Description
We have a new opportunity for a motivated and experienced Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic Respiratory, Surgery & Critical Care Therapy Team at Barnet Hospital - part of the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
The post is fixed term, up to September 2027, full time (37.5 hours per week), but flexible working may be considered.
This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic band 5 or 6 Occupational Therapist with experience of working in the acute setting with patients with complex needs. Full induction; access to training; joint working and ongoing support will be provided from the friendly and dedicated therapists within the team and wider department.
Main duties of the job
Providing Occupational Therapy intervention for patients in both ward and intensive care areas, with respiratory, cardiac, medical, surgical and critical care conditions. This includes ventilated patients and those with tracheostomy or laryngectomy.
Taking on team leadership responsibilities, including supervising band 5 therapists, support workers and OT students. Excellent communication skills; the ability to work well in a team; an interest in the training and supervision of staff, and a positive and flexible approach is essential.
Joining an established Therapy team of Physiotherapists, Dietitians, Speech & Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists and Therapy Support Workers supported by a Clinical Lead Therapist. You will be encouraged to take an active role in current projects, including service development, training and audit.
Working in a rewarding and challenging clinical environment. The therapies department at Barnet Hospital is committed to ensuring staff feel supported with career progression through supervision; appraisal; in-house / external training and leadership development. The department operates a 7 day service, and you will be expected to work one weekend in four on a rota basis.
Benefits
- Flexible working hours and generous benefits
- Next level training and leadership development
- A very friendly and welcoming service where staff wellbeing is a high priority
Requirements
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Shared Commitments
- HCPC Registration and Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Experience in a broad rotational post, including work with respiratory patients and complex discharge planning
- Able to work under pressure, document information accurately, and demonstrate sound reasoning skills
- Effective Communication Skills and problem-solving skills
- Computer literate and presentation skills
Desirable
- Membership of Special Interest group and evidence of attendance at relevant postgraduate courses
- Experience of working at band 6 level, student or therapy assistant supervision, and working in intensive care
- Understanding of clinical governance and its implication for services, including involvement in audit and research