Job summary
The Occupational Therapy Department at Great Ormond Street Hospital have a vacancy in our newly established Band 6 Rotation. This exciting opportunity offers you the opportunity to work in a world-renowned tertiary hospital with children and young people, within the following specialty areas:
Acute Neurology and Neurosurgery
Orthopaedics
Rheumatology and Neurodisability (Movement Disorders)
Cardiac and Respiratory
Oncology
International and Private Patient Care (Mixed caseload, predominantly neurology and oncology)
Pain
You will be one of seven Band 6 Occupational Therapists working in our Occupational Therapy Team of 35. You will be supported by one of our Band 7 Therapists through regular supervision and have access to both our department Inservice training and the Band 6 AHP Preceptorship Programme run by the Education Department. Opportunities to develop leadership skills alongside expert clinical knowledge are available for the right candidate who is passionate about a career in acute paediatrics.
Main duties of the job
The role involves provision of occupational therapy assessment and intervention in one of seven specialty areas at Great Ormond Street Hospital. You will work alongside occupational therapy colleagues as part of multidisciplinary teams, providing exemplary care for children and young people with complex conditions. Whilst most of the rotational specialities involve working on the acute wards, there is also some outpatient clinic work and the opportunity to offer a variety of interventions both individually and in conjunction with other professionals. Due to the nature of the wards, the ability to work flexibly at a fast pace, and to autonomously clinically reason when presented with complex scenarios is a must. Liaison with children's local services is paramount to ensure continuity of care and safe discharge, and expert communication skills are therefore a necessity. The role also involves input into the Pan Hospital Wheelchair Service and previous experience of assessing for and providing a wide range of wheelchairs and seating systems would be extremely beneficial.
We are looking for a dynamic, forward-thinking individual who has both the competencies required to work with children and young people to maximise occupational engagement, and the capability to do so within a tertiary level setting.
About us
We are keen to make our workforce as diverse as the communities we serve, and we hope to attract applications from underrepresented groups, including people with Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic heritage, people with a disability, and people from LGBTQ+ communities. By growing an ever more diverse workforce, we'll have a greater range of perspectives and knowledge, meaning that we can provide the children and young people at our hospital with even better care.
Our hospital is committed to creating an environment that is open and inclusive. Our staff are encouraged to engage with colleagues through the following networks: REACH (Race, Ethnicity and Cultural Heritage) ENABLED (Enhancing Abilities & Leveraging Disabilities Network), PRIDE and Women's networks; all of which are sponsored by a member of our Executive Management Team.
We want to ensure that all of our people, regardless of their background, are seen and heard. We want to attract applicants that share our commitment to inclusion and that understand diversity is a strength that is embraced and valued.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Combined Values
Essential
- Combined Values
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- Degree or equivalent qualification in Occupational Therapy
- Health and Care Professions Council registration
Desirable
- Post graduate training in standardised occupational therapy assessment and evidence-based interventions
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Previous experience as an OT working with children with developmental conditions, providing therapy that focuses on occupational performance.
- Experience of paediatric postural management including assessment for wheelchairs and specialist seating
- Experience of assessing for and recommending / providing specialist equipment to enable engagement in activities of daily living and support participation.
- Knowledge of child development and the impact of medical conditions on typical developmental trajectories and occupational performance.
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of housing adaptations, including feasibility of proposed solutions.
- Awareness of national initiatives and legislation pertaining to Health and Social Care and the relevance to Occupational Therapy provision within a tertiary setting.
- Experience of active involvement in clinical support networks relevant to paediatric occupational therapy.
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Able to work cooperatively and constructively to facilitate good relationships across different professions.
- Ability to clearly articulate the role of the OT within an acute paediatric setting; to communicate the value it offers children and their families regarding functional independence, health and wellbeing.
- Ability to prioritise own workload within the context of competing demands across separate wards or departments.
- Ability to supervise and mentor students and support workers.
- Ability to clinically reason recommendations for equipment.
- Well-developed organisation, computer and time management skills.
- Good written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to adapt to changing demands and to work flexibly as required for a rotational post
Desirable
- Knowledge translation skills that support development of an evidence-based service
- Ability to identify appropriate areas for quality improvement within both clinical and professional spaces
- Skills required to contribute to departmental audits and to engage in team research projects.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Great Ormond Street Hospital
Great Ormond Street
London
WC1N 3JH
United Kingdom
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