Specialist Community Occupational Therapist - Neurology
Neuro OT band 5 or 6 depending on experience. Part time (22.5 hours 0.6 WTE) 12 month fixed term contract
We have a fantastic opportunity for a dynamic and enthusiastic occupational therapist to join our community neuro-rehabilitation team in Guildford and Waverley. If you are an experienced band 5, or a band 6 and are keen to gain or develop specialist skills in neuro-rehabilitation, we'd love to hear from you!
The successful applicant will be well supported by the Band 7 clinical specialist neuro OT, Band 7 clinical specialist neuro physiotherapist and other neuro physiotherapists in our team. You will also work closely with Rehabilitation assistants, Speech and Language therapists and Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and Parkinson's Disease (PD) Clinical Nurse Specialists. Our team sits within a wider Community Therapy team which community rehabilitation for adults in Guildford and Waverley.
Main duties of the job
The post holder assists in the development, administration and provision of a specialist Community Neurology Occupational Therapy service; carrying a varied caseload of patients with a wide range of neurological diagnosis. Managing complex assessment, with predominantly physical conditions and with regard to the physical, emotional, psychosocial, spiritual and social aspects of their care.
Your role as a Community Neuro specialist OT will be to work with clients, aged 18 years and up, to provide a high quality client-led and goal focused rehabilitation. You will be working with clients with a wide variety of conditions including stroke, brain injury, MS and PD. Your role will include interventions such as cognitive rehab, fatigue management, upper limb rehab and opportunity for developing skills in neuro splinting.
You will have regular 1:1 supervision and participate in our neuro-specific in-service training programme monthly. We also have monthly MDT meetings with the MS and PD clinical nurse specialists which will develop your skills further in the management of these client groups. We value training and development as an important part of your progression.
Job responsibilities
Directly responsible for the management of own caseload of patients referred for Occupational Therapy assessment, rehabilitation and management within the multi-disciplinary team/community. Assists in the management of the specialist team providing, developing and planning an Occupational Therapy service to patients for this client group.
Being a car driver is essential, as you will be driving across Guildford and Waverley. There is free parking at Milford hospital, which will be your main base.
Become a part of our supportive team, we will care for you as much as you care for others!
Qualifications
* Diploma/degree in OT by recognised awarding body e.g. Royal College of Occupational therapists.
* Must satisfy the criteria for full membership of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
* An approved Occupational Therapy supervisor for OT
* Further qualifications/Study
Knowledge
* Knowledge of the role of Occupational Therapy for people with a wide range of neurological conditions.
* Able to assess for and fit basic equipment to facilitate independence at home.
* Previous experience in Neurological rehabilitation
* Knowledge of relevant NHS and SS legislation
* Experience of working in a community setting.
* Able to assess for and fit complex equipment and teach patient/carer in the safe use of these.
* Experience with community/mental health conditions
* Experience in neurological splinting/upper limb rehab.
* Experience in postural management and seating
* Experience in cognitive rehabilitation
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.
£40,617 to £48,778 a year Per annum (pro rata) including High Cost Area Supplement
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