Senior Rotational Occupational Therapist

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We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Rotational Occupational Therapist to join our Therapies team at The London Clinic, based at our main site in London (W1G 6BW). We are offering a competitive inclusive salary range of £44,252- £54,077 per annum (NHS Band 6 equivalent).

Established in 1932, The London Clinic is one of the UK's largest private hospitals, with 8 state-of-the-art facilities located in the heart of London's medical community around Harley Street. We have circa 1350 employees, and we are dedicated to providing our patients with expert, individualised treatment and care. We cover a comprehensive range of services, including complex medical and surgical procedures plus a range of cancer services. The London Clinic has a supportive and warm working culture where your contribution is valued, and you can help us deliver our three core values of "We go further", "We work as one" and "We personalise care."

Job Profile:

As a Senior Rotational Occupational Therapist, you will be responsible for providing a high-quality Occupational Therapy service to range of acute inpatient services, including; oncology, orthopaedics, neurosciences, general surgery and intensive care. You will manage your own caseload efficiently, using methods of prioritisation to achieve timely and safe discharge of patients from Hospital, prevent admissions/readmissions, and enable patients to achieve their rehabilitation goals.

• Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
• Shift Pattern: 37.5 hrs per week, Monday - Friday.
• Job Location: 20 & 22 Devonshire Place, London, W1G 6BW.
• Salary: £44,252- £54,077 per annum.
• Benefits Package: We offer a comprehensive package which includes a contribution pension scheme (total annual contribution up to 20%), Private Medical Healthcare, 33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays), season ticket travel loan, and a wide range of discounts with a variety of retailers and services. We also offer excellent career development, with clear career pathways and access to further education.

Key Duties:

• To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own work, including the management of patients in your care as an autonomous practitioner.
• Undertake comprehensive assessments of patients, including those with diverse complex presentations.
• Formulate accurate prognoses, recommend best course of intervention, and develop comprehensive discharge plans.
• Plan the effective daily management of a caseload of patients, including responding to urgent referrals and occasionally unpredictable work patterns.
• To be responsible for the evaluation and measurement of own practice through the use and implementation of appropriate outcome measures, audit, patient and referrer surveys and other evidence-based quality improvement initiatives.
• To attend and actively participate in staff meetings and in-service training. Including chairing of departmental meetings as appropriate.

Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience of working as a Band 5 Occupational Therapist, within a broad range of medical and surgical clinical areas. Band 6 experience in core areas desirable.
• Previous experience of quality issues and audit.
• Previous experience participating in on-call working arrangements.
• In depth knowledge of a variety of rehabilitation needs.
• Organisational and time management skills, with a proven ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Demonstrable forward looking and proactive approach, with the ability to use initiative and demonstrate enthusiasm for clinical excellence and development.

The London Clinic has charitable status which is fundamental to our identity and how we operate, enabling our teams to invest in treatments, technology and facilities that benefit our patients, staff and the wider community.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting all adults at risk, children and young people by implementing robust safer recruitment practices during our selection process. Pre-employment checks are undertaken in accordance with industry standards and regulations, and successful applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). If you would like further information about our safer recruitment policy then please contact a member of our recruitment team.

The London Clinic is proud of its diverse workforce and is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We absolutely welcome applicants from underrepresented groups; if you think you have the skills and experience for the job, please apply - we would love to hear from you regardless of your background.