King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has over 300 therapy staff, including occupational therapists, physiotherapists, and speech and language therapists. Each service has a head of profession accountable to the chief of therapies, representing therapies across the trust. We focus on equitable provision and shared decision-making with our patients.
We value continuing professional development and promote access to internal and external learning opportunities, including on-site training facilities and the medical school library. This ensures staff develop skills and knowledge to reach their full potential. Our supportive teams across all services will help you learn and develop in this role.
Role Overview
Working as a Band 3 Occupational Therapy Assistant at King's College Hospital, Denmark Hill site, within the Medical Team, offers excellent opportunities for professional development and clinical skills acquisition. The successful candidate will support therapists in providing acute rehabilitation and complex discharge planning by undertaking delegated interventions with patients and administrative duties to support the department's functioning. You will assist occupational therapists with tasks related to rehabilitation and discharge planning, and complete administrative and clerical tasks to ensure smooth service operation, meet legal requirements, and facilitate timely discharges.
Requirements
* Good verbal and written communication skills to work effectively with colleagues and patients.
* Good computer literacy.
* Ability to manage your own time and be flexible.
* Willingness to engage in training and assist in manual handling of patients.
* Evidence of supporting people with healthcare needs and some knowledge of occupational therapy.
* Flexibility to work weekends as part of a 7-day rota.
About Us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across five sites. Our vision, "Strong Roots, Global Reach," aims to be BOLD—Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation, and Education, with Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion at our core. We are committed to person-centred, digitally-enabled, and sustainable healthcare, striving to elevate our services and impact.
We are at a pivotal point in our history, seeking individuals ready to join a highly professional team and make a meaningful difference to our patients and staff.
Environmental Commitment
King's is dedicated to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All through our Green Plan. In alignment with national Greener NHS ambitions, we aim for net zero carbon targets by 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and by 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. We encourage all staff to contribute responsibly, minimizing their environmental impact through reducing waste, pollution, and carbon emissions.
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