Job summary We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Occupational Therapist with post qualification experience to join our team at Whipps Cross. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced OTs looking for the next challenge and wanting to develop clinical & leadership skills across a wide and varied settings. We offer fantastic Band 6 rotation opportunities that will help you to develop and consolidate your skills in: Hand Therapy Stroke and Neurotherapy Orthopaedics Surgery, Critical Care and Amputees Medicine and Palliative Care Older People Services / Care of the Elderly Emergency Therapy Team (Emergency Department and Acute Assessment Units) We are able to offer the benefits of working in one of the largest NHS organisations in the country, with access to a variety of education and training opportunities and a robust personal development program. We offer Professional OT support and development provided from the on-site OT Clinical Leads in conjunction with the OT/PT Clinical Lead. In addition to site-based In-service Training, we provide a Trust-wide post-core programme. We have a dedicated departmental Practice Development team to support your learning and development. The service operates a seven day service covering core hours between 8am and 6pm. You will need to be a versatile, adaptable team player who is prepared to work across a 7 day rota. For further information please contact Brad Hodgekiss on 02085395522 and page 2698 or emailbradley.hodgekiss@nhs.net Main duties of the job To provide high quality occupational therapy interventions to a wide variety of patients including the advanced assessment and treatment of patients, provision of individual and group education and treatment, provision of assistive devices (orthotics) and equipment, minor structural home adaptations and provision of complex disability management and advocacy services. To contribute to the acute hospital occupational therapy weekend service provision. About us Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers. The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients. Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together. We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment. Job description Job 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. Job description Job 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 Qualifications Essential Diploma/Degree in OT Member of the Health Care Professions Council Desirable Member of the British Association of Occupational Therapy Other Essential Demonstrated ability to build rapport and establish trust with patients, evidenced by at least one example of creating a safe, supportive therapeutic environment (e.g., explaining interventions clearly, using de-escalation techniques, or adapting communication to patient needs). Demonstrate ability to work across a 7-day service. Demonstrate Digital Skills, for example: ability to use MS Software Skills Essential Demonstrated ability to identify, assess, and document clinical risks, with at least one example of applying a recognized risk-management process (e.g., risk assessments, safety plans, incident reporting) and describing the actions taken to reduce or manage the risk. Experience providing structured supervision, guidance, or competency support to junior staff, assistants, or students, evidenced by at least one example such as supervising a student placement, completing a competency checklist, or delivering feedback during supervision sessions. Demonstrated ability to plan and deliver training sessions to colleagues or other professional groups, evidenced by at least one example of internal (OT team) or external (wider MDT) teaching, including the topic, audience, and outcomes. Demonstrated ability to organise and prioritise a clinical caseload, meet deadlines, and delegate tasks appropriately, evidenced by specific examples of managing competing demands or coordinating workload within a team. Ability to present information clearly and logically, both verbally and in writing, evidenced by examples such as case presentations, written reports, handovers, or contributions to MDT meetings. Demonstrated ability to remain professional and effective when working with distressed, emotional, or aggressive patients/carers, evidenced by at least one example of de-escalation, boundary-setting, or managing conflict safely. Demonstrated ability to prescribe ADL equipment in line with clinical indications, providing at least one example of doing so that has lead to a good patient outcome. Demonstrated ability to write structured and accurate clinical case notes e.g. using SOAP notes or other documentation standards. Demonstrate ability to complete a Moving and Handling risk assessment to ensure patient and own safety e.g. TILE. Experience Essential Post registration experience working as an OT, with clinical examples provided to demonstrate responsibilities undertaken and outcomes achieved. Post registration experience in relevant clinical settings e.g. Acute hospital setting and community setting. Experience in Care of the Elderly, Orthopaedics, Surgery and General Medicine. Documented evidence of CPD, in accordance with HCPC recommendations Evidence of CPD, in accordance with HCPC standards. Experience providing structured advice, supervision, and/or training to junior staff, support workers, or OT students, evidenced by at least one example such as delivering a teaching session, supporting competency development, supervising a student placement, or contributing to induction or skills training. Desirable Demonstrated experience participating in at least one service improvement activity, evidenced by a clear description of your role (e.g., data collection, analysis, report writing, presenting findings) and the outcomes or improvements resulting from the work. Demonstrated experience working within NHS organization. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Diploma/Degree in OT Member of the Health Care Professions Council Desirable Member of the British Association of Occupational Therapy Other Essential Demonstrated ability to build rapport and establish trust with patients, evidenced by at least one example of creating a safe, supportive therapeutic environment (e.g., explaining interventions clearly, using de-escalation techniques, or adapting communication to patient needs). Demonstrate ability to work across a 7-day service. Demonstrate Digital Skills, for example: ability to use MS Software Skills Essential Demonstrated ability to identify, assess, and document clinical risks, with at least one example of applying a recognized risk-management process (e.g., risk assessments, safety plans, incident reporting) and describing the actions taken to reduce or manage the risk. Experience providing structured supervision, guidance, or competency support to junior staff, assistants, or students, evidenced by at least one example such as supervising a student placement, completing a competency checklist, or delivering feedback during supervision sessions. Demonstrated ability to plan and deliver training sessions to colleagues or other professional groups, evidenced by at least one example of internal (OT team) or external (wider MDT) teaching, including the topic, audience, and outcomes. Demonstrated ability to organise and prioritise a clinical caseload, meet deadlines, and delegate tasks appropriately, evidenced by specific examples of managing competing demands or coordinating workload within a team. Ability to present information clearly and logically, both verbally and in writing, evidenced by examples such as case presentations, written reports, handovers, or contributions to MDT meetings. Demonstrated ability to remain professional and effective when working with distressed, emotional, or aggressive patients/carers, evidenced by at least one example of de-escalation, boundary-setting, or managing conflict safely. Demonstrated ability to prescribe ADL equipment in line with clinical indications, providing at least one example of doing so that has lead to a good patient outcome. Demonstrated ability to write structured and accurate clinical case notes e.g. using SOAP notes or other documentation standards. Demonstrate ability to complete a Moving and Handling risk assessment to ensure patient and own safety e.g. TILE. Experience Essential Post registration experience working as an OT, with clinical examples provided to demonstrate responsibilities undertaken and outcomes achieved. Post registration experience in relevant clinical settings e.g. Acute hospital setting and community setting. Experience in Care of the Elderly, Orthopaedics, Surgery and General Medicine. Documented evidence of CPD, in accordance with HCPC recommendations Evidence of CPD, in accordance with HCPC standards. Experience providing structured advice, supervision, and/or training to junior staff, support workers, or OT students, evidenced by at least one example such as delivering a teaching session, supporting competency development, supervising a student placement, or contributing to induction or skills training. Desirable Demonstrated experience participating in at least one service improvement activity, evidenced by a clear description of your role (e.g., data collection, analysis, report writing, presenting findings) and the outcomes or improvements resulting from the work. Demonstrated experience working within NHS organization. Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see Employer details Employer name Barts Health NHS Trust Address Whipps Cross University Hospital Whipps Cross Road London E11 1NR United Kingdom Employer's website