy inpatient multi-disciplinary team.
• Proven ability to assess and plan for complex conditions.
• Commitment to professional development and mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Carry out assessments for a designated caseload, addressing occupational performance and skills for clients with multiple/highly complex needs.
• Work with clients and staff to identify and agree treatment goals based on assessment outcomes, balancing risk, safety and independence.
• Use communication and negotiation skills to establish therapeutic relationships in complex cases and overcome barriers.
• Support junior team members and collaborate with partner organisations to optimise bed usage.

Skills

Occupational therapy

Clinical assessment

Autonomous practice

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Job description

Occupational Therapist - Band 6 (Inpatient Unit, Teddington Memorial Hospital)

1 Year Fixed term contract – Mat Leave Cover

Do you want to be part of a thriving team to further advance your career and skill set? Join our dynamic service that is transforming healthcare.

Are You

Looking for a fresh challenge?
Innovative and enthusiastic?
Enjoy working as part of a multi-disciplinary team?

If so, our Inpatient Unit needs you.

This is an exciting opportunity to be an integral part of an established multi-disciplinary team. You will be an integral part of the team on the unit, where you will use your clinical expertise to manage a caseload of patients and provide support to junior members of the therapy team.

You will also work in new and innovative ways with partner organizations, working in partnership with secondary care ensuring that the community beds are used efficiently.

To join our friendly and dynamic team we are looking for a self-motivated, autonomous, proactive practitioner committed to your professional development and that of others.

We are looking for practitioners with demonstrable post-registration experience, to bring their skills to our team.

• You will be based in the inpatient unit at Teddington Memorial Hospital, where you will use your experience and clinical expertise to ensure that the team delivers high quality, holistic patient care.
• Carry out appropriate assessments for a designated caseload, addressing occupational performance and skills for clients with multiple/highly complex needs.
• Work with clients and staff to identify and agree treatment goals based on assessment outcomes, which balance the complex interaction of risk, safety, client choice, independence, areas of conflict and eligibility for services.
• Use communication, reasoning and negotiation skills to establish a therapeutic relationship in complex and highly complex cases, managing barriers to communication.

In return, we can promise you a supportive working environment, where we will encourage you to develop your career and offer excellent training opportunities.

Development and staff wellbeing

Your growth and happiness matters to us. After all, we can’t expect the best from you if we don’t invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing. From the moment you join us, we’re committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you’re just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed. We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.

To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including an on-site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities.

We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly ‘shoutouts’ and patient feedback, monthly and annual awards.

Wherever you work across our organisation, we look forward to welcoming you.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Anna McNulty-Howard Job title: Clinical Service Manager Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 02087144040

Eleanor Fox - Lead OT

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