Advanced Paediatric Occupational Therapist

Role: Advanced Occupational Therapist - Outpatient OR Acute paediatrics
Town / Site: London / The Portland Hospital
Full time: 37.5 hours
Permanent
Salary: This role offers a competitive salary dependent on experience

We're looking for an Advanced Occupational Therapist to join our team at The Portland Hospital currently rated "Good" by the CQC .

We are looking for a therapist with experience in acute care and rehabilitation OR a therapist with experience in outpatient care and rehabilitation.

As an Advanced Occupational Therapist, you will be responsible for the independent management of your caseload (including best practice assessment and treatment interventions), supervision of junior staff and will be responsible in supporting the Lead OT in project management and service development of the larger department. Inpatient care will predominantly consist of a caseload of PICU, cardiac and the NICU if appropriate. The Outpatient caseload will consist predominantly of; neurorehab, Autism, learning difficulties, sensory processing, developmental delay and seating assessments. As we are a supportive and dynamic team, the opportunity to cross cover sections and departments is available.

At the Portland Hospital we have a dynamic team and dynamic caseload offering continuous learning opportunities and the chance to experience a wide range of specialities. We are passionate about learning and create ongoing opportunities for formal and informal learning and CPD opportunities.

What you'll bring:
• HCPC registered
• Relevant Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Experience as Band 7 Paediatric Occupational Therapist
• Experience working in a hospital environment
• Experience in service development
• Good communication skills
• Willingness to learn and work as an MDT

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 an Advanced 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.