Research Coordinator

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits for a motivated team lead or aspiring team lead to join a dynamic surgical occupational therapy team at a leading NHS Foundation Trust. This role involves overseeing and developing the occupational therapy service, providing specialist assessments, and managing a diverse caseload of patients. The organization values professional development, ensuring you are supported in enhancing your clinical and teaching skills. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to sustainable healthcare and committed to inclusivity and diversity, making a real difference in patient care.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy and HCPC registration required.
• Experience in clinical leadership and managing complex cases is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and develop the surgical occupational therapy service.
• Provide specialist assessment and intervention for patients’ occupational needs.
• Manage a caseload of patients with complex health and social care needs.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Clinical Leadership

Evidence-based Practice

Patient Assessment

Discharge Planning

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Job Overview

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated team lead or aspiring team lead to join our General Surgical team based at the Princess Royal University Hospital. You will work closely alongside the clinical lead occupational therapist for Trauma & Orthopaedics. The service is dynamic and offers a challenging clinical environment for a confident and skilled occupational therapist.

The surgical occupational therapy team provides assessment, rehabilitation, and discharge planning for patients admitted to general and specialist surgical wards, including colorectal surgery, urology, gynaecology, and vascular surgery.

Multi-disciplinary working is essential within the team, and we are looking for a creative occupational therapist to influence the further development of occupational therapy, paying particular attention to continuity of care, shared decision-making, and identification of barriers to discharge and facilitating patient flow.

We value continuing professional development to ensure all staff develop skills and knowledge to reach their full potential. You will be encouraged and supported to develop your clinical and teaching skills and contribute towards in-service development.

Minimum requirements: A degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy and HCPC registration.

For more information or informal discussions, please contact Yvonne Van Rooyen, Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist at 01689 864632 or via email.

Main Duties

• Oversee, coordinate, and develop the surgical occupational therapy service at the Princess Royal University Hospital.
• Provide specialist assessment, consultancy, and intervention for patients’ occupational needs within the inpatient setting.
• Manage a caseload of patients with complex health and social care needs using evidence-based practice and client-centered principles.
• Provide clinical and professional leadership to a team of qualified staff and support their development.
• Maintain high standards of autonomous working and supervision in complex assessment, treatment, and discharge planning.
• Identify areas for service development and lead projects accordingly.
• Lead CPD sessions through journal clubs, in-service training, and peer support.
• Represent the team at relevant meetings and advise on service developments aligned with government policies.
• Work closely with the Surgical Team and the Surgical Team Lead Occupational Therapist, demonstrating flexibility in role responsibilities.

Working for Our Organization

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, millions of patient contacts annually, and around 15,000 staff across five main sites in South East London.

We are committed to sustainable healthcare through our Green Plan, aiming for net zero carbon targets by 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and by 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus.

Our values include kindness, respect, and inclusivity. Our strategy, Strong Roots, Global Reach, aims to be bold, brilliant, and innovative, emphasizing diversity, equality, and inclusion in all we do. We are dedicated to embracing the diversity of our staff, patients, and communities and stand against all forms of prejudice and discrimination.