Job overview
The Occupational Therapy Department at Great Ormond Street Hospital have vacancies in our established Band 6 Rotation. These exciting opportunities offer you the opportunity to work in a world-renowned tertiary hospital with children and young people, within the following specialty areas:
* Acute Neurology and Neurosurgery
* Orthopaedics
* Rheumatology and Neurodisability (Movement Disorders)
* Cardiac and Respiratory
* Oncology
* International and Private Patient Care (Mixed caseload, predominantly neurology and oncology)
* Pain
You will be one of seven Band 6 Occupational Therapists working in our Occupational Therapy Team of 35. You will be supported by one of our Band 7 Therapists through regular supervision and have access to both our department Inservice training and the Band 6 AHP Preceptorship Programme run by the Education Department. Opportunities to develop leadership skills alongside expert clinical knowledge are available for the right candidate who is passionate about a career in acute Paediatrics.
Main duties of the job
The role involves provision of occupational therapy assessment and intervention in one of seven specialty areas at Great Ormond Street Hospital. You will work alongside occupational therapy colleagues as part of multidisciplinary teams, providing exemplary care for children and young people with complex conditions.
Whilst most of the rotational specialities involve working on the acute wards, there is also some outpatient clinic work and the opportunity to offer a variety of interventions both individually and in conjunction with other professionals. Due to the nature of the wards, the ability to work flexibly at a fast pace, and to autonomously clinically reason when presented with complex scenarios is a must. Liaison with children’s local
services is paramount to ensure continuity of care and safe discharge, and expert communication skills are therefore a necessity. The role also involves input into the Pan Hospital Wheelchair Service and previous experience of assessing for and providing a wide range of wheelchairs and seating systems would be extremely beneficial.
We are looking for a dynamic, forward-thinking individual who has both the competencies required to work with children and young people to maximise occupational engagement, and the capability to do so within a tertiary level setting.
Working for our organisation
GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.
We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.
We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.
We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women’s staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust’s mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.
Person specification
Combined Values
Essential criteria
* Combined Values
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential criteria
* Degree or equivalent qualification in Occupational Therapy
* Health and Care Professions Council registration
Desirable criteria
* Post graduate training in standardised occupational therapy assessment and evidence-based interventions
Experience/Knowledge
Essential criteria
* Previous experience as an OT working with children with developmental conditions, providing therapy that focuses on occupational performance.
* Experience of paediatric postural management including assessment for wheelchairs and specialist seating.
* Experience of assessing for and recommending / providing specialist equipment to enable engagement in activities of daily living and support participation.
* Knowledge of child development and the impact of medical conditions on typical developmental trajectories and occupational performance
Desirable criteria
* Experience of active involvement in clinical support networks relevant to paediatric occupational therapy.
* Knowledge and understanding of housing adaptations, including feasibility of proposed solutions
* Awareness of national initiatives and legislation pertaining to Health and Social Care and the relevance to Occupational Therapy provision within a tertiary setting.
Skills/Abilities
Essential criteria
* Able to work cooperatively and constructively to facilitate good relationships across different professions
* Ability to clearly articulate the role of the OT within an acute paediatric setting; to communicate the value it offers children and their families regarding functional independence, health and wellbeing
* Ability to prioritise own workload within the context of competing demands across separate wards or departments
* Ability to prioritise own workload within the context of competing demands across separate wards or departments
* Ability to clinically reason recommendations for equipment
* Well -developed organisation, computer and time management skills
* Good written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
* Ability to adapt to changing demands and to work flexibly as required for a rotational post
Desirable criteria
* Knowledge translation skills that support development of an evidence -based service
* Ability to identify appropriate areas for quality improvement within both clinical and professional spaces
* Skills required to contribute to departmental audits and to engage in team research projects.