An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Community Stroke and Neurological Conditions team. We are looking for an aband 6 Occupational Therapist to join the multi-disciplinary team, working with Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Specialist Nurses, Rehab Assistants and a Clinical Psychologist.
The posts will rotate between Early Supported Discharge service for Stroke, Community Neuro service and Outpatient Neuro Clinic.
Central to this role are:
* A minimum of 2 years post‑grad work with a wide range of rotational experience working with complex patients.
* A proven interest in neurorehabilitation and long‑term condition management.
* Experience of working autonomously and as part of a multi‑disciplinary team.
* Must be able to manage time effectively, prioritise demands of the service, while supporting the Band 7 team lead.
* Experience in line management and supervision.
* An understanding/experience of working in a community setting.
You must be a car driver and have access to a car.
Main duties of the job
The postholder is responsible for management of an independent clinical caseload of patients presenting with a variety of acute, chronic and progressive neurological conditions. This will include care for patients with significant levels of physical dependency, as well as cognitive and perceptive impairments and communication problems. A high standard of clinical work is required, which will also include teaching and supervision of junior staff, assistants and students. There is also a requirement to deputise for the Band 7 Occupational Therapist, as required.
The role involves joint working with a range of other therapists, a Clinical Psychologist, and specialist nurses (Stroke, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's and Motor Neurone Disease / Rare Neurological conditions). The team embraces mobile working, including delivery of clinical care within patients' homes and across different clinical sites and community settings. This will include group work and in‑reach into local hospital and inpatient rehabilitation services.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* HCPC registration.
* Evidence of CPD including recent post graduate events relevant to clinical speciality.
* Member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapist.
* Member of special interest group.
Knowledge
* Basic working knowledge of neuroanatomy, physiology and pathology.
* Basic knowledge of standardised assessments and outcome measures in specialist field.
* Knowledge of current developments in Health Care Provision.
* Competency and ability to assess and treat core patient caseload in specialist field.
* Basic knowledge and awareness of clinical and ethical decision making.
* Knowledge of Care Pathways specific to Neurological and long‑term conditions.
* Knowledge of specialist spasticity management.
* Knowledge and skill in the splinting of the lower limb.
Skills
* Excellent written and oral communication skills.
* Basic IT skills.
* Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate clinical and non‑clinical tasks.
* Good self‑awareness of own abilities.
* Proactive in seeking guidance when required.
* Ability to show initiative.
* Experience using EMIS computer notes.
Experience
* Minimum of two years post‑grad work experience on a broad rotational scheme.
* At least one year experience working in the NHS.
* A proven interest in neurorehabilitation and long‑term condition management.
* Experience of working autonomously and as part of a multi‑disciplinary team.
* Experience of teaching others.
* Experience facilitating group work.
* Experience working in an NHS community setting.
* Experience participating in clinical audit.
* Experience supervising others.
* Wheelchair prescription.
Other
* Motivated and enthusiastic.
* Committed to personal and team development.
* Sensitive and empathetic manner.
* Positive and innovative attitude.
* Valid driving license and car owner.
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.
Clinical Lead Long Term Conditions Support
£39,959 to £48,117 a year + 5% HCAS per annum, pro rata
Equality, diversity, and inclusion
We welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities. All applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments.
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