Senior Occupational Therapist (Band 7 equivalent)
Cromwell Hospital, SW5 0TU
Full Time – 37.5 hours a week. Competitive salary.
Job Description
At Cromwell Hospital we are looking for a highly skilled Occupational Therapist who can undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner within the adult Occupational Therapy services.
They will provide client‑centred and evidence‑based assessments, interventions and discharge planning to adults with varied and often complex needs both in an inpatient and outpatient setting within the Hospital.
Referrals to the OT service are received from inpatient wards including AICU, Acute Admissions Unit, Urgent Care Centre, consultants, GP clinics and other external routes, including self‑referrals.
You will be experienced in providing a world‑class service to a caseload covering commonly neurology/neurorehabilitation, surgery, orthopaedics, general medicine and oncology.
As the Senior Occupational Therapist, you will work closely with the Therapy team and the wider multidisciplinary team and actively contribute to the smooth running of the OT and wider Therapy services. You will support senior staff and assist with activities such as service development, business growth, clinical governance, learning and development, and supervision.
Key Responsibilities
* Act as a resource of specialist advice for clients, customers, and colleagues within your scope of experience and knowledge.
* Establish and maintain efficient communication within the multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic and complete duty of care.
* Assist senior staff in day‑to‑day management and development of the Therapy Department and your area of speciality to ensure an efficient and safe service.
* Participate in hospital and departmental processes that support and encourage professional and personal development of yourself and your colleagues.
* Promote and adhere to all hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
* Take responsibility for ensuring wellbeing, health & safety and cleanliness across the department and hospital.
* Support Bupa's vision, mission and values and inspire others by leading by example.
Essential Qualifications
* Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
* HCPC registration.
Desirable Qualifications
* RCOT membership.
* Competence in wheelchair prescription, hands and splinting.
* Experience working in an AICU setting and teaching others.
Essential Experience and Knowledge
* Proven knowledge, experience and competencies in assessing and managing a variety of physical conditions, specifically neurology and including general medicine, surgery, orthopaedics, and oncology.
* Previous exposure to managing critically unwell patients.
* Competence in discharge planning and equipment needs assessment, including 24‑hour postural management and ADLs.
* Sound knowledge of the UK Social Care system and community services.
* Previous participation in integrated governance and service development activities.
Benefits
Our benefits are designed to make health happen for our people. Viva is our global wellbeing programme and includes all aspects of our health – from mental and physical, to financial, social and environmental wellbeing. We support flexible working and have a range of family friendly benefits.
* Equivalent to 25 days holiday per year, increasing through length of service, with option to buy or sell.
* Enhanced pension and life insurance.
* Support with travel costs via a season ticket loan or cycle2work.
* Discounted access to online gym sessions.
* Bupa health insurance as a benefit in kind.
* Option to join dental insurance scheme at a discounted rate.
* Access to our Digital GP platform on your mobile.
* Emotional wellbeing support.
* Access to family mental health line.
* Financial wellbeing channels.
* Support for carers.
Why Bupa?
We're a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. We believe in helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring and responsible in everything we do.
We encourage all of our people to "Be you at Bupa", champion diversity and ensure our people represent the communities and customers we serve. Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and offers interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role, with reasonable adjustments provided as needed.
Employment Details
Job Type: Full time.
Job Area: Clinical Services.
Location: Cromwell Hospital, London.
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level.
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