Senior Occupational Therapists Surgery & Critical Care

Seprinsa; London; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London is seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist for Surgery & Critical Care to support high-quality therapy services in a maternity coverage role. This opportunity offers professional development in a supportive team environment aligned with the Trust's values and vision.

Qualifications

• Post registration experience in an acute hospital setting.
• Experience as a senior OT in surgery and critical care.
• Experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standard occupational therapy service to patients.
• Co-ordinate occupational therapy staff in the surgical team.
• Support continued provision of patient-centered therapy services.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical skills

Communication

Education

Diploma/degree in Occupational Therapy

Registered with Health and Care Professions Council

Job description

Senior Occupational Therapists Surgery & Critical Care

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Job Summary

Do you have the skills to work and lead in Surgery + Critical Care setting? We seek a senior OT who can support the continued provision of high quality, patient centred therapy service adhering to evidence based practice to cover a Maternity period.

Job Summary

Do you have the skills to work and lead in Surgery + Critical Care setting? We seek a senior OT who can support the continued provision of high quality, patient centred therapy service adhering to evidence based practice to cover a Maternity period.

The ethos of the therapy department is strongly aligned to the Trust's We Care Values. The department's vision statement:

"To be the heart of NEL, empowering people to live their best life, committed to innovative development of our staff and services with transparency. Think of us as part of your caring family as we are proud to be one."

We are looking for someone who will come along on our journey to continue to deliver this.

The Therapy Department benefits from an integrated approach to OT and Physiotherapy management whilst providing clear OT specific professional leadership. There is a strong commitment to staff training and development.

Whipps Cross Hospital is a District General hospital with 17 beds in Critical Care.

The surgical wards admit general surgery and gynaecological caseloads with occasional orthopaedic outliers.

Main duties of the job

To provide a high standard occupational therapy service to patients in the surgery team.

To co-ordinate occupational therapy staff working in these areas.

About Us

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Details

Date posted

11 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£51,883 to £58,544 a year per annum inc

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

10 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

259-7089844WXH-B

Job locations

Whipps Cross Hospital

London

E11 1NR

Job Description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Job Description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Person Specification

Essential

Qualifications and Knowledge

• Diploma/degree in OT
• Registered with Health and Care Professions Council
  
  

Desirable

• Member of British Association of OT
  
  

Experience

Essential

• Post registration experience working in an acute hospital setting
• Experience as a senior OT
• Post registration experience in relevant clinical setting: surgery, critical care and amputees
• Experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of audit/research
• Experience supervising and appraising staff
• Documented evidence of CPD, in accordance with HPC recommendations
  
  

Skills

Essential

• Good knowledge of current best practice in OT in relevant setting
• Specialist clinical skills in OT in surgery, critical and amputees
• Ability to lead & motivate a team
• Understand legal responsibilities of the profession & associated code of ethics
• Ability to pass on knowledge & deliver training both internally within profession & externally to other staff groups
• Ability to organise, prioritise, & delegate, and to support other staff in this IM&T skills
• Ability to deal challenging situations and with emotional/aggressive patients/carers
• In depth knowledge of national policies and procedures relevant to client group
• Be able to demonstrate flexibility and reliability
  
  

Communication

Essential

• Ability to present information both orally and written in a clear and logical manner
• Ability to keep accurate and legible patient notes
  
  

Person Specification

Essential

• Ability to present information both orally and written in a clear and logical manner
• Ability to keep accurate and legible patient notes
  
  

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Whipps Cross Hospital

London

E11 1NR

Employer's website

https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Whipps Cross Hospital

London

E11 1NR

Employer's website

https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

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