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NELFT North East London Foundation Trust
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Romford, United Kingdom Job Category:
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22.01.2025 Expiry Date:
08.03.2025 Job Description:
Job summary Passionate about Stroke, Neurology and Community working? The Community Rehabilitation Service currently has an opportunity for an innovative and enthusiastic Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join their team on a 12 month secondment as maternity cover. The Community Rehabilitation Service is a multi-disciplinary therapy team providing assessment and rehabilitation in a community setting for those with a range of progressive or acquired neurological conditions. The work is community based and so you must be able to travel throughout the boroughs of Havering and Barking and Dagenham efficiently and effectively. The team has two sites which are currently Yew Tree Resource Centre, Romford, RM7 9AA and Porters Avenue Health Centre, RM8 2EQ. The successful applicants will be required to work from the two sites to support junior staff and manage complex patients across the two boroughs. There is a well-established appraisal system and a commitment to support staff to develop leadership and clinical skills, through regular supervision, a structured neurology in-service training programme and internal and external training opportunities. The service works closely with our colleagues across the Stroke and Neurology pathway including our Stroke Unit at Meadow Court, Goodmayes, and our team of specialist nurses in PD, MND and MS to aid us in the holistic management of our patients. Main duties of the job You will be responsible for the assessment and treatment planning of those referred to the service and have the opportunity to develop and enhance your existing clinical skills. You will take a role in the leadership of junior staff and support assistants, through supervision, training and appraisal whilst also being involved in the on-going development of the service. Job responsibilities To be responsible for assessment, treatment planning, implementation and evaluation of Occupational Therapy interventions working as an autonomous practitioner. Taking into consideration all physical, psychological and cognitive needs of clients, ensuring that interventions are completed as part of the patients overall care and treatment plan. Interventions may be individually or group based. To complete comprehensive assessments, through interview, observation of functional tasks and/or use of standardised assessments for clients referred to the service with a range of complex neurological diagnoses and symptoms. To liaise closely with the multidisciplinary team, specialist nursing staff, patient, carers and other professionals involved in care provision. To liaise with external service providers social services regarding longer term needs of clients. To respect peoples privacy, dignity and individuality. To initiate and make referrals to GPs, consultants and other service professionals and appropriate organisations in agreement with the patient. To communicate in an appropriate, professional and sensitive manner with service users, their relatives and carers. To maintain dynamic caseload with effective discharge planning and onward referral to other services if required. To work flexibly to meet the needs of people, their relatives and carers and the service. To work autonomously as a lone worker in the community. To ensure robust discharge plans and information. To ensure equipment used in the assessment and treatment of patients is fit for purpose, and notify the appropriate service of any faults that require repair and attention. To promote a professional image at all times and be accountable for own clinical practice. Person Specification: Qualification: Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy HCPC registration Experience: Experience working as a band 5 Occupational Therapist (minimum 18 months) Previous experience of working in the UK or a similar health economy Post registration courses completed in relevant topics cognition Knowledge: Demonstration of knowledge of standards of practice, evidence and best practice guidelines in relation to OT Able to demonstrate a good understanding of role of OT in rehabilitation as well as the role of other professionals in MDT Skills: Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing Skills in problem solving, using initiative and working flexibly Able to demonstrate clinical and professional development Personal Qualities: To be able to travel efficiently throughout the area Flexible approach to work Excellent management skills including ability to prioritise workload. Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer closely to this when completing your application. We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Any development needs to help you succeed in the role, can be discussed at the interview stage. Please note, this role is offered on a fixed-term basis and is therefore not eligible for visa sponsorship.
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Romford, United Kingdom Job Category:
Other EU work permit required:
Yes Job Reference:
3fab2b7e656e Job Views:
6 Posted:
22.01.2025 Expiry Date:
08.03.2025 Job Description:
Job summary Passionate about Stroke, Neurology and Community working? The Community Rehabilitation Service currently has an opportunity for an innovative and enthusiastic Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join their team on a 12 month secondment as maternity cover. The Community Rehabilitation Service is a multi-disciplinary therapy team providing assessment and rehabilitation in a community setting for those with a range of progressive or acquired neurological conditions. The work is community based and so you must be able to travel throughout the boroughs of Havering and Barking and Dagenham efficiently and effectively. The team has two sites which are currently Yew Tree Resource Centre, Romford, RM7 9AA and Porters Avenue Health Centre, RM8 2EQ. The successful applicants will be required to work from the two sites to support junior staff and manage complex patients across the two boroughs. There is a well-established appraisal system and a commitment to support staff to develop leadership and clinical skills, through regular supervision, a structured neurology in-service training programme and internal and external training opportunities. The service works closely with our colleagues across the Stroke and Neurology pathway including our Stroke Unit at Meadow Court, Goodmayes, and our team of specialist nurses in PD, MND and MS to aid us in the holistic management of our patients. Main duties of the job You will be responsible for the assessment and treatment planning of those referred to the service and have the opportunity to develop and enhance your existing clinical skills. You will take a role in the leadership of junior staff and support assistants, through supervision, training and appraisal whilst also being involved in the on-going development of the service. Job responsibilities To be responsible for assessment, treatment planning, implementation and evaluation of Occupational Therapy interventions working as an autonomous practitioner. Taking into consideration all physical, psychological and cognitive needs of clients, ensuring that interventions are completed as part of the patients overall care and treatment plan. Interventions may be individually or group based. To complete comprehensive assessments, through interview, observation of functional tasks and/or use of standardised assessments for clients referred to the service with a range of complex neurological diagnoses and symptoms. To liaise closely with the multidisciplinary team, specialist nursing staff, patient, carers and other professionals involved in care provision. To liaise with external service providers social services regarding longer term needs of clients. To respect peoples privacy, dignity and individuality. To initiate and make referrals to GPs, consultants and other service professionals and appropriate organisations in agreement with the patient. To communicate in an appropriate, professional and sensitive manner with service users, their relatives and carers. To maintain dynamic caseload with effective discharge planning and onward referral to other services if required. To work flexibly to meet the needs of people, their relatives and carers and the service. To work autonomously as a lone worker in the community. To ensure robust discharge plans and information. To ensure equipment used in the assessment and treatment of patients is fit for purpose, and notify the appropriate service of any faults that require repair and attention. To promote a professional image at all times and be accountable for own clinical practice. Person Specification: Qualification: Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy HCPC registration Experience: Experience working as a band 5 Occupational Therapist (minimum 18 months) Previous experience of working in the UK or a similar health economy Post registration courses completed in relevant topics cognition Knowledge: Demonstration of knowledge of standards of practice, evidence and best practice guidelines in relation to OT Able to demonstrate a good understanding of role of OT in rehabilitation as well as the role of other professionals in MDT Skills: Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing Skills in problem solving, using initiative and working flexibly Able to demonstrate clinical and professional development Personal Qualities: To be able to travel efficiently throughout the area Flexible approach to work Excellent management skills including ability to prioritise workload. Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer closely to this when completing your application. We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Any development needs to help you succeed in the role, can be discussed at the interview stage. Please note, this role is offered on a fixed-term basis and is therefore not eligible for visa sponsorship.
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