University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Rotational Occupational Therapist
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About UCLH
This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the largest Trusts in the UK. At UCLH we are committed to delivering top quality care, excellent education and worldwide research. The therapy department is a friendly and supportive environment to develop clinical and project skills.
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About the Role
We are looking for a dynamic and motivated occupational therapist with excellent communication skills and an innovative and flexible approach. You must be a team player with a broad range of student experience.
This role has 6-month rotations across a range of specialities including:
- Surgery
- Orthopaedics
- Oncology and Haematology
- General Medicine
- Rehabilitation
- Neurology
The rotations are across several sites including University College Hospital and the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery. In some rotations staff will be expected to participate in 7-day services or weekend working.
Responsibilities
- Provide high quality Occupational Therapy input including assessment, treatment and advice to patients in a variety of settings.
- Demonstrate strong communication skills with a range of stakeholders including patient’s family members and MDT.
- Provide patient centred care to ensure a holistic and individualised treatment/intervention is delivered.
- Perform safe manual handling tasks, fitting and delivery of ADL equipment, and basic IT skills.
- Participate in evidence-based audits and service development projects in conjunction with the Senior Therapists (OT/PT) in order to ensure high standards of care & service development are maintained and improved.
- Demonstrate time management and prioritisation skills to effectively manage own caseload.
- Responsible for accurate and timely documentation in line with RCOT and trust guidelines.
- Compliance with the Trust’s Equal Opportunities Policy. Avoiding behaviour which discriminates against service users and fellow employees/potential employees on the ground of sex, sexuality, marital status, race, age, colour, nationality ethnic origin, religion or disability.
- Be an integral member of a team assuming delegated responsibilities for supervision of students and assistant members of staff as required.
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About UCLH
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.
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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 women’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.
Contact
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Claire Smart
- Job title: Team Lead Occupational Therapist
- Email address: claire.smart@nhs.net
For further information please contact Claire Smart claire.smart@nhs.net
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