Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a newly qualified and motivated Occupational Therapist to join our Community In-patient rehabilitation Band 5 rotation based at Magnolia unit ( Complex multipathology / Stroke - Neuro) , Capetown ward ( general inpatient rehabilitation ) and Canterbury ward( Non- weight bearing and stepdown pathway) . There is potential to expand the rotations to cover community services in future.

Candidates will need the skills and ability to cope with fast paced MDT environment.

The Occupational Therapy team is part of the Integrated Therapies Service and staff benefit from a supportive environment and excellent learning opportunities though collaborative care team working.

The successful post holder will be required to participate in seven day working rota.

For further information on the above post please contact:
Joanne Healey (Team Lead OT for Magnolia Unit)
joanne.healey1@nhs.net / 0204 553 7721
Kavita Shastri Integrated Therapies Lead ( Inpatient rehabilitation) kavita.shastri@nhs.net 07974878754

Main duties of the job
To provide occupational therapy assessment and intervention to all patients referred in the area of work.
To be an active member of the multidisciplinary team. To participate in clinical projects, service developments, audits and service reviews as agreed and supported by the Team Lead OT and integrated therapies lead.
To actively participate in the available rotations.

About us
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Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential

• BSc in Occupational Therapy or equivalent
• Evidence of CPD
• HCPC registration

Desirable

• Member of RCOT

Skills and abilities
Essential

• Competent IT skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to actively contribute to, and work within an MDT
• Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate
• Ability to work at a moderate to high levels of physical activity including the involvement in manual therapy, therapeutic handling of patients and the assessment, demonstration and provision/installation of specialist equipment and/or minor adaptations.
• Ability to work within Trust and Department guidelines and policies including equal opportunities and Health and Safety to meet the needs of the patients and colleagues.
• awareness of health conditions Orthopaedic, stroke, neurological conditions
• Awareness of the MCA and role of cognition in OT interventions

Desirable

• Experience of working within the NHS setting / rehabilitation setting

Experience
Essential

• Undergraduate experience of working in a variety of healthcare settings
• Experience of OT assessment and intervention with patients in a physical acute, rehab and/or community setting (e.g. medical, surgical, orthopaedic or neurological patients across the lifespan).
• Experience of continuing professional development Knowledge of the occupational therapy process and application for clinical practice
• Knowledge of models of OT practice and practical application
• Knowledge and understanding of evidence based practice.
• Awareness of group working
• Awareness of the role of OT within a physical rehabilitation setting
• Awareness of recent NHS legislation, recommendations, NICE guidelines

Desirable

• experience of managing a caseload
• advanced computer literacy
• Participation in the audit process

Personal qualities
Essential

• Commitment to lifelong learning.
• Willingness to work flexibly
• Be able to work within a team
• Understanding of confidentiality and ability to communicate effectively with others

Other requirements
Essential

• Full valid UK drivers license
• Ability to participate in a 7 day service

Desirable

• Car owner / driver with access to vehicle for work related purposes

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.
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