Specialist Occupational Therapist

NHS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization seeks an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist in London to join the Admission Avoidance and Discharge Service. The role involves working across various clinical areas to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions, requiring strong clinical skills and the ability to manage complex cases. Flexible availability for a 7-day rota is essential. Apply now to join a dedicated team focusing on integrated patient care and rehabilitation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 18 months clinical experience in a broad range of specialties.
• Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio.
• Involvement in an Occupational Therapy clinical interest group.

Responsibilities

• Work with partners across health and social care for integrated services.
• Identify patients at risk of admission and implement preventive measures.
• Support clients in their own homes to reduce hospital stays.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication skills

Ability to work autonomously

Team collaboration

Education

Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy

HCPC Registration

Tools

Patient assessment techniques

Rehabilitative equipment

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Occupational Therapist to join the Admission Avoidance and Discharge Service (AADS) at ELFT. The role involves working in various clinical areas across the wider pathways of the service including Rapid Response, Intermediate Care, Falls Pick-Up Service, and the Admission Avoidance Team (based in ED, Royal London Hospital). The specialist role is based in the community in the borough of Tower Hamlets, with a multidisciplinary team that works across the community and hospital to facilitate early discharge and prevent unnecessary hospital admission. The service uses a discharge-to-assess model with an integrated care model including Reablement and Adult Social Care.

We are looking for a versatile Occupational Therapist to join our team, working with patients across a variety of clinical areas. Applicants should have strong clinical skills, the ability to manage complex cases independently, and provide comprehensive therapy assessment and intervention with evidence-based clinical reasoning.

You will need to be a flexible, adaptable team player ready to work across a 7-day rota.

Responsibilities

The post holder will work with partners across health and social care to ensure a joined-up, integrated provision of services. Staff are expected to work across community and acute services to deliver holistic care.

Identify patients at risk of repeated admission and implement measures to minimise deterioration and the need for secondary care.

The Admission Avoidance and Discharge Service includes an Admission Avoidance Team in the Emergency Department, in-reach nurses, Rapid Response, and an Intermediate Care Team using a discharge-to-assess model. The main aim is to reduce hospital stay and admissions by supporting clients in their own homes.

Experience and Qualifications

Education/ Qualification/ Training (Essential)

• Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC Registration
• Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio including attendance at recent post-graduate courses/training relevant to clinical specialty
• Involvement in a relevant Occupational Therapy clinical interest group

Experience (Essential)

• 18 months minimum clinical experience in a broad range of specialties relevant to the post on an inpatient and/or community basis
• Knowledge of a broad range of clinical conditions
• Equipment provision and assessment
• Working within a multidisciplinary team
• Contributing to professional development and clinical education of more junior staff, students and assistants

Knowledge and Skills (Essential)

• Understanding of Clinical Governance and its implications for occupational therapy and client care
• Ability to prioritise, organise and delegate
• Ability to communicate and present information clearly, both orally and in writing
• Understanding of the legal responsibilities of the profession
• Ability to keep accurate and legible patient notes in line with local and national standards
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and potentially stressful environment and with emotional or aggressive patients and carers
• Ability to work autonomously, setting own priorities and acting decisively
• Ability to assess and manage risks to self and clients in potentially distressing environments
• Ability to assess, advise and educate clients and carers about safe manual handling techniques
• Ability to assess for/review medical devices and other rehabilitative equipment

Personal and People Development (Essential)

• Flexible working with out-of-hours availability and 7-day working as required
• Self-motivated and respectful toward diverse service users and colleagues
• Proactive, self-directed with an innovative approach
• Acceptance of responsibility for self and others
• Commitment to lifelong learning and leadership qualities

Additional Information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act; a DBS check is required.

Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship will be considered. For more information, refer to the UK Visas and Immigration guidance.

UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Mile End Hospital, Beaumont House, Bancroft Road, London, E1 4DG