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    Senior Specialist Occupational Therapist - London, United Kingdom - Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

    Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
    Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust London, United Kingdom

    2 weeks ago

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    Job summary

    This position offers an exciting opportunity for a Senior Specialist Occupational Therapist to join a dynamic transdisciplinary therapy team in the Emergency Department. We are looking for someone independent, proactive, and passionate about working in this fast-paced environment with a focus on older adults.

    The ideal candidate should be adept at providing patient-centred care, particularly in admission avoidance, and possess strong clinical assessment and treatment skills. We need someone who can think on their feet, provide timely interventions, and promote independence while minimizing unnecessary admissions. Additionally, flexibility, leadership abilities, and a commitment to patient care and staff development are essential.

    This role involves working extended hours, weekends, and bank holidays on a rotational basis within the emergency department.

    Main duties of the job

    • Provide high-quality Occupational Therapy to a complex caseload of patients in the Emergency Department at St. Thomas' Hospital.
    • Manage complex cases using advanced clinical reasoning and a client-centred approach.
    • Lead and supervise team members, including students on placements.
    • Contribute to service developments and maintain connections with relevant clinical groups.

    About the company

    Guy's and St Thomas' is a leading NHS Foundation Trust in the UK, offering a wide range of hospital and community services. They specialize in various areas such as cancer, orthopaedics, and cardiovascular services, providing excellent care to patients locally and beyond. The organization focuses on collaborative practices to enhance patient care and is dedicated to continuous improvement and innovation in healthcare.

    They recently joined forces with the Royal Brompton and Harefield to create a world-renowned heart and lung center, solidifying their position as a hub for cutting-edge research and top-quality care.

    Job responsibilities

    • Manage patients in the Emergency department with diverse diagnoses using advanced clinical decision-making.
    • Undertake assessments, develop treatment plans, and collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team for optimal patient outcomes.
    • Demonstrate expertise in various assessments and interventions to support patient care.
    • Lead and supervise team members, participate in service developments, and engage with clinical interest groups.
    • Handle challenging situations with professionalism and empathy.

    Please refer to the attached Job Description for further details

    Training and Qualifications

    Essential

    • Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy
    • HPC Registration
    • Masters level training in specialist area or significant practical experience

    Experience

    Essential

    • Senior Level Clinical Experience
    • Continued professional development and ability to supervise junior staff
    • Audit, research, and service development experience

    Desirable

    • 2-3 years in Emergency department, Elderly care, General medicine, Community

    Skills and Abilities

    Essential

    • Specialist knowledge of Occupational Therapy processes
    • Ability to work autonomously and within multi-disciplinary teams
    • Clinical leadership and team building skills
    • Commitment to improving service user experience
    • Knowledge of national healthcare initiatives and legislation

    Desirable

    • Management and Operational Training

    Personal Qualities

    Essential

    • Excellent communication and conflict management skills
    • Adherence to professional guidelines and codes of ethics

    Desirable

    • Membership of professional body
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