Job summary
This rotation contains a variety of acute based options. There is a large ranges of posts which will encourage development of core OT skills within a supportive environment.

You will be working a well-established therapy teams, as part of a multi-disciplinary team, in the vibrant and diverse area of Lewisham.

Our well established team will support your transition from student to newly qualified therapist or encourage further development for experienced band 5s

The post holder will work as part of the multidisciplinary team to provide high quality, patient-centred occupational therapy assessment, treatment and discharge planning across designated clinical areas.

The role involves managing a defined caseload with support from senior therapists, contributing to service development, and delivering evidence-based interventions to maximise patients' functional independence and occupational performance.

This role contains all core acute based rotations. There are a variety of settings which will encourage development of core OT skills within a very supportive environment.

PLEASE NOTE: We may not be able to offer sponsorship for this post

Main duties of the job
Rotations include:

• ED
• Frailty
• Acute Medical Wards (including Cardiology and Oncology)
• Acute Respiratory Wards
• Trauma and Orthopaedics
• General Surgery
• Elderly Care.
• Stroke

You will be working across well-established therapy teams, as part of a multi-disciplinary team, in the vibrant and diverse area of Lewisham.

We have a strong focus on teaching and development, including fortnightly in-service training, protected CPD time and a self-directed band 5 development group. You will have the opportunity to participate in our well established OT-specific preceptorship programme, to support in the transition from student to qualified practitioner

You will be supported by our band 6 and band 7 staff to develop your skills in the assessment, treatment & Rehab and discharge planning of patients with a broad range of acute medical conditions and presentations .

About us
Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:

• Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
• Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
• Improving the experience of staff with disability
• Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
• Making equalities mainstream

Job responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY

• To manage a designated caseload using evidence based/client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions
• Maintain records which fulfil legal requirements.
• Participation in rotational scheme :-

Elderly Rehabilitation
General Medicine (including Oncology)
Stroke Unit
Orthopaedics/Surgery

KEY RESULT AREAS
1 Clinical
1.1 To assess and treat a specific caseload of patients
1.2 To undertake individual initial screens to identify patient need including areas affecting functional ability, followed by agreed assessment plans.
1.3 To design / plan individual patient treatment programmes to implement oneself, or to delegate as appropriate.
1.4 To assess and provide treatment for the functional level of patients with regard to personal and domestic activities of daily living, to maximise independence.
1.5 To select and conduct standardised cognitive and perceptual testing with further assessment when needed.
1.6 To carry out an initial risk assessment where necessary and to monitor ongoing risk.
1.7 To assess need and risk factors for hoist and wheelchair provision.
1.8 To advise on, recommend, make provision for the installation of; appropriate aids and adaptations to the patients social and physical environment.
1.9 To assess for and manufacture appropriate upper limb splints as needed.
1.10 To design and monitor ongoing splint regimes.
1.11 To carry out home visits with or without the patient to assess environmental risks and functional ability at home.
1.12 To carry out community visits to assess for and practise daily living skills as needed.
1.13 To identify and set client centred goals
1.14 To monitor and evaluate treatment, including the use of outcome measures, in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of the intervention.
1.15 To participate in decisions regarding placements post discharge
1.16 To undertake discharge planning / co-ordination of complex patients.
1.17 To refer onto appropriate agencies for:- the continuation of treatment, reassessment, monitoring, and provision of further adaptations.
1.18 To participate in the Occupational Therapy service weekend and bank holiday rota.

2 Communication
2.1 To communicate effectively with patients and carers, OT colleagues, multidisciplinary team members and other agencies
2.2 To participate in the multidisciplinary team meetings and case conferences, with regard to patient care programmes.
2.3 To advise and educate patients and carers regarding aids/equipment and safety in the home and community.
2.4 To participate in staff meetings and other meetings as directed by senior staff, the Lead OT and the Inpatient Therapy Manager.

3 Documentation
3.1 To maintain up to date activity data and activity records in accordance with Professional and Trust standards.
3.2 To provide reports on home visits.
3.3 To provide specific reports to other agencies as appropriate.

4 Professional Development
4.1 To adhere to the COT Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct, and all other relevant policies and procedures. These include maintaining confidentiality and respecting the patients dignity, privacy, culture and wishes
4.2 To participate in weekly supervision with a senior occupational therapist.
4.3 To participate in the individual performance review programme and KSF review.
4.4 To effectively use supervision and appraisal to reflect on own practice and performance.
4.5 To delegate tasks to support staff as appropriate.
4.6 To attend internal and external training, including mandatory and statutory training and agreed lectures/ courses to meet identified objectives
4.7 To apply acquired skills and knowledge of practice to further develop competencies to practice.
4.8 To maintain a professional portfolio for CPD regarding learning.

Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential

• Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC Registration
• DBS Clearance
• Experience of working in the NHS at graduate or undergraduate level.
• Clinical experience with adult patients in a hospital/ physical setting (including prequalification)

Desirable

• Car driver
• Member of BAOT

Experience
Essential

• Ability to work as a member of a team.
• Ability to take responsibility for own caseload.
• Interest in all rotations on the scheme.
• Awareness of MDT working and strategies to improve this.
• Experience of working in a multi-cultural environment/community
• Awareness of Clinical Governance and its implications on the OT role.

Desirable

• Knowledge of quality issues, clinical governance and outcome measures.
• Previous discharge planning experience.
• Community Experience
• Neurology experience

Knowledge & Skills
Essential

• Problem solving approach.
• Knowledge of OT process and application in clinical practice.
• Knowledge of Evidence based practice.
• Ability to keep clear, precise records, which meet legal requirements, and in the English language.
• Ability to prioritise and organise time effectively
• Evidence of self- initiated learning.
• Ability to demonstrate effective clinical reasoning skills.

Personal Characteristics / Disposition
Essential

• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to treat people with respect, irrespective of age, gender, culture, religion & sexuality
• Friendly, pleasant manner, enthusiastic.
• Ongoing commitment to CPD
• Calm and reliable.
• Adaptable.
• Flexible.
• Ability to cope with stress and change.

Circumstances
Essential

• Able to participate in weekend / evening / bank holiday rota.
• Able to work shifts covering 8am - 8pm

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.