Bank Specialist Occupational Therapist (Rotational) Band 6

Overview

Bank Specialist Occupational Therapist (Rotational) Band 6 – Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. The Therapies team at the Royal Free Hospital is innovative, creative, and truly inter-disciplinary. This team always focuses on delivering high quality, patient centred care. Our team is friendly and supportive with a strong emphasis on supportive supervision, an active learning environment, staff welfare and teamwork using the “What matters to you?” framework.VISA SPONSORSHIP DOES NOT APPLY TO THIS ROLERotations

The Occupational Therapist has to attend both ad hoc and regular work within the band 6 general rotations. The rotations happen on a 9 monthly basis across the following clinical teams:Vascular and AmputeesTrauma and OrthopaedicsHand TherapyHealth Services for Older PeopleRapid Response / AandEAcute Stroke and NeurologyComplex MedicineRole and Responsibilities

Provide specialised Occupational Therapy (OT) service to patients treated within RFH services in the given clinical area, working under guidance and incorporating evidence-based practice (EBP) in the management of patient care.Clinically supervise and guide the professional work of less experienced therapy staff and students as appropriate, while complying with professional and departmental standards of practice.Assist in operational issues in the absence of the Therapy Team Leader.Refer to the attached Job Description/Person Specification for further information.Requirements and Expectations

Demonstrate the Trust values and the responsibilities outlined in the job description and person specification. Have proven experience of working in the relevant areas of clinical therapy services.Why Join

Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research. We measure progress against five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers’ money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.Diversity and Inclusion

Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We are committed to diversity and undertake initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities, and to promote good relations and understanding among staff.Additional information

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Deborah Ferreira, Job title: Occupational Therapist (Lead), Email: deborah.ferreira@nhs.net, Tel: 020 7794 0500. Temporary Staffing | Recruitment Services, Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, Royal Free Hospital, PO Box 50, Civic Centre, Enfield, Middlesex, EN1 3XA. Tel: 02078302065.Internal extension: 23400 Option ..... full job details .....