At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust, we aim to reflect our values in everything we do - Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. So if you’re looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients’ lives, Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust is the place for you.
We are committed to providing the best possible levels of healthcare and we can only do this with the help of our incredible colleagues. We have a Strategy that is designed to empower, excite and mobilise everyone in the Trust behind a common purpose and that supports our cultural values of Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality.
Advanced Occupational Therapist - Neurology Outpatients NHS AfC: Band 7 Main area: Occupational Therapy - Neurology Grade: NHS AfC: Band 7 Contract: 12 months (Fixed term from April 2025 to March 2026) Hours: Part time - 15 hours per week Job ref: 421-LTUCC-1789R
Site: Harrogate District Hospital Town: Harrogate Salary: £46,148 - £52,809 per annum pro rata Salary period: Yearly Closing: 28/01/2025 23:59 Interview date: 05/02/2025
Job overview Harrogate district hospital is pleased to be offering a dynamic and innovative opportunity to work clinically and provide leadership for the Occupational Therapy neurological out-patient service. The service is diverse treating patients with physical and cognitive deficits from acquired brain injury and progressive conditions. The post holder will work with a highly skilled multidisciplinary team including physiotherapists and rehabilitation practitioners.
We are looking for a motivated and dynamic OT to join our therapy team. Applicants must have relevant clinical experience with neurological patients as they will supervise other OTs and play a key part in service development.
This post sits as part of a wider Team covering stroke (acute and community), complex rehab, and amputees where there are other band 7 OTs for support.
You will be working as part of Harrogate District Foundation Trust's Hospital through collaborative working and providing high quality evidence-based services.
Main duties of the job
To lead in the Occupational Therapy service neurology out-patients offering advanced specialist assessment and rehabilitation to patients with complex needs.
To provide therapy leadership for neurological out-patients and work as part of the band 7 OTs across the stroke, neurology, and amputees services.
To triage and manage the out-patient waiting list effectively. The post will be based at Harrogate and District Foundation Trust (HDFT).
The post holder will be the lead Occupational Therapist for neurology out-patients alongside a band 6 OT, the specialist physiotherapists, and a rehabilitation practitioner.
To provide specialist holistic care to neurological patients with acquired brain injuries and those with progressive neurological conditions.
To undertake the highly advanced role in planning and coordinating resources, delivering and evaluating the occupational therapy service provided to out-patients and where necessary in their homes.
To take a lead role in design, implementation, data collection, and evaluation of services within this patient group.
To supervise, train, and educate junior staff on how these patients are best managed and treated.
Working for our organisation The post holder is expected to adhere to Trust policies and procedures and relevant legislation including the requirements of any professional bodies and to attend mandatory training as identified by the Trust.
Person specification Qualifications
State Registered Occupational Therapist
BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy or equivalent.
Completed a range of post-grad training on relevant subjects.
Min 4 years experience including NHS
Be an accredited professional practice educator.
Completed leadership training
Good supporting information statement
Experience
4 years min post-graduate experience with 2 at a senior level
Minimum 2 years’ experience of neurology
Experience of complex rehabilitation
Experience of assessment and treatment of cognition
Experience of working within mental health
Experience of assistive technology
Experience of working with pain management principles
Experience of postural management and group work
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
For more information or to arrange an informal visit to the department, please contact:
Name: Pam Bagot Job title: Principal Physiotherapist Email address: p.bagot1@nhs.net Telephone number: 01423 553458
Name: Emma Havercroft Job title: Occupational Therapy Professional Lead Email address: emma.havercroft@nhs.net Telephone number: 01423 553211
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We are committed to providing the best possible levels of healthcare and we can only do this with the help of our incredible colleagues. We have a Strategy that is designed to empower, excite and mobilise everyone in the Trust behind a common purpose and that supports our cultural values of Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality.
Advanced Occupational Therapist - Neurology Outpatients NHS AfC: Band 7 Main area: Occupational Therapy - Neurology Grade: NHS AfC: Band 7 Contract: 12 months (Fixed term from April 2025 to March 2026) Hours: Part time - 15 hours per week Job ref: 421-LTUCC-1789R
Site: Harrogate District Hospital Town: Harrogate Salary: £46,148 - £52,809 per annum pro rata Salary period: Yearly Closing: 28/01/2025 23:59 Interview date: 05/02/2025
Job overview Harrogate district hospital is pleased to be offering a dynamic and innovative opportunity to work clinically and provide leadership for the Occupational Therapy neurological out-patient service. The service is diverse treating patients with physical and cognitive deficits from acquired brain injury and progressive conditions. The post holder will work with a highly skilled multidisciplinary team including physiotherapists and rehabilitation practitioners.
We are looking for a motivated and dynamic OT to join our therapy team. Applicants must have relevant clinical experience with neurological patients as they will supervise other OTs and play a key part in service development.
This post sits as part of a wider Team covering stroke (acute and community), complex rehab, and amputees where there are other band 7 OTs for support.
You will be working as part of Harrogate District Foundation Trust's Hospital through collaborative working and providing high quality evidence-based services.
Main duties of the job
To lead in the Occupational Therapy service neurology out-patients offering advanced specialist assessment and rehabilitation to patients with complex needs.
To provide therapy leadership for neurological out-patients and work as part of the band 7 OTs across the stroke, neurology, and amputees services.
To triage and manage the out-patient waiting list effectively. The post will be based at Harrogate and District Foundation Trust (HDFT).
The post holder will be the lead Occupational Therapist for neurology out-patients alongside a band 6 OT, the specialist physiotherapists, and a rehabilitation practitioner.
To provide specialist holistic care to neurological patients with acquired brain injuries and those with progressive neurological conditions.
To undertake the highly advanced role in planning and coordinating resources, delivering and evaluating the occupational therapy service provided to out-patients and where necessary in their homes.
To take a lead role in design, implementation, data collection, and evaluation of services within this patient group.
To supervise, train, and educate junior staff on how these patients are best managed and treated.
Working for our organisation The post holder is expected to adhere to Trust policies and procedures and relevant legislation including the requirements of any professional bodies and to attend mandatory training as identified by the Trust.
Person specification Qualifications
State Registered Occupational Therapist
BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy or equivalent.
Completed a range of post-grad training on relevant subjects.
Min 4 years experience including NHS
Be an accredited professional practice educator.
Completed leadership training
Good supporting information statement
Experience
4 years min post-graduate experience with 2 at a senior level
Minimum 2 years’ experience of neurology
Experience of complex rehabilitation
Experience of assessment and treatment of cognition
Experience of working within mental health
Experience of assistive technology
Experience of working with pain management principles
Experience of postural management and group work
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
For more information or to arrange an informal visit to the department, please contact:
Name: Pam Bagot Job title: Principal Physiotherapist Email address: p.bagot1@nhs.net Telephone number: 01423 553458
Name: Emma Havercroft Job title: Occupational Therapy Professional Lead Email address: emma.havercroft@nhs.net Telephone number: 01423 553211
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