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Job overview

An exciting opportunity is open for a motivated and enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join our team as the Band 7 Team Lead Occupational Therapist for our Medicine team. This is a full-time, permanent role.

The team are responsible for the assessment and treatment of patients admitted under Care of the Elderly, Internal Medicine, Infectious Disease and Respiratory Medicine. The post holder will carry a varied caseload of patients whilst also supporting and developing other members of the therapy team. The role will involve working effectively with the multi-disciplinary team and leading on the management of complex patients.

The successful candidate will be a dynamic and holistic occupational therapist who has appropriate clinical experience at Band 6 level within an NHS acute setting; enabling them to provide decisive and effective therapy input. High level communication and leadership skills and a flexible approach when working under pressure are essential for this role.

The post holder will be supported by Clinical Leads and a Physiotherapy Team Lead, as well as the wider Therapy Department and MDT. UCLH is committed to supporting research and staff development and there is access to excellent development opportunities. We are able to consider candidates who need sponsorship for a visa for this role.

Main duties of the job
  • Responsible for providing clinical and operational leadership to the Medicine teams.
  • To provide highly specialised assessment and treatment of patients within medical specialities
  • To be responsible for daily operational activities and planning, evaluation and development of the Medicine and Care of the Elderly team.
  • To provide expert advice, guidance and information to other health and social care professionals, carers and relatives.
  • To work with the Clinical Leads and Head of Therapies to implement department, directorate and trust objectives.
  • To focus on developing and promoting the role of and Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Support Staff within the speciality, as well as developing and promoting protocols and standards in the care of medical and elderly patients.
  • To be responsible for induction, training supervision and appraisal of junior staff, students and support staff on rotation in the Team.
  • To build excellent working relationships with the wider MDT (including Ward Managers, Matrons, General Managers and Medical Teams), representing therapies at specialty meetings, on projects and working groups.
  • To be prepared to participate in 7-day working.
Working for our organisation

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

  • University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
  • National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
  • Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
  • University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
  • Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
  • University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
  • The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
  • University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in womenโ€™s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

This vacancy has been advertised in accordance with the new NHS pay rate which will take effect from autumn 2024. Please note if your employment starts before the 24/25 pay scales are implemented you will be paid under the 23/24 pay scales and any backpay will be adjusted accordingly. Further information can be found at https://www.nhsemployers.org/articles/pay-scales-202425

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

UCLH top trust to work at in England โ€“ for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England โ€“ for the second year in a row.

UCLH top trust to work at in England โ€“ for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.

Person specification
Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential criteria

  • Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy
  • State Registered Occupational Therapist (HCPC)
  • Evidence of relevant post qualification study at postgraduate level or equivalent knowledge
  • Good written and spoken English

Desirable criteria

  • MSc or Diploma relating to aspects of Occupational Therapy Practice
Experience

Essential criteria

  • Significant experience at Band 6 level including recent acute, physical Occupational Therapy
  • Experience in care of the elderly or general medicine.
  • Post-graduate experience in neurology, respiratory and infectious diseases.
  • Previous NHS experience as an Occupational Therapist.
  • Highly specialist knowledge and experience of a wide range of approaches to the management of complex problems.
  • Evidence of working independently to take full responsibility for clinical care of patients
Skills and Abilities

Essential criteria

  • Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
  • Enquiring, critical approach to work
  • Caring attitude to patients
  • Competent in use of IT programmes: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, internet, e-mail and databases
Communication

Essential criteria

  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, MDT members and other agencies in person, over the phone and in writing
  • Previous experience of formal presentations to MDT groups.

Desirable criteria

  • Experience of close working relationships with higher education institutions
  • Personal and People Development

Essential criteria

  • Experience of supervision and appraisal
  • Experience leading a small team.
  • Experience of teaching clinical skills to qualified and non-qualified staff members
  • Excellent time management and organisational skills
  • Ability to recognise work related stress and pressures in yourself and others and offer support in managing it.
Specific Requirements

Essential criteria

  • Able to conduct yourself in a professional, confident and assertive manner
  • Able to join 7 day services rota
  • Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion

Essential criteria

  • Demonstrate an understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties

At UCLH, we have a real โ€˜One Teamโ€™ ethos, and our values โ€“ safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.

At UCLH we take equality of opportunity seriously and are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer, with a culture that creates a real sense of belonging and trust. It is our fundamental aim, to recruit, retain and promote a diverse mix of people who are representative of our local communities. Applications are encouraged from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives to support our world class research, innovation and creativity.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff and has a dedicated policy which allows staff to apply for flexible working right from the beginning of employment. For more information please go to: https://www.uclh.nhs.uk/work-with-us/why-choose-uclh/flexible-working.

We offer our permanent staff an interest free season ticket loan for travel, all our staff have access to free independent and confidential support, large retail discounts, a staff discount platform, cycle to work scheme and on-site accommodation to name a few.

Additionally, UCLH Arts and Heritageโ€™s staff wellbeing programme, Creative Comfort, offers a variety of ways to engage with the arts as a member of UCLH staff. You can try out the weekly choir, weekly art club and join the Culture Club for exclusive access to free and discounted tickets for opera, exhibitions, theatre and more.

We recognise, reward and thank colleagues by nominating them for our annual Celebrating Excellence Awards, which are funded by UCLH Charity.

We are also members of www.mytrustbenefits.co.uk/ which offers discounts on high street retail stores, offers on travel deals, and also to take advantage of cash back schemes.

This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.

Please note that all correspondence regarding your application will be via email. The emails will be sent to you via TRAC.jobs and not via NHS Jobs, we encourage you to check your inbox regularly.

Please note that if you are at present in a training position on the 2016 new junior doctorโ€™s contract and are applying for a Trust doctor role your salary will not be pay protected.

You will be placed on the appropriate point of the Trust Doctor pay scale based on your previous experience.

Please note that if you have not heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date of the advert to assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.

The Trust uses electronic new starter forms on Trac to collect personal details. Information collected is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system.

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