Specialist Occupational Therapist

GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned children's hospital in Westminster is looking for a dynamic Occupational Therapist to join their team. The role involves conducting assessments and interventions for children with complex needs, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to provide high-quality care. Applicants should have a degree in Occupational Therapy and excellent communication skills. The position offers opportunities for professional growth and specialized training within a prestigious institution, emphasizing a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Access to in-service training

Opportunity for leadership development

Qualifications

• Capable of providing occupational therapy assessments and interventions in a multi-disciplinary setting.
• Previous experience in acute paediatrics or complex conditions is preferred.
• Ability to work both individually and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy assessment and intervention.
• Work alongside multidisciplinary teams.
• Input into the Pan Hospital Wheelchair Service.

Skills

Flexibility

Expert communication skills

Clinical reasoning

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Tools

Wheelchair and seating systems

Job description

The role involves provision of occupational therapy assessment and intervention in one of seven specialty areas at Great Ormond Street Hospital. You will work alongside occupational therapy colleagues as part of multidisciplinary teams, providing exemplary care for children and young people with complex conditions.

Whilst most of the rotational specialities involve working on the acute wards, there is also some outpatient clinic work and the opportunity to offer a variety of interventions both individually and in conjunction with other professionals. Due to the nature of the wards, the ability to work flexibly at a fast pace, and to autonomously clinically reason when presented with complex scenarios is a must. Liaison with children's local services is paramount to ensure continuity of care and safe discharge, and expert communication skills are therefore a necessity. The role also involves input into the Pan Hospital Wheelchair Service and previous experience of assessing for and providing a wide range of wheelchairs and seating systems would be extremely beneficial.

We are looking for a dynamic, forward‑thinking individual who has both the competencies required to work with children and young people to maximise occupational engagement, and the capability to do so within a tertiary level setting.

Working for our organisation

GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.

We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.

We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long‑term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.

We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long‑Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee‑led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.

Occupational Therapy Department - Band 6 Rotation

The Occupational Therapy Department at Great Ormond Street Hospital have vacancies in our established Band 6 Rotation. These exciting opportunities offer you the opportunity to work in a world‑renowned tertiary hospital with children and young people, within the following specialty areas:

• Acute Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Orthopaedics
• Rheumatology and Neurodisability (Movement Disorders)
• Cardiac and Respiratory
• Oncology
• International and Private Patient Care (Mixed caseload, predominantly neurology and oncology)
• Pain

You will be one of seven Band 6 Occupational Therapists working in our Occupational Therapy Team of 35. You will be supported by one of our Band 7 Therapists through regular supervision and have access to both our department Inservice training and the Band 6 AHP Preceptorship Programme run by the Education Department. Opportunities to develop leadership skills alongside expert clinical knowledge are available for the right candidate who is passionate about a career in acute Paediatrics.

Recruitment Process

The recruitment process for all admin and clerical roles at Bands 2-4 will be a two stage recruitment process whereby shortlisted candidates will undertake an online literacy, numeracy, ICT and typing test. Only those candidates who pass the competency test will proceed to a formal interview.

The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions where we have to close a vacancy once sufficient applications have been received. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification criteria for this post will be shortlisted. Please note that where high volumes of applicants have been received, additional criteria may on occasion be used to determine the final shortlist.

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.

We are an accredited Living Wage Employer.