Senior Occupational Therapist (Mixed Neuro-Medical Rotation)

Kings College Hospital; London; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist to join its dynamic team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work across various clinical areas, providing high-quality assessments and interventions. You will be part of a supportive environment, working collaboratively with a dedicated team while also leading the development of junior staff. The position requires a flexible approach and a commitment to delivering exceptional patient care. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of patients and advancing your career in a prestigious teaching hospital, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Qualified Occupational Therapist with HCPC registration required.
• Experience in multi-disciplinary teams and supervising staff or students.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality occupational therapy assessments and interventions.
• Supervise junior staff and lead CPD sessions.
• Manage patients requiring occupational therapy input.

Skills

Occupational Therapy Qualification

HCPC Registration

Communication Skills

Stress Management

Team Collaboration

IT and Record-Keeping Skills

Education

Dip RCOT or BSc OT

Job description

Senior Occupational Therapist (Mixed Neuro-Medical Rotation)

NHS AfC: Band 6

Main area: Occupational Therapy
Grade: NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref: 213-PRUH-6879880

Employer: King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Town: London
Salary: £44,806 - £53,134 per annum inclusive of HCAS
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 08/01/2025 23:59

King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1.7 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across 5 main sites in South East London.

Job overview

The Band 6 Occupational Therapist Medical/ Neurological Mixed Rotation offers qualified and experienced occupational therapists an exciting opportunity to work at a more senior level across various clinical areas.

You will work within supportive therapy teams to provide high-quality occupational therapy assessments and interventions, promoting the development and improvement of our services.

The rotation posts are between seven & nine months in duration and are across:

• Acute Medicine Unit
• Health and Ageing Unit
• Hand Therapy
• Critical Care
• Trauma and Orthopaedics

Main duties of the job

As a leading teaching hospital, King’s is a dynamic place to work. You will provide best-practice interventions through evidence-based practice, identify your learning needs, and supervise junior members of staff and students. You will proactively participate and lead CPD sessions and identify areas for service development.

This post requires a flexible approach to working across sites and a commitment to working weekends on a 7-day working rota.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

CLINICAL

1. Identify, prioritise and manage patients requiring occupational therapy input.
2. Assess and treat patients with complex needs.
3. Competent in administering specific occupational therapy assessments.
4. Develop and implement remedial and preventative treatment programmes.
5. Complete risk assessments and implement risk management strategies.
6. Recognise changes in patient condition and adjust treatment accordingly.
7. Work within local policies, national standards, and professional ethics.
8. Support patients in setting and evaluating their own goals.
9. Plan and implement individual and/or group interventions.
10. Select evidence-based techniques for treatment programs.
11. Assess and demonstrate safe use of equipment.
12. Liaise with professionals for continuity of care.
13. Respect the individuality and diversity of patients.
14. Maintain accurate electronic records.
15. Write occupational therapy functional and discharge reports.
16. Work as an autonomous practitioner.
17. Assist in planning team workload during staff absence.
18. Comply with trust policies and procedures.

COMMUNICATION

1. Communicate complex information to patients and families.
2. Participate in team meetings and delegate as required.
3. Motivate patients to participate in sessions.
4. Communicate professionally with families and other professionals.
5. Manage differences of opinions and difficult conversations.

MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION

1. Supervise and support occupational therapists and students.
2. Access trust support for staff wellbeing.
3. Contribute to clinical governance and quality agenda.
4. Assist in developing services according to occupational therapy objectives.
5. Participate in planning, evaluation, and audit of practice.
6. Responsible for competent use and maintenance of equipment.
7. Assist with administrative duties.
8. Utilize IT systems for data input.

TRAINING, EDUCATION AND RESEARCH

1. Reflect on practice through supervision and appraisal.
2. Promote development of occupational therapy staff.
3. Supervise occupational therapy students.
4. Critically evaluate and apply current research.
5. Participate in local audit and research projects.
6. Demonstrate ongoing personal and professional development.
7. Keep in touch with new developments in occupational therapy.
8. Demonstrate leadership skills through project management.
9. Participate in in-service training and conferences.
10. Undertake other duties as required.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Occupational Therapy Qualification (Dip RCOT or BSc OT)
• HCPC Registration
• Portfolio and evidence of continuing professional development
• Member of Professional Body (RCOT)
• Member of Specialist Section or special interest group

Knowledge

• Experience as a Band 5 occupational therapist.
• Experience in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Experience with patients, families, and carers.
• Awareness of Confidentiality and Equality.
• Understanding of hospital systems for patient management.
• Concise report writing skills.
• Experience supervising staff or students.
• Experience presenting to audiences.

Skills

• Able to prioritise and manage stress.
• Ability to work collaboratively and autonomously.
• Good communication skills.
• Knowledge of relevant policies and guidelines.
• Excellent IT and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to work flexibly across sites.
• Ability to develop staff.

IMPORTANT

• Check your email account regularly for communications.
• Contact the named person for application inquiries.
• Provide email addresses for referees.
• Review recruitment microsite documentation.
• All staff have safeguarding responsibilities.
• Submit applications early due to potential early closure.

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King's Health Partners Academic Health Science Centre Website

King's College Hospital is part of King's Health Partners Academic Health Sciences Centre (AHSC).

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and will require a Disclosure submission.

Name: Michelle Mote
Job title: Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist Medicine
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