Band 6 Specialist Occupational Therapist - Neuro rehab
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated occupational therapist with an interest in further developing their neurological skills to join the Community Neurological Condition Management Team (CNCMT) this is a fixed term role to support an existing member of the team on a yearlong career break.
The team is highly regarded locally and within the wider neurological community, and provides a range of specialist neurological outpatient (including groups) and community services primarily to Barnet residents.
This position presents an excellent opportunity to further develop your clinical, service development and supervisory skills. You will also be joining an innovative and dedicated multidisciplinary team in supporting individuals with a range of neurological conditions who present with complex needs.
The successful candidate is required to be able demonstrate the Trust values, the responsibilities of the job description and person specification. You should have proven experience of working as an occupational therapist and the deserve and passion to develop skills within neuro rehabilitation and long term condition management.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the role include,
To provide a specialist Occupational therapy (OT) service to adults in the borough of Barnet with a range of neurological conditions based within the Community Neurological Conditions Management Team (CNCMT) at the Royal Free Neurological Rehabilitation Centre (NRC).
To assess and treat own caseload of patients who may have acute, chronic and/or complex neurological dysfunction and maintain appropriate patient records and statistics.
Responsible for acting as a case co-ordinator/keyworker for allocated patients including organising and undertaking reviews for patients with progressive neurological conditions
Demonstrate the ability to perform manual handling tasks such as the hoisting and/or transfer of patients, fitting and delivery of ADL equipment, as well as assessment of complex seating and postural management aids.
Support with the supervision of more junior members of the team including, students and rehab assistants as well as being involved in teaching programme for the OT's and the MDT.
Assist in operational issues related to their area of work
Complete evidence based projects and research including departmental audit and service developments with support from the band 7 OT.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
* Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values.
Education & professional Qualifications
* Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy
* HPC Registration in OT
Experience
* Post-graduate work experience as an Occupational Therapist, including working with patients in field of neurology
* Experience of working in an inpatient physical/ Neuro setting.
* Experience of working in an acute setting including working with an MDT
* Experience of working in a community setting
* Experience of Mental Capacity Assessment and best interest decisions.
* Previous experience of working as a Band 6 Occupational Therapist
* Experience of supervision / student education
Skills and aptitudes
* Evidence of a clear understanding of the role of the Occupational Therapist in a community setting
* Evidence of sound and clear understanding of Occupational Therapy core skills
* Evidence of sound clinical knowledge and well established assessment and treatment skills
* Evidence of ability to manage a full clinical caseload and prioritise effectively
* Evidence of ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
* Evidence of an understanding of the skills required to be an effective team member
* Evidence of an understanding of the skills required to ensure effective communication
* Evidence of an understanding of multidisciplinary issues and knowledge of the skills required to work efficiently and effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
* Professional fluency in written and oral English
* Ability to carry out manual handling practices.
Personal Qualities & attributes
* To respond positively to changes in working practices
* Support, adapt and participate in evaluations/changes to services
* A flexible approach to service delivery and needs
Others
* Understanding and compliance with current Health and Social Care policies
* Member of Special Interest Group (SSNP)
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.
Neuro Rehab Centre, Edgware Community Hospital
£42,939 to £50,697 a yearper annum inclusive of HCAS, part time pro- rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
Job locations
Neuro Rehab Centre, Edgware Community Hospital
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