Senior Neurological Occupational Therapist
An opportunity has come up within the Specialist Community Neurology for a 9 month maternity leave cover for a Senior Occupational Therapist.
As a team, we see people who have a neurological condition in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG) who need seeing either in their home environment, via digital assessment or in a clinic setting.
We are a team of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, MS nurses, Therapy Assistants and our Admin team. We are very closely aligned with our Adult Speech and Language Therapy service. The role involves working both autonomously and together with other members of the MDT.
As a team we recognise the individual contribution that each and every member brings. We have an open just and learn culture and have a key focus on team wellbeing, recognising the growing challenges being faced.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences that meet the essential criteria.
If you feel the role is for you and you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact us. We look forward to hearing from you.
*Please note access to a car and valid driving licence is essential for this role.
Main duties of the job
* To manage a caseload of neurological patients. To assess and subsequently provide evidence based treatment plans.
* To be able to assess a variety of neurological conditions and presentations. To be able to assess for specialist equipment including bespoke seating and in bed sleep systems.
* To have an understanding of the wider neurological pathway and system partners, when and who to refer onto and the best time for this to occur.
* To provide supervision to students, peers and more junior members of the team as required.
* To undertake relevant service development opportunities as they occur, including delivering relevant educational sessions, audits and research.
Agenda for Change Salary, full NHS benefits, 27+ days' annual leave, and participation in the NHS Pension Scheme - just a glimpse of the benefits you'll receive.
We welcome and encourage all applicants. We are committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities we support and are proactively seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce. We know diversity fosters creativity and innovation.
We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We aim to draw upon the widest possible range of views and experiences to meet the changing needs of our colleagues, partners and communities we serve.
Skills, Experience and Knowledge Required
* Previous experience working with patients with neurological conditions
* Effective communication skills - written, verbal and nonverbal
* Wide range of experience in fields relevant to community rehabilitation
* Experience in dealing with complex medical & social needs
* Working with a wide range of professionals in Health and Social Services.
* Application of health, safety and risk management policies
* Able to work autonomously, plan & organise own workload, effective time management
* Able to use techniques to evaluate service provision e.g. outcome measures, audit.
* Working in multi professional team at a Senior OT level
* Specific experience in neuro-rehabilitation
* Conducting appraisal interviews and identifying development needs
* Supervisory & appraisal skills supervision of less experienced OT, support staff or students.
Qualifications and Training Required
* Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy
* HCPC Registration
* Evidence of continuing professional development and commitment to lifelong learning
* To be able to travel between a variety of locations within the Trust. A motorised vehicle is required.
* Postural management training or qualification
* Upper limb rehabilitation training or qualification
* Cognitive rehabilitation training or qualification
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.
£38,682 to £46,580 a year pro rata per annum
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