Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a flexible, enthusiastic and committed Occupational Therapist to work in the Community Integrated Neurology and Stroke Service (CINSS) which is integral to Community Health Services.
CINSS was established in 2016 as part of the Better Care Together Initiative and strives to provide specialist integrated care to patients in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. The team continues to rapidly evolve and provides varied exciting opportunities to develop the service further, both clinically and organisationally. The successful candidate will join a specialist multi-disciplinary team comprising of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Dieticians, Neuropsychologist, Rehabilitation Consultant and Generic Rehabilitation Technical Instructors.
The team provides specialist neuro-rehabilitation in Community and Outpatient settings to people with a wide range of neurological conditions and stroke.
Main duties of the job
This post requires a dedicated autonomous Occupational Therapist with sound clinical experience in Neurology and/or Stroke rehabilitation. Previous Community experience would also be advantageous. The successful candidate will be supported in managing a complex caseload in a busy, developing environment. Excellent organisational, communication and team working skills are required for this position, along with the ability to support and train other members of the CINSS team. The service provides regular opportunities for both formal and informal training and role development. There are also rotations within the service into the Discharge to Assess and 3-day response teams and outpatients.
You will work per week (part-time will be considered). If you are short-listed you will be invited to undertake an Assessment / Interview on 11th June 2024.
Please note, this is a community post therefore driving and access to a vehicle for work purposes with business class insurance is essential.
The CINSS team hub is at Braunstone Health and Social Care Centre, with spoke bases at Loughborough Hospital, Hinckley and Bosworth Community Hospital, St Lukes Treatment Centre (Market Harborough) and Melton Mowbray Hospital.
The successful candidate will be based at one of these locations with an expectation to cover across other areas in line with service demand.
For more information, please contact Ellen Upton (Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist) 07341787997, .
About us
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serves over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
Here at LPT, our values are Compassion, Respect, Integrity and Trust, which we keep at the heart of everything we do.
We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups.
Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information are contained in the attached document titled Information for Applicants.
We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy.
For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy).
All jobs will require permission to work in the UK.
For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started.
Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
If you would like more information on the duties and responsibilities of this role, please click on the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
1. Evidence of multidisciplinary working
2. Able to identify, provide and promote support to patients and carers
3. Able to identify, provide and promote support to all members of the therapy service
4. Demonstrate confidence in own abilities relevant to post and experience
Qualifications
Essential
5. Degree in Occupational Therapy
6. Registration with Health Care Professions Council
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
7. Understanding of the role of the Occupational Therapist in the specialist area and the treatment interventions available
8. Experience of working as an Occupational Therapist in relevant area or has transferable skills
9. Knowledge/understanding and skills in demonstrating the OT process
10. Experience of supervising junior staff, students and/or support staff
11. Evidence of and commitment to continuing professional development
Personal Attributes
Essential
12. Ability to work autonomously to prioritise own workload and delegating where appropriate
13. Ability to use own initiative to provide information and support to other staff
14. Experience of teaching / passing on skills informal and informal environments