Occupational Therapist - Band 5 Rotation

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job description

Job summary

We are currently recruiting Band 5 occupational therapists permanently on our rotational scheme. We offer a six-month rotational programme across 10 clinical areas including elective/trauma orthopaedics, renal medicine, oncology, STAT (A&E), general medicine, surgical and vascular services, OPU (older people), stroke, critical care, bedded rehabilitation unit, community falls team and intermediate care services. We are looking for highly motivated occupational therapists with excellent communication and organisational skills to join the occupational therapy department. The Trust offers experience in a very supportive environment to help to develop your career and you will also benefit from a wide range of opportunities for professional development and further education. Staff will be required to participate in all areas of the rotation and 7-day services. Rotations cover both the acute hospitals at Guy's and St Thomas', Royal Brompton Hospital, and a number of community posts in Lambeth and Southwark.

Main duties of the job

1. To participate in designated rotations.
2. To be responsible for the assessment, treatment, implementation and documentation of Occupational Therapy interventions within nominated clinical specialities.
3. To develop positive and collaborative working relationships across Health and Social Care.
4. To be responsible for the maintenance and development of own CPD and continuous learning.

About us

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.

We are among the UK's busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark.

We have around 22,700 staff, making us one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country and one of the biggest employers locally. We aim to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and continue to develop new and existing partnerships with local people, patients, neighbouring NHS organisations, local authorities and charitable bodies and GPs.

We strive to recruit and retain the best staff as the dedication and skills of our employees lie at the heart of our organisation and ensure that our services are of the highest quality, safe and focused on our patients.

Date posted: 09 April 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 5

Salary: £35,964 to £43,780 a year p.a. inc HCA

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 196-LIS9436

Job locations: Acute & Community, Westminster Bridge, London, SE1 7EH

Job description Job responsibilities

Clinical:

1. To be responsible for providing individual client centred assessments both in the hospital and the patients home environment within designated rotational specialities whilst ensuring occupation focused practice.
2. To address Occupational Performance skills, patterns, context or contexts and activity demands in collaboration with patients and carers utilising a theoretical model of practice.
3. Through analysis and synthesis of findings develop individual goal and task orientated treatment plans in collaboration with patients, carers and colleagues.
4. To carry out physical and functional assessments and treatments using dexterity, coordination, manual and sensory skills to facilitate and promote functional independence.
5. Ensure reviews demonstrate clinical reasoning and problem solving techniques to determine agreed outcomes across health and social care.
6. Accurately record all professional judgements and decisions taken, keeping records of plans in accordance with Occupational Therapy Policies.
7. To maintain high standards of patient care working within the Occupational Therapy Code of Conduct and Occupational Therapy Service Standards and Procedures. To maintain confidentiality consistent with Trust and Service Policies.
8. Use effective interpersonal skills to encourage patients and carers active participation in the Occupational Therapy process.
9. Act as an advocate on behalf of patients and carers by adopting a client centred approach in order to support meaningful participation in their life roles.

Professional Development/ Management/Research and Quality Improvement:

1. Maintain Professional Status and keep knowledge and skills up to date by engaging in continuous professional development. Actively participate in internal and external post registration education programmes. Use experience, published evidence base for practice, critical reflection and self-evaluation to enhance the contribution of Occupational Therapy with patients and service delivery.
2. Use supervision and performance development plans to promote personal effectiveness and clinical expertise.
3. To identify personal competency limitations in relation to clinical practice and seek advice and guidance as appropriate.
4. Share acquired knowledge and skills with colleagues to build and sustain professional relationships.
5. To contribute to quality monitoring and audit programmes through participation in multi-professional and service led initiatives.

Band 5 rotations include: General Surgery/Vascular Surgery, OPU (Elderly Care), Renal, Elective Orthopaedics, Stroke Rehabilitation, STAT (Specialist Therapy Assessment Team), Adult Trauma Orthopaedics, Medicine, Oncology, Hand Therapy, Rapid response/Supported discharge team, Community Rehab and Falls Service.

Person Specification

Skills Essential

• Ability to work autonomously with individuals and groups.
• Knowledge and understanding of activity/occupation in relation to occupational balance and psychological well-being.
• Application of Occupational Therapy models of practice and evidence based practice/National guidance.
• Demonstrate knowledge of a wide range of assessment techniques and tools. Demonstrate sound techniques in application of assessment to inform appropriate interventions.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills with ability to adapt accordingly.
• Demonstrate time management and ability to prioritise appropriately.

Desirable

• Ability to support the supervision and education of students on practice and Occupational Therapy Assistants.

Experience Essential

• Undergraduate/Postgraduate Occupational Therapy clinical experience.

Knowledge/Qualifications Essential

• Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• HCPC registration.

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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name: Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Acute & Community, Westminster Bridge, London, SE1 7EH

Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)