Job summary
- Main area
- Therapies In-patients
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 309-UCLH-4777
- Employer
- University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- University College London Hospitals
- Town
- London
- Salary
- £51,488 - £57,802 Per annum inclusive of HCAS
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 01/08/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Team Lead Occupational Therapist – Medicine
NHS AfC: Band 7
Job overview
An exciting opportunity is open for a motivated and enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join our team as the Band 7 Team Lead Occupational Therapist for our Medicine team. This is a full-time, permanent role.
The team are responsible for the assessment and treatment of patients admitted under Care of the Elderly, Internal Medicine, Infectious Disease and Respiratory Medicine. The post holder will carry a varied caseload of patients whilst also supporting and developing other members of the therapy team. The role will involve working effectively with the multi-disciplinary team and leading on the management of complex patients.
The successful candidate will be a dynamic and holistic occupational therapist who has appropriate clinical experience at Band 6 level within an NHS acute setting; enabling them to provide decisive and effective therapy input. High level communication and leadership skills and a flexible approach when working under pressure are essential for this role.
The post holder will be supported by Clinical Leads and a Physiotherapy Team Lead, as well as the wider Therapy Department and MDT. UCLH is committed to supporting research and staff development and there is access to excellent development opportunities. We are able to consider candidates who need sponsorship for a visa for this role.
Main duties of the job
• Responsible for providing clinical and operational leadership to the Medicine teams.
• To provide highly specialised assessment and treatment of patients within medical specialities
• To be responsible for daily operational activities and planning, evaluation and development of the Medicine and Care of the Elderly team.
• To provide expert advice, guidance and information to other health and social care professionals, carers and relatives.
• To work with the Clinical Leads and Head of Therapies to implement department, directorate and trust objectives.
• To focus on developing and promoting the role of and Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Support Staff within the speciality, as well as developing and promoting protocols and standards in the care of medical and elderly patients.
• To be responsible for induction, training supervision and appraisal of junior staff, students and support staff on rotation in the Team.
• To build excellent working relationships with the wider MDT (including Ward Managers, Matrons, General Managers and Medical Teams), representing therapies at specialty meetings, on projects and working groups.
• To be prepared to participate in 7-day working.
Working for our organisation
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
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University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
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National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
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Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
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University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
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Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
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University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
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The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
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University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women’s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England – for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England – for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
Person specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy
- State Registered Occupational Therapist (HCPC)
- Evidence of relevant post qualification study at postgraduate level or equivalent knowledge
- Good written and spoken English
Desirable criteria
- MSc or Diploma relating to aspects of Occupational Therapy Practice
Experience
Essential criteria
- Significant experience at Band 6 level including recent acute, physical Occupational Therapy
- Experience in care of the elderly or general medicine.
- Post-graduate experience in neurology, respiratory and infectious diseases.
- Previous NHS experience as an Occupational Therapist.
- Highly specialist knowledge and experience of a wide range of approaches to the management of complex problems.
- Evidence of working independently to take full responsibility for clinical care of patients
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
- Enquiring, critical approach to work
- Caring attitude to patients
- Competent in use of IT programmes: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, internet, e-mail and databases
Communication
Essential criteria
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, MDT members and other agencies in person, over the phone and in writing
- Previous experience of formal presentations to MDT groups.
Desirable criteria
- Experience of close working relationships with higher education institutions
Personal and People Development
Essential criteria
- Experience of supervision and appraisal
- Experience leading a small team.
- Experience of teaching clinical skills to qualified and non-qualified staff members
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Ability to recognise work related stress and pressures in yourself and others and offer support in managing it.
Specific Requirements
Essential criteria
- Able to conduct yourself in a professional, confident and assertive manner
- Able to join 7 day services rota
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate an understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties
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
- Alice Nicholson
- Job title
- Clinical Lead OT
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Additional information
For more information, please contact: Alice Nicholson, Clinical Lead OT (Email: [email protected])
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