Senior Occupational Therapist

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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

The Community Recovery Service is an integrated provider with the London Borough of Hounslow offering Intermediate Care and Reablement for Hounslow residents. The team is comprised of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Nurses, and Rehabilitation support staff.
The service delivers on a range of pathways including community rehabilitation, Reablement and community intermediate care following hospital discharge. The service operates 7 days per week and staff are required to work at weekends and on Bank Holidays as part of a rota.
We are currently seeking a senior Occupational Therapist with a broad range of skills, experience and knowledge who is looking for an opportunity to further develop skills in community rehabilitation and Reablement.
The post offers exciting opportunities to work within our forward-thinking service. You will be part of a large, supportive rehabilitation service, based at the Heart of Hounslow Centre for Health.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking an Occupational Therapist with the experience and confidence to work autonomously within the community. You will be required to use your previous experience to work as part of a multidisciplinary team whilst using specialist skills to assess occupational performance and inform rehabilitation objectives, interventions and community treatment plans.

You will bring a comprehensive understanding of the role of Occupational Therapy in a community setting and within the context of Intermediate Care. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic and able to draw on their experience to deliver high quality clinical services to the population, whilst offering specialist input within the team

The service is delivered through multiple site clinics and home visits. The post holder will work flexibly and be mobile across the Hounslow Borough.

Please refer to the recruitment pack for further details.

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/Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent
• HCPC registered
• Evidence of personal / professional development (portfolio)

Desirable criteria

• Membership of RCOT
• Membership of relevant Clinical Interest Groups

Experience

Essential criteria

• Completed a minimum of two years qualified Occupational Therapy experience
• Post graduate experience that covers core skills in rehabilitation including therapeutic handling and management of people with complex conditions
• Broad experience including orthopaedics, medical, neurology, intermediate care and elderly care
• Specific experience in speciality designated to post
• Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to contribute to clinical education of less experienced staff, students or assistants

Desirable criteria

• Involvement in audit, research and understanding quality issues
• Experience of supervision of junior staff, student or rehabilitation assistant
• Evidence of role in service management / development
• Experience of delegation to colleagues

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Well established knowledge of assessment tools and treatment techniques relevant to this client group
• Experience and knowledge of community and neuro-rehabilitation Occupational Therapy services
• Remain updated with professional practice and new research
• Understand the legal responsibilities of the profession
• Work within and understand national and trust policies (data protection, equal opportunities, health and safety)

Desirable criteria

• Understanding of clinical governance and its implications
• Understanding of National Health plans and implementations

Skills

Essential criteria

• To work as an autonomous practitioner and have the ability to organise, prioritise and delegate work
• Proficiency in selecting and using commonly prescribed small aids and equipment (e.g. hoist, standing aids)
• Ability to demonstrate problem-solving skills
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Able to present information in a clear and logical manner (written and orally) to keep clear notes
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely via written and spoken word
• Ability to work as an effective team member in the multidisciplinary team
• Ability to positively influence and motivate others
• Ability to reflect critically and appraise own performance
• IT competent

Desirable criteria

• Presentation skills
• Experience of teaching other staff members, patients and other health care professionals

Personal attributes

Essential criteria

• Demonstrate a flexible, adaptable, client-centred, non-discriminatory approach
• Empathetic
• Reliable
• Ability to act on own initiative
• Commitment to own self development and learning
• Ability to cope with stressful situations and with emotional or aggressive patients/carers
• Able to carry out the broad and varied physical demands of the working remit
• Able to manage work/life priorities
• Ability to travel independently within service catchment area
• Ability to work flexible hours including weekends

Desirable criteria

• Car driver or own transport

As an employee of West London NHS Trust, you have a responsibility to maintain a sound understanding of, and a commitment to uphold the National Health Service values and principles set out in the NHS Constitution.

We reserve the right to close adverts prior to the closing date stated should we receive a high volume of applications.

By applying for this post you are agreeing to West London NHS Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job, you will be required to undergo a pre-employment checks which can take between 4-8 weeks . After which your information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system (ESR ).

Please ensure you include email addresses for your referees which MUST be at supervisory or managerial capacity covering the last 3 years of employment to date to avoid delay in the recruitment process.

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 (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

West London NHS Trust is committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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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

• Candidate Pack (PDF, 1.5MB)