Specialist Occupational Therapist

Job title:

Specialist Occupational Therapist

Company

NHS

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Occupational Therapist with a passion for Oncology and Haematology to join the Haem-Onc rotation. Our cancer services based at Charing Cross and Hammersmith Hospitals offers a unique opportunity to work in a leading specialist cancer centre. We offer the most up-to-date chemotherapy and radiotherapy treatments, which leads to one of the best survival rates in the country. In this specialist role, you will be a senior therapist providing high quality occupational therapy, to inpatients with oncology and haematology conditions.We are looking for a dynamic, forward thinking and passionate therapist with excellent leadership, communication skills and advanced clinical skills, to join the team and deliver high quality, timely care. You will possess the ability to remain calm and professional under pressure. It is important that the successful applicant is a team player with a positive outlook, has enthusiasm and has the ability to learn and develop new skills.You must be able to demonstrate sound knowledge and experience in Oncology and Haematology possessing highly specialist assessment, treatment and risk management skills. The ability to work autonomously, but also well within a multi-disciplinary team is essential, as is the ability to promote the role of Therapies and the implementation of evidence-based practice. In addition to the clinical caseload, the post holder will have the opportunity to play a key part in the development of the Therapy service and the team.Our Trust is part of the London Cancer Alliance. We possess a rich heritage and an ambitious vision for the future of our patients and local communities. With our partners, Imperial College London, The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, and The Royal Brompton and Harefield NHS Foundation Trust, we form Imperial College Academic Health Science Centre – one of eleven academic health science centres in the UK, working to ensure the rapid translation of research for better patient care and excellence in education. This role is Macmillan adopted which allows the post holder to access further learning and development opportunities.Main duties of the job

• To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own work, including management of patients in your care and undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner.
• To provide comprehensive and specialist therapy assessment and diagnosis for patients with a range of highly complex presentations, by utilising advanced clinical reasoning, evidence-based knowledge, investigative and analytical skills and specialist assessment techniques.
• To work both independently and within a team structure, demonstrating leadership to manage own and team caseload. To efficiently manage a caseload and organise this effectively with regard to clinical priorities and use of time.
• To formulate and deliver an individualised and specialist care plan / therapy management programme based on advanced knowledge of evidence based practice, advanced clinical reasoning skills and a wide range of specialist treatment options. As a specialist clinician to provide a second opinion where required.
• To provide clarity and communicate complex clinical findings to the patient/carers to gain valid informed consent, prior to any intervention. To work within a legal framework for those patients who lack the capacity to consent to treatment.
• To communicate with patients in a way that empowers them to make informed choices about the management of their condition and engages them in the planning and delivery of treatment.

About usAt Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.Become part of a vibrant team living our values – expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.Date posted09 January 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 7Salary£54,320 to £60,981 a year pa inclusiveContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number290-MIC-1513Job locationsTrustwideLondonW2 1NYJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe 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 overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe 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 overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.Person SpecificationEducation/ QualificationsEssential

• Degree (or equivalent) in Occupational Therapy
• Evidence of CPD through maintenance of a portfolio, especially in the relevant clinical area
• Clinical Educators course or equivalent

Desirable

• Membership of the Professional Organisation

ExperienceEssential

• Significant recent clinical experience in relevant clinical area
• Experience of multidisciplinary goal planning, development of care pathways and using outcome measures
• Experience in implementing evidence based practice in speciality

Desirable

• Previous Band 7 or equivalent experience in relevant post
• Recent, relevant work in an NHS environment

Skills/Knowledge/ AbilitiesEssential

• Advanced knowledge of assessment and treatment approaches for the effective management of relevant conditions
• Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate as appropriate and manage time effectively
• Ability to comprehend and work within the Trust’s policies of data protection, equal opportunities and health and safety and meet differing patient needs
• Skills in supervision, mentoring and coaching
• Competent IT skills

Desirable

• Knowledge of recent NHS developments and their impact on service provision

Person SpecificationEducation/ QualificationsEssential

• Degree (or equivalent) in Occupational Therapy
• Evidence of CPD through maintenance of a portfolio, especially in the relevant clinical area
• Clinical Educators course or equivalent

Desirable

• Membership of the Professional Organisation

ExperienceEssential

• Significant recent clinical experience in relevant clinical area
• Experience of multidisciplinary goal planning, development of care pathways and using outcome measures
• Experience in implementing evidence based practice in speciality

Desirable

• Previous Band 7 or equivalent experience in relevant post
• Recent, relevant work in an NHS environment

Skills/Knowledge/ AbilitiesEssential

• Advanced knowledge of assessment and treatment approaches for the effective management of relevant conditions
• Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate as appropriate and manage time effectively
• Ability to comprehend and work within the Trust’s policies of data protection, equal opportunities and health and safety and meet differing patient needs
• Skills in supervision, mentoring and coaching
• Competent IT skills

Desirable

• Knowledge of recent NHS developments and their impact on service provision

Expected salary

£54320 – 60981 per year

Location

West London

Job date

Sun, 12 Jan 2025 00:19:38 GMT

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