Job summary
- Main area
- CCS
- Grade
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 162-5836-RH-A
- Employer
- Barking Havering and Redbridge Univ Hospitals NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- KGH Therapies
- Town
- Ilford
- Salary
- £29,460 - £31,909 Per annum inclusive
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 11/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
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Band 4 Occupational Therapy Assistant
Band 4
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Job overview
An opportunity has arisen for an Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our team to support patients admitted to hospital with hip fractures.
This post is based at Queens Hospital in Romford however some cross-site working may be required as the team also provide clinical cover at King George Hospital in Ilford.
This post would suit someone with acute healthcare experience, strong communication and time management skills. The focus within BHRUT is on early intervention and discharge planning therefore rapid and confident decision making skills is essential. Experience of working with early discharge services such as HomeFirst would be an advantage.
In line with the Government agenda for the NHS and in order to provide high quality care we provide a 7-day service and are looking for a person who will enjoy the benefits of this pattern.
We strongly support Continuing Professional Development. You will be supported in your role by the qualified therapists within the team.
If you have therapy experience and skills outlined above and want a rewarding opportunity whilst being valued and supported; then apply today.
Main duties of the job
- To provide skilled routine, and non-routine, clinical and non-clinical support to the Occupational Therapy team and any other professional such as Physiotherapists and clerical staff associated with the tea
- To accept patients allocated by the Occupational Therapist, assess and treat according to protocols and guidelines. To monitor patient progression, and make alternations to intervention as require
- To work independently, with access to direct supervision as required. To maintain close communication with the Occupational Therapist/team to facilitate patient care
Working for our organisation
We provide care for the residents of three diverse London boroughs. Most of our 7,800 permanent staff live in Barking and Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge and the majority are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups. We also provide healthcare services to people in south west Essex, and specialist neurosciences services to the whole of the county.
Our services include all the major specialties of large acute hospitals and we operate from two main sites - King George Hospital in Goodmayes and Queen’s Hospital in Romford. We have two of the busiest emergency departments in London – more than 300,000 people visited our A&Es in 2023. We also provide outpatient services at Brentwood Community Hospital, Barking Community Hospital, Loxford Polyclinic, and Harold Wood Polyclinic.
We’re pleased to be leading the way in reducing the time our patients wait to get the treatment they need. The Elective Surgical Hub at King George Hospital is one of eight to be accredited as part of a national scheme; the Care Quality Commission has raised the ratings for urgent and emergency care at Queen’s and King George hospitals; and data released by NHS England showed that the Trust was the most improved in 2023 for reducing waits for emergency care.
We are particularly proud of our regional Neurosciences Centre; Radiotherapy Centre; Hyper Acute Stroke Unit; and dedicated breast care service at King George Hospital. We’re also part of the North East London Cancer Alliance.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.
Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.
All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.
Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Amanda Vickers, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 5926. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.
Person specification
Education
Essential criteria
- • Educated to G.C.S.E level or equivalent
- • Evidence of recent training and CPD
Skills
Essential criteria
- • Computer and clerical skills
Experience
Essential criteria
- • Minimum 3 years experience working as an Occupational Therapy Assistant or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- • Previous experience in the delivery of healthcare
- • Experience with orthopaedic and/or elderly patient groups
Applicant requirements
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
- Laura Salter
- Job title
- Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
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