Specialist Occupational Therapist - Neuro Rehabilitation
Band 6
Main area: Adult Community Physical Health Services Grade: Band 6 Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref: 277-6887289-CPH Site: Queen Marys Hospital Town: Sidcup Salary: £42,939 - £50,697 pa inc Salary period: Yearly Closing: 05/01/2025 23:59 Job overview
The Bexley Community Neurorehabilitation Team is looking to appoint a motivated and committed Band 6 Specialist Occupational Therapist, with a keen interest and proven experience of working with adults with neurological conditions. You will be part of a busy community multidisciplinary Neuro-Rehabilitation Team in the London Borough of Bexley, working 37.5 hours per week (Mon-Fri), with rostered weekend working every 5-6 weeks. Working from home and flexible working is supported by the Trust. You need to be a confident, autonomous practitioner with high level communication skills, a flexible problem-solving approach, good clinical reasoning skills, and be efficient in your time and people management. The team provides a service in clients’ own homes, care homes, and the local community, providing opportunities for joint working, joint goal setting, and regular in-service training. Main duties of the job
Provide specialist neurological OT assessment and treatment to clients with complex neurological conditions including Stroke, MND, MS, Head Injury, and Parkinson’s. Encourage continued professional development through in-service training and quarterly professional peer supervision. Develop supervisory skills by being responsible for a Band 5 OT, therapy assistants, and student OTs as required. Work closely with colleagues in the South East London sector to develop the Neuro Core offer. Hold a full UK driving license and preferably have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. Working for our organisation
Oxleas offers a wide range of NHS healthcare services in community and secure environments. Our multidisciplinary teams provide care to people of all ages and work in partnership with other parts of the NHS, local councils, and the voluntary sector. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Provide specialist occupational therapy input to clients as part of the Community Neurorehabilitation service. Collaborate with specialist nurses and other health and social care practitioners to manage clients with long-term neurological conditions. Supervise Band 5 occupational therapists, therapy assistants, and occupational therapy students. Be responsible and accountable for assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for a variety of conditions in the community. Demonstrate specialist knowledge and skills in neurological conditions and interventions. Assess and provide equipment to enhance independence in daily living skills for service users. Monitor, review, and reassess clients' complex care plans against outcome measures. Person specification
Education
Degree/Masters in Occupational Therapy HCPC registered Evidence of Continuous Professional Development Leadership training Specialist training in therapeutic work with people with neurological conditions. Experience
Experience in a community setting Full clinical responsibility for clients’ psychological care within a multidisciplinary care plan Evidence of MDT working Experience in risk assessment and management Organising and delivering therapy in group settings Using relevant outcome measures Supervising assistants and students Skills
Excellent communication skills - written and verbal Knowledge of specific patient conditions Experience of a range of treatment approaches Consultation skills Clinical skills in assessment and treatment Reflective abilities Other
Driver's license Access to a vehicle for work We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that welcomes and supports individuals of all abilities. If you meet the minimum criteria for this role and have a disability, you can be guaranteed an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme. We encourage you to be open about your needs for a comfortable interview experience.
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Band 6
Main area: Adult Community Physical Health Services Grade: Band 6 Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref: 277-6887289-CPH Site: Queen Marys Hospital Town: Sidcup Salary: £42,939 - £50,697 pa inc Salary period: Yearly Closing: 05/01/2025 23:59 Job overview
The Bexley Community Neurorehabilitation Team is looking to appoint a motivated and committed Band 6 Specialist Occupational Therapist, with a keen interest and proven experience of working with adults with neurological conditions. You will be part of a busy community multidisciplinary Neuro-Rehabilitation Team in the London Borough of Bexley, working 37.5 hours per week (Mon-Fri), with rostered weekend working every 5-6 weeks. Working from home and flexible working is supported by the Trust. You need to be a confident, autonomous practitioner with high level communication skills, a flexible problem-solving approach, good clinical reasoning skills, and be efficient in your time and people management. The team provides a service in clients’ own homes, care homes, and the local community, providing opportunities for joint working, joint goal setting, and regular in-service training. Main duties of the job
Provide specialist neurological OT assessment and treatment to clients with complex neurological conditions including Stroke, MND, MS, Head Injury, and Parkinson’s. Encourage continued professional development through in-service training and quarterly professional peer supervision. Develop supervisory skills by being responsible for a Band 5 OT, therapy assistants, and student OTs as required. Work closely with colleagues in the South East London sector to develop the Neuro Core offer. Hold a full UK driving license and preferably have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. Working for our organisation
Oxleas offers a wide range of NHS healthcare services in community and secure environments. Our multidisciplinary teams provide care to people of all ages and work in partnership with other parts of the NHS, local councils, and the voluntary sector. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Provide specialist occupational therapy input to clients as part of the Community Neurorehabilitation service. Collaborate with specialist nurses and other health and social care practitioners to manage clients with long-term neurological conditions. Supervise Band 5 occupational therapists, therapy assistants, and occupational therapy students. Be responsible and accountable for assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for a variety of conditions in the community. Demonstrate specialist knowledge and skills in neurological conditions and interventions. Assess and provide equipment to enhance independence in daily living skills for service users. Monitor, review, and reassess clients' complex care plans against outcome measures. Person specification
Education
Degree/Masters in Occupational Therapy HCPC registered Evidence of Continuous Professional Development Leadership training Specialist training in therapeutic work with people with neurological conditions. Experience
Experience in a community setting Full clinical responsibility for clients’ psychological care within a multidisciplinary care plan Evidence of MDT working Experience in risk assessment and management Organising and delivering therapy in group settings Using relevant outcome measures Supervising assistants and students Skills
Excellent communication skills - written and verbal Knowledge of specific patient conditions Experience of a range of treatment approaches Consultation skills Clinical skills in assessment and treatment Reflective abilities Other
Driver's license Access to a vehicle for work We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that welcomes and supports individuals of all abilities. If you meet the minimum criteria for this role and have a disability, you can be guaranteed an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme. We encourage you to be open about your needs for a comfortable interview experience.
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