09 Oct
London Bridge Hospital
Isle of Portland
Job description
Senior / Specialist Occupational Therapist - Outpatients
London, The Portland Hospital
Permanent / Full Time 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday
£Competitive salary dependent on experience
We’re looking for a Senior Specialist Occupational Therapist to join our Therapy team at The Portland Hospital, currently rated Good by the CQC and home to the largest private hospital-based rehabilitation centre in the UK.
Internationally renowned for clinical excellence, The Portland Hospital is the only independent hospital in the UK entirely dedicated to women and children.
Our inpatient and outpatient specialties reflect this, providing clinical expertise in Paediatrics, Obstetrics and Women s Health.
Our Paediatric wards hold 56 inpatient beds + 11 day case and are equipped with the latest technology to provide advanced medical and surgical care, including a Paediatric Neurorehabilitation Unit and a Paediatric Intensive Care Unit which reflects the acuity and complex nature of the children who are admitted to our hospital
The role of this Specialist Occupational Therapist post will primarily involve the assessment and treatment of your own clinical caseload of Outpatients covering a wide variety of diagnoses including but not restricted to;
cerebral palsy, autism, developmental delays, congenital and genetic differences as well as wheelchair and equipment assessments and prescriptions.
Although this role is predominantly outpatient based, there will be an expectation that the candidate will assist with the management of the inpatient caseload as and when needed.
At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of.
We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.
What you’ll bring :
BSc (Hons) in Occupational Therapy (or equivalent).
Current registered member of Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
Minimum 2 years experience in Paediatrics in a clinical setting, such as an outpatient clinic or hospital. Previous hospital and acute experience or exposure is beneficial.
Knowledge and application of paediatric OT assessments and interventions relevant to a paediatric client group.
Experience working with an outpatient caseload with varying knowledge and experience with different conditions and diagnoses.
Why HCA UK?
Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers.
In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities.
Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.
We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients.
That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day.
As a Senior / Specialist Occupational Therapist, you’ll be eligible for :
25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
Group Life Assurance from day one
Critical illness cover
Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
Discounts with over 800 major retailers
Diversity and Inclusion
Patients first.
Colleagues always. That’s the guiding philosophy behind our approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging.
We believe healthcare is built on a foundation of inclusion, compassion and respect for our patients and for each other.
By working together with our colleagues we’re creating a truly inclusive environment, where individual differences are celebrated and everyone can achieve their potential.
We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities.
That’s why we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them
▶️ Senior/Specialist Occupational Therapist
🖊️ London Bridge Hospital
📍 Isle of Portland