We are looking for a Specialist Neuro Occupational Therapist, who is looking to develop their knowledge and skills within a friendly team. Support is readily available and a supervision and CPD structure is in place and encouraged by the service.
You will receive professional guidance and direction from senior Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists. As part of your development, there are opportunities to experience colleagues working in a range of partner settings, and to develop your supervisory skills with Therapy Support Workers and students.
You will be working closely with the other internal Integrated and Specialist Community Services, including Community Nursing, Speech and Language, Tissue Viability, Falls and Rapid Response services. You will also be required to work closely with Primary Care Network Colleagues, Frailty Service and the Hospital Discharge Team to support hospital discharge.
It is also essential to hold a full valid driving licence and have access to a car to use regularly for business purposes.
You will be required to complete electronic patient records (training provided).
The position is full time (37.5 hours per week) but in line with our flexible working approach we welcome applications for part-time contracts. A seven-day working pattern will be required to cover weekends and bank holidays on a rostered/rotational basis.
Main duties of the job
Be an active member of the community multidisciplinary neurorehabilitation team, providing a comprehensive occupational therapy service to residents of Harrow. This includes the provision of Early Supported Discharge Service for Stroke and our Community Neuro Rehabilitation Service pathways for people with acquired or progressive neurological conditions. Work within professional standards and clinical guidelines, promote best practice and undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner including assessing and treating own caseload of patients/clients and maintaining professional documentation. Build up and maintain key relationships with referrers including GPs, acute providers, Bedded Services, District Nurses, Wheelchair Services, Speech & Language therapy and other services across CLCH to facilitate appropriate referrals and understanding of the role of the occupational therapy and the multi-professional team. Be responsible for the supervision of rehabilitation assistants and occupational therapy students. Work mainly in the clients' homes but also in a variety of settings including clinics, residential care homes, continuing care homes and community centres. Support self and service development through active participation in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and by participating in any audit or research being undertaken by the service. About us
Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours! We can offer you: A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role. Car lease scheme *T&C's apply. Flexible working options. Training, support and development in your career. To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here:
https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits . Job responsibilities
Please refer to the Job description and person specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required. Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Diploma/degree in Occupational Therapy. Current HPC registration. Evidence of up to date CPD portfolio. Involvement in Appraisal Scheme. Attendance at specialist short courses or equivalent CPD activities within the specialist areas of Adult Rehabilitation, Neurology, Older People Rehabilitation. Postgraduate degree in relevant area. Member of a Special Interest Group relevant to this post. Member of BAOT. Experience
Experience working in a range of clinical areas such as neurology, general rehabilitation, falls, elderly medicine. Post registration experience as a Band 6 occupational therapist in neurology (possibly as part of a rotation). Experience of a wide range of specialist services e.g., falls services, wheelchair services, and learning disabilities. Experience of community rehabilitation. Experience of working in the NHS. Skills and Knowledge
Skills in the assessment and treatment of adults with complex neurological conditions and multi-pathologies. Knowledge and understanding of complex medical conditions including neurology, multi-pathologies and falls. Knowledge of the role of Allied Health Professionals and interdisciplinary team working. Ability to apply core occupational therapy skills across a range of clinical conditions within a client-centred, goal-setting approach. Knowledge of outcome measures and evidence-based practice relevant to occupational therapy practice in neurology. Knowledge of the National Stroke Strategy, Clinical Guidelines for Stroke and the National Service Framework for Long-term Conditions. Ability to problem solve, prioritise and demonstrate clinical reasoning. Good communication and report writing skills, in both verbal and written format. Basic IT skills - Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel. Teaching of junior staff/students, peers in in-service training setting. Knowledge and understanding of the role of Social Services and voluntary agencies. Supervision of assistant/junior staff. Supervision of Students. Knowledge and experience in research and audit. Knowledge and understanding of National Service Framework for Older People, NICE Guidance and Clinical Guidelines for progressive conditions. Knowledge and understanding of NICE and CSP/COT Fallers Guidelines. Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. £42,939 to £50,697 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS.
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Be an active member of the community multidisciplinary neurorehabilitation team, providing a comprehensive occupational therapy service to residents of Harrow. This includes the provision of Early Supported Discharge Service for Stroke and our Community Neuro Rehabilitation Service pathways for people with acquired or progressive neurological conditions. Work within professional standards and clinical guidelines, promote best practice and undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner including assessing and treating own caseload of patients/clients and maintaining professional documentation. Build up and maintain key relationships with referrers including GPs, acute providers, Bedded Services, District Nurses, Wheelchair Services, Speech & Language therapy and other services across CLCH to facilitate appropriate referrals and understanding of the role of the occupational therapy and the multi-professional team. Be responsible for the supervision of rehabilitation assistants and occupational therapy students. Work mainly in the clients' homes but also in a variety of settings including clinics, residential care homes, continuing care homes and community centres. Support self and service development through active participation in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and by participating in any audit or research being undertaken by the service. About us
Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours! We can offer you: A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role. Car lease scheme *T&C's apply. Flexible working options. Training, support and development in your career. To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here:
https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits . Job responsibilities
Please refer to the Job description and person specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required. Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Diploma/degree in Occupational Therapy. Current HPC registration. Evidence of up to date CPD portfolio. Involvement in Appraisal Scheme. Attendance at specialist short courses or equivalent CPD activities within the specialist areas of Adult Rehabilitation, Neurology, Older People Rehabilitation. Postgraduate degree in relevant area. Member of a Special Interest Group relevant to this post. Member of BAOT. Experience
Experience working in a range of clinical areas such as neurology, general rehabilitation, falls, elderly medicine. Post registration experience as a Band 6 occupational therapist in neurology (possibly as part of a rotation). Experience of a wide range of specialist services e.g., falls services, wheelchair services, and learning disabilities. Experience of community rehabilitation. Experience of working in the NHS. Skills and Knowledge
Skills in the assessment and treatment of adults with complex neurological conditions and multi-pathologies. Knowledge and understanding of complex medical conditions including neurology, multi-pathologies and falls. Knowledge of the role of Allied Health Professionals and interdisciplinary team working. Ability to apply core occupational therapy skills across a range of clinical conditions within a client-centred, goal-setting approach. Knowledge of outcome measures and evidence-based practice relevant to occupational therapy practice in neurology. Knowledge of the National Stroke Strategy, Clinical Guidelines for Stroke and the National Service Framework for Long-term Conditions. Ability to problem solve, prioritise and demonstrate clinical reasoning. Good communication and report writing skills, in both verbal and written format. Basic IT skills - Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel. Teaching of junior staff/students, peers in in-service training setting. Knowledge and understanding of the role of Social Services and voluntary agencies. Supervision of assistant/junior staff. Supervision of Students. Knowledge and experience in research and audit. Knowledge and understanding of National Service Framework for Older People, NICE Guidance and Clinical Guidelines for progressive conditions. Knowledge and understanding of NICE and CSP/COT Fallers Guidelines. Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. £42,939 to £50,697 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS.
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