We are looking to recruit an innovative and enthusiastic occupational therapist to join the trauma, orthopaedic and surgical therapy team, comprising qualified and assistant therapy staff within the Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. We require a highly specialised Band 7 Occupational Therapist, with previous experience working in the areas of trauma, orthopaedic, vascular surgery, plastic and general surgery, providing intervention to patients experiencing a wide range of conditions, whose needs are often challenging and complex. The post holder will carry a varied caseload of complex trauma, vascular and surgical patients, including patients stepped down from the major trauma unit at St. Mary’s Hospital, and vascular and traumatic amputees. The successful applicant will also be responsible for managing inpatient referrals, and overseeing the day to day work load, supervision and appraisal of junior staff. They will also work closely supporting the service lead in improving efficiencies and developing services. We are looking for a dedicated and motivated occupational therapist, with excellent communication and people management skills to join and compliment our established teams. This post is currently based mainly at St Mary’s Hospital but the post-holder may be required to cover the orthopaedic and surgery wards at Charing Cross Hospital as service needs dictate. • To provide a high quality Occupational Therapy service within the specialties of Trauma and Orthopaedics (T&O), vascular surgery and General Surgery. • Patients seen have a wide range of trauma, vascular and surgical conditions and their needs are frequently complex. • The service aim is for clinical risk management pre and post-operatively, post-injury or post-diagnosis, to maximise functional ability and ensure safe discharge of patients. • This team covers Orthopaedics, Vascular Surgery, Plastics, GI Surgery, Major Trauma Unit step down patients and the Surgical Rehabilitation Unit. • Conditions seen include various types of trauma, vascular, amputees, cancer and palliative surgical patients and other surgeries. • The post holder will have their own caseload and actively participate in the ongoing development, evaluation and audit of this service. • To provide team leadership, direction and support for junior staff and students. • To assist in the management, development of occupational therapy services, including service reviews and audit. To hold responsibility for defined projects. • To comply with the College of Occupational Therapists Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct. • To provide speciality OT input into education, training and development programmes for staff and students within clinical speciality and profession At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities. We encourage staff to have the Covid vaccination to protect themselves, patients, other colleagues as well as the wider community. Please note it is an operational requirement to comply with infection prevention and control procedures within the Trust such as lateral flow testing, handwashing and the wearing of masks, according to the procedures in place at any time or location. As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually. We welcome discussions about flexible working and encourage a range of flexible working opportunities wherever we can. 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 overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert. This advert closes on Wednesday 15 May 2024