This exciting static post offers the opportunity to work at the heart of patient flow within the Emergency Department (ED) and Acute Medical Unit (AMU). The post holder will play a vital role in delivering a dynamic and responsive Occupational Therapy service, while building strong collaborative links across departments to promote an effective multidisciplinary approach.
You will be integral to the ongoing development and enhancement of Occupational Therapy within this fast-paced clinical area, contributing to service innovation and improvement. In addition, you will support the growth of the future workforce by supervising, teaching, and mentoring students, junior staff, and support workers.
The post requires a flexible approach to working and requires the post holder to undertake weekend commitments as part of a 7 day service.
To identify, prioritise and manage patients presenting with impairments for OT intervention.
To assess and treat patients with complex needs who would benefit from a co-ordinated multidisciplinary assessment, rehabilitation and discharge service.
To be competent in the administration of specific OT assessments of motor, sensory, cognitive, perceptual, psychosocial and functional areas.
To work closely with patients and carers to incorporate service users views in the setting of goals, implementation and evaluation of treatment programmes.
Conduct risk assessments and implement risk management strategies including the use of Therapeutic Manual Handling techniques and the Lone Working Policy.
To assess and demonstrate the safe use of equipment and adaptations and recommend provision thereof. To advise carers on the safe use of equipment
To write Occupational Therapy reports for referring hospitals, Social Services and other agencies detailing functional status, discharge recommendations, and recommendations regarding ongoing Occupational Therapy intervention.
To liaise and work with referring hospitals, Social Services and other agencies to ensure continuity of care.
To assist with planning and prioritisation of patient workload in the event of staff absence to ensure Occupational Therapy service is maintained.
To communicate complex information to patients and carers with appropriate understanding and reassurance.
The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King’s to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King’s is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone’s contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust’s carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
Main duties of the job
Clinical:
To identify, prioritise and manage patients presenting with impairments for Occupational Therapy intervention.
To assess and treat patients with complex needs who would benefit from a co-ordinated multidisciplinary assessment, rehabilitation and discharge service.
To be competent in the administration of specific Occupational Therapy assessments of motor, sensory, cognitive, perceptual, psychosocial and functional areas.
To be competent in the development and implementation of remedial and preventative treatment programmes addressing motor, sensory, cognitive, perceptual, psychosocial and functional areas, both individually and in group settings.
To work closely with patients and carers to incorporate service users views in the setting of goals, implementation and evaluation of treatment programmes.
To conduct risk assessments and implement risk management strategies including the use of Therapeutic Manual Handling techniques and the Lone Working Policy..
Duties and Responsibilities:
Management:
To participate in the planning, evaluation and audit of practice, clinical pathways and protocols within the Occupational Therapy Service with a view to measuring efficiency and ensuring high quality standards.
To participate in the delivery of the Occupational Therapy Service development plan.
To supervise and provide support for Junior Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Students, Occupational Therapy Assistants and Technicians as instructed by the Head of Occupational Therapy.
To carry out administrative duties as required e.g. assist in ordering, receiving and maintaining stock and managing petty cash.
To be aware of and implement the Health and Safety Act, Occupational Therapy Departmental policy and Trust policies.
Education:
To review and reflect on own practice and performance through effective use of professional and operational supervision and appraisal.
To instruct and supervise Junior Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Students and Occupational Therapy Assistants and Technicians according to their training and development needs, as identified through regular supervision and performance appraisal.
To demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate current research, apply them to practice and disseminate findings at a local level.
To broaden research and development skills through participation in local audit and research projects.
To demonstrate leadership skills through the management of designated projects.
People Management and Performance
Lead, coach and manage the performance of the team in line with good people management practices. Ensuring excellence is recognised and underperformance is addressed.
Participate in regular performance appraisal meetings and ensure each member of the team has a clear set of objectives and development plans.
Ensure the team is compliance with all statutory, mandatory training together with any professional training requirements, ensuring they are up to date and fully compliant.
Manage team absences including sickness in line with Trust policy ensuring the appropriate return to work meetings occur, e-roster is updated and productivity is at keep to the highest possible level.
Identify and fill any vacancies that arise within the team in line with the Trust’s recruitment policy and process.
Identify talent and support the internal talent management process in order attract and retain and succession plan for your people..
General
The post holder has a general duty of care for their own health, safety and wellbeing and that of work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post.
To observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations.
We want to be an organisation where everyone shares a commitment to delivering the very best care and feels like their contribution is valuable and valued
All employees must hold an 'nhs.net' email account which will be the Trust's formal route for email communication.
Everyone is responsible for promoting inclusion no matter their role or team. At King’s, we want to create an environment where everyone feels valued, respected and welcome
