Occupational Therapist (Respiratory)

The post holder will be based with the inpatient respiratory medicine team at West Middlesex Hospital covering inpatient medical and surgical wards across the hospital.

The post holder will develop advanced assessment and intervention skills, support multi-disciplinary working, provide leadership to the therapy team and clinical areas, and supervise junior members of staff and student.

The post holder will be involved in service development, audit and research activities, and teaching and education.

The post holder will actively participate in the weekend rotas. The post holder will be required to work a minimum of one weekend shift in every four weekends. Some teams are now also providing extended hours working that will include evening working.

Whether you are a new Band 6 looking for a new challenge, or a Band 5 considering the next steps in your career, this is an ideal opportunity. Even if you feel you are not quite ready, we would look to support you and develop you to being a confident band 6 therapist. You will ideally have a broad range of clinical experience at Band 5 level or equivalent junior level.

Fast forward your career by joining our Respiratory Medicine/Critical Care therapy team. Our Trust provides services from both Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital. We are one of the best performing trusts in London for A&E waiting times, and our mortality rates are some of the best in the country., Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.

We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs.

The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.