Job Title: Senior Occupational Therapist
Location: St John's Wood
Type: Permanent
Shift Pattern: Full time, 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £44,904.50 per annum
Sanctuary Personnel are currently seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our client's Therapies team at a prestigious hospital located in St John’s Wood, London. As a valued member of their team, you will operate as an autonomous practitioner, delivering high-quality clinical services to meet the diverse needs of their patients.
Responsibilities:
- Take professional and legal responsibility for all aspects of occupational therapy practice in accordance with hospital standards and professional codes of conduct.
- Manage a specialised caseload effectively, prioritising clinical needs and time management.
- Conduct thorough therapy assessments, considering patients' diagnoses and disease stages to determine appropriate interventions.
- Provide evidence-based therapeutic advice to patients, caregivers, and clinicians, using advanced clinical judgement when necessary.
- Utilise advanced communication skills to facilitate therapy interventions in sensitive situations.
- Collaborate with patients, caregivers, and multidisciplinary teams to continuously assess, evaluate, and review treatment objectives.
- Make recommendations for ongoing patient management based on theoretical and practical knowledge.
- Play an active role in discharge planning and produce clear, evidence-based resources for patients.
- Ensure compliance with consent policies and maintain accurate patient documentation and records.
- Demonstrate flexibility in communication and interpersonal skills to overcome various barriers.
- Liaise with referrers and provide feedback to ensure collaborative working within the multidisciplinary team.
Requirements:
- BSc (hons) degree or diploma in Occupational Therapy or diploma or equivalent
- Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration for Occupational Therapy
- Evidence of post graduate professional development
- Evidence of study or intending to study at Masters level is desirable
- Member of specialist interest group is desirable
- Evidence of additional specialist knowledge acquired through relevant post-graduate training
- Experience of working with an array of patients in the inpatient occupational therapy setting
- Experience of working in the outpatient occupational therapy setting
- Experience of a wide range of approaches for the management of complex patients is desirable
- Knowledge and experience of audit and research is desirable
- Experience of multidisciplinary team working is desirable
- Experience of working at Band 6 level is desirable
- Experience of teaching to own professional group and MDT is desirable
Why Apply:
Joining their team offers you a supportive and engaging environment with ongoing development and training opportunities. In addition to a competitive salary, they offer a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Private healthcare scheme
- 27 days annual leave
- Blue Light Card discounts
- Interest-free season ticket loans
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free eye check-up vouchers
- Discounts at local businesses
- Personal development and training courses
- Career progression opportunities
- Continuation of NHS pension for NHS employees joining us
If you are seeking a new challenge and want to be part of a successful and forward-thinking organisation, we encourage you to apply today through Sanctuary Personnel.
