Job summary
- Main area
- Rotational Occupational Therapy
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 222-HCS-587
- Employer
- West London NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Heart of Hounslow
- Town
- Hounslow
- Salary
- £34,521 - £41,955.45 per annum inclusive of HCAS (Outer)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 27/03/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Rotational Occupational Therapy
Band 5
West London NHS Trust provides a full range of mental health, community and physical healthcare services for children, adults and older people living in the London boroughs of Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham and Hounslow.
We also provide some specialist services that are commissioned regionally, such as our medium secure services; and nationally, such as the Cassel Hospital for people with complex and severe personality disorder and our high secure services at Broadmoor Hospital.
Job overview
Do you want to be part of a dynamic thriving organisation to consolidate and further advance your career and skill set?
We are looking for a motivated and flexible occupational therapist to join an exciting cross trust rotation in West London covering community rehabilitation, inpatient rehab, rapid response, mental health inpatient and community, neuro, home first , discharge hub and wheelchair services.
This is an ideal opportunity for new graduates, those who are qualifying in the next 3 months or current Band 5 occupational therapists looking to build on their experience within a supportive, friendly environment. It will give you an excellent feel for how modern health care is delivered in different settings across the Borough of Hounslow.
Band 5 Rotational Occupational Therapists receive regular supervision with senior clinicians, monthly band 5 Preceptorship meetings , monthly OT meeting and rotation specific training as part of the band 5 competency program
Main duties of the job
Each rotation is for 6 months however the post holder may be required to rotate at an earlier or later date depending on service need.
To manage own caseload, assess plan and implement and evaluate interventions using evidence based/best practice, working towards patient centred goals in the context of the speciality and as part of the multi-disciplinary team.
Working for your organisation
Community healthcare is unlike any other part of the NHS. It’s personalised care that helps people to retain their independence. It’s the NHS at its best and the difference you make is truly tangible.
Working for our organisation
West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.
Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m.
The Trust is rated as ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as ‘Outstanding’.
The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy
- HCPC Registration
Experience
Essential criteria
- Application of OT process and core OT skills including functional assessment and activity analysis
- Multidisciplinary team working
- Experience of working / student placements in a mental health and physical setting
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development including reflective practice and Clinical Learning
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working / student placement in a Social Care or 3rd Sector setting
- Involvement in research and clinical audit
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Knowledge different clinical conditions in mental health and physical settings
- Awareness of evidence based practice and knowledge of research methodology
- Working knowledge of models of practice, and current best practice
- Knowledge of national policies for Equality and diversity and inclusion and the implementation in practice
- Understanding of professional ethics boundaries within client centred approach
- Basic understanding of clinical governance and experience of quality issues and audit
- Relevant current legislation, including NICE guidelines, clinical / environmental risk assessment and risk management relevant to rotation areas
Desirable criteria
- Working Knowledge of group work theory and practice
- Working knowledge of standardised assessment tools and outcome measures
Skills
Essential criteria
- Good organisational ability: self-management, flexible approach and use of initiative
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to trust values (Togetherness, Responsibility, Excellence and Caring)
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to build rapport with service users, carers and colleagues
- Skills in assessment of basic activity participation and identification of needs and problems that informs goal setting, planning and interventions
- Ability to work independently and use supervision effectively
- Ability to work as an effective team member both with the OT team and the MDT
- Competent IT skills including, Microsoft, internet and email
- To actively participate in own supervision, critically appraise own performance and use of feedback constructively
Desirable criteria
- Training and presentation skills
- Ability to apply research / evidence-based practice within clinical practice
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
Other Requirements
Essential criteria
- Ability to travel between sites and within the community to client homes
- Able to demonstrate a strong professional identity and practice in line with HCPC standards of proficiency for Occupational Therapy
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Ann Murray
- Job title
- Workforce development Coordinator
- Email address
- [email protected]
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