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Use the job search to find and apply for roles using keywords or look at the roles listed below. West London NHS Trust provides a full range of mental health, community and physical healthcare services for children, adults and older people living in the London boroughs of Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham and Hounslow. Job overviewThe Hounslow Integrated Community Response Service (ICRS) is looking for new team members. We are currently seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist or experienced Junior Occupational Therapist wanting to progress to Senior level as part of a development programme. You must have a broad range of previous experience and knowledge, looking for an opportunity to develop skills in admission avoidance, rapid response and management of acutely unwell clients in crisis in the community. You must be flexible and responsive with excellent time management skills as the team is required to be reactive and priorities change frequently throughout the day. If you apply as a Junior Occupational Therapist, you will be considered for a 6-month development programme to reach Senior level in this time frame. This will be assessed as part of the programme, and you will be provided support to reach these goals. You should have sound skills in clinical reasoning, excellent communication and be confident in working alone and in a busy multi-disciplinary environment. You will have opportunities to develop yourself, be involved with the professional development of more junior staff, HSC Assistants, Students and participate in multi-disciplinary audit and research. Main duties of the jobAssess clients on a designated caseload, plan, implement and evaluate interventions using evidence based/best practice, working towards client centred goals in the context of the speciality and as part of the multi-disciplinary team. Provide leadership and supervision for junior occupational therapists, support staff and occupational therapy students on clinical placement. Exercise good personal time management, punctuality and consistent reliability. Participate in the delivery of the service business and clinical governance plans. Be aware of and comply with the Health and Safety requirements. Person specificationQualificationsDiploma/Degree in occupational therapy HCPC registered Evidence of personal/professional development (portfolio) Supervision Course Membership of BAOT ExperienceBroad range of rotational posts Postgraduate experience in acute and rehabilitation settings Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team Knowledge of community and intermediate care services Experience of supervision of junior staff, student or rehabilitation assistant Experience in rapid response team Skills And AbilitiesApplication of occupational therapy process with designated client group Ability to analyse professional and ethical issues Application of health and safety and risk management policies Ability to reflect critically and appraise own performance Genuine desire to develop skills within a specialist service Ability to work flexible hours including weekends Training and presentation skills Ability to motivate others As an employee of West London NHS Trust, you have a responsibility to maintain a sound understanding of, and a commitment to uphold the National Health Service values and principles set out in the NHS Constitution. West London NHS Trust is committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.#J-18808-Ljbffr