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Band 4 O T Technician

Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals Trust are actively recruiting for a Band 4 Occupational Therapy Technician to work within our medical teams. We are looking for a motivated, dynamic and innovative individual to join one of our friendly teams of therapists at Queen’s Hospital.
As an Occupational Therapy Technician you will be required to communicate well and be confident to work within guidelines and protocols. You will be working under the guidance of Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists within the team and be able to follow direct instructions. You will also need to work independently and report back your findings.
Experience of working as a band 3 therapy assistant of health care assistant in the National Health Service is required, and the ability to thrive under pressure would be an advantage. Working in this fast paced environment, you will have the opportunity to expand your clinical skills and knowledge.
We have moved in line with the Government agenda for the NHS providing a 7-day service in order to achieve the highest quality of care for our patients. We are looking for a person who will enjoy the benefits of this working pattern and any successful applicant will be included in the weekend Rota to cover these wards.
If you have the skills outlined above and want a rewarding opportunity where you will be encouraged to influence and develop services whilst being valued and supported then apply today.

To provide skilled routine, and non-routine, clinical and technical support to the Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy team and clerical staff associated with the team.

To accept patients allocated by the Therapists, assess, and treat according to protocols and guidelines. To monitor patient progression and make alterations to intervention as required.

To work independently, with access to direct supervision as required, and maintain close communication with the team to facilitate patient care.

To organise and participate in the team induction and in-service training programs.

To carry out other duties deemed necessary by the Lead Clinician in discussion with the post holder to ensure adequate provision of service.

• The state registered therapist will at all times remain responsible for:
• Allocation for assessment / intervention
• Overseeing the primary clinical intervention plan and agreeing the expected progression of the patient
• Overseeing the clinical quality and ensuring appropriateness of the intervention practised with the patient.

Under the leadership of our Chair Jacqui Smith and Matthew Trainer, our Chief Executive, we provide care for the residents of three of the most diverse London boroughs. More than half of our 7,500 strong workforce are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and most live in Barking and Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge. We also provide healthcare services to people in south west Essex, and specialist neurosciences services to the whole of the county.

Our services include all the major specialties of large acute hospitals, operating from two main sites - King George Hospital in Goodmayes and Queen’s Hospital in Romford. We also provide outpatient services at Brentwood Community Hospital, Barking Hospital, Loxford Polyclinic, and Harold Wood Polyclinic. We have two of the busiest emergency departments in London.

As we recover from Covid-19, we’re proud to be leading the way nationally in reducing the time our patients wait to get the treatment they need. The pandemic provided the drive for our teams to innovate and change.

We know we have more work to do to improve waiting times for urgent and emergency care, and our performance against the four-hour emergency access standard remains challenged, in comparison to many other London trusts.

We are particularly proud of our regional Neurosciences Centre; Radiotherapy Centre; Hyper Acute Stroke Unit; and dedicated breast care service at King George Hospital. We’re also pleased to be part of the NEL Cancer Alliance.

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.

Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.

All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a 6-month probationary period.

Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process or assistance with completion of the form (for applicants with a disability) can be made to Rebecca Hills, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708435000 ext 5937. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.