Band 6 Occupational Therapist

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An exciting opportunity for a full-time Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join the Gen Med Rehabilitation team at Clayponds Hospital. You will work in a skilled, friendly multi-disciplinary team (MDT). As one of the Band 6 Occupational Therapists you will be expected to carry a clinical caseload and be an active member of the multi-disciplinary rehabilitation team.

You will work closely with the Band 7 and 6 Occupational Therapists on Jasmin and Magnolia wards to ensure we deliver high-quality Occupational Therapy input to our patients. The successful candidate will be part of a supportive and friendly AHP team including Physiotherapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Dieticians, Psychologists, Therapy Technicians, as well as a larger MDT of our Nurses, Doctors and Pharmacists.

Jasmin and Magnolia wards are an integral part of the wider Intermediate Care team based at Clayponds Hospital. Patients have access to a variety of equipment in a large unique gym space and additional specific designated ADL rooms. Patients receive specialist therapy input until they are able to return to their preferred discharge destination.

• Work within the clinical team, managing your own caseload including assessment, implementation, and evaluation of treatment and applying specialist skills to support patients presenting with varied and complex conditions.
• With senior support, provide clinical expertise in the prioritisation and treatment of patients within the scope of the conditions referred to the integrated care service. Ensure that service provision supports the objectives of Ealing Community Partners and meets expectations regarding national guidelines.
• Primarily work on Jasmin and/or Magnolia Ward with the General Medical and Admission avoidance bed, but may be asked to cover the other neurological/general rehab wards as required.
• Ensure the service provision supports the objectives of the Trust.
• Train and supervise junior staff in the team and support students on placement.
• Work with the senior clinical team in the development of a robust service delivery model, facilitate the effective use of resources, and execute appropriate changes to meet current demand.

West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health, physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation. Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs.

The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m. The Trust is rated as ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as ‘Outstanding’. The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board.

The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.

Name:
Sarah Fisher

Job title:

Care Therapy Lead
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Entry level

Full-time

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care