Specialist Neuro-Occupational Therapist - Edgware, United Kingdom - Central London Community Health Trust

    Central London Community Health Trust
    Central London Community Health Trust Edgware, United Kingdom

    2 weeks ago

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    Job summary

    Full time Band 6 Specialist Neuro-Occupational Therapist (flexible working, secondment, 11 months ending February maternity leave cover.

    This is an exciting opportunity to join the Barnet Early Stroke Discharge Team working with a MDT including other occupational therapists, physiotherapists, psychologist, speech and language therapists and rehabilitation assistants.

    This post will have a role in developing the occupational therapy practice and delivery of evidence based Early Stroke Discharge rehabilitation packages for people returning home following initial treatment in hyper acute or acute stroke units serving the Barnet locality.

    Main duties of the job

    It is essential that you have current HCPC registration and recognised qualifications as an Occupational Therapist. You should have 2 year's experience including working with stroke or patients with a neurological condition. Can clearly demonstrate neuro-rehabilitation skills for specialist assessment and treatment of clients with stroke. Experience will include working in multi-professional teams and across a range of different agencies to achieve the optimum outcome for service users (including working in the community).

    About us

    Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours

    We can offer you:

  • A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
  • Car lease scheme *T&C's apply
  • Flexible working options
  • Annual travel card loan
  • Training, support and development in your career
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    Job description

    Job responsibilities

  • Responsible for providing an early comprehensive specialist stroke service to the residents of Barnet requiring rehabilitation in the community and managing student/junior occupational therapists and other support staff.
  • Be an active member of the clinical team, providing a comprehensive occupational therapy service to residents of Barnet within the Early Stroke Discharge team.
  • To perform Occupational therapy assessment of patients with neurological presentations (including stroke and other complex presentations) to develop and deliver an individualized treatment program.
  • To work within professional standards and clinical guidelines, promote best practice and to undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner including assessing, treating, and managing own caseload of patients/clients and maintaining professional documentation.
  • To work as part of a multidisciplinary team to facilitate positive rehab outcomes, timely and coordinated discharge planning which support initiatives aimed at reducing length of stay.
  • Work in a variety of settings including clients own homes, clinics, residential and care homes, community facilities, continuing care homes and community hospitals.
  • To be responsible for the supervision and line management of junior staff, rehabilitation assistants, technical instructors and occupational therapy students.
  • Please refer to Job description and personal Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

    Person Specification

    Education/Qualification

    Essential

  • Diploma/degree in Occupational Therapy
  • Current HPC registration
  • Current COT registration
  • Evidence of CPD relevant to assessment and treatment of neurological conditions
  • Evidence of up to date CPD portfolio
  • Involvement in Appraisal and KSF Scheme
  • Member other relevant special interest groups
  • Desirable

  • Other relevant post graduate degree
  • Experience

    Essential

  • Post-registration experience of 2 years working (including falls, neuro or stroke rehabilitation, and long term disability management).
  • Post-registration experience of facilitating hospital discharges
  • Experience working within a multi-disciplinary team
  • Experience working with Social Services
  • Desirable

  • Post-registration experience of working in a community rehabilitation setting.
  • Rotations at a Band 5 level in a wide range of clinical areas including elderly care, neurorehabilitation, musculoskeletal, community and orthopaedics.
  • Experience in supervising and appraising junior therapists or support workers.
  • Experience in supervising occupational therapy students. ? Experience in service development projects. ? Experience working with voluntary organisations.
  • Skills and Knowledge

    Essential

  • Experience and skills to assess and treat people with neurological conditions, complex multi-pathologies (including cognitive communication deficits, spasticity, splinting and casting, NMES, vocational rehab).
  • Knowledge and understanding of the national guidelines for stroke rehabilitation, NSFs for Older People and Long-Term Conditions and relevant NICE guidelines
  • Knowledge and understanding of the neuro rehabilitation process
  • Ability to apply core occupational therapy skills across a range of clinical conditions within a client centred, goal setting approach.
  • Knowledge of outcome measures and evidence-based practice associated with stroke and neuro rehabilitation
  • Ability to problem solve, prioritise, and demonstrate clinical reasoning.
  • Communication and report writing skills, in both verbal and written format
  • IT skills - Microsoft Word, Power point, Excel, Outlook
  • Knowledge and understanding of Clinical Governance and its application to clinical practice.
  • An understanding of the importance of involving service users in their treatment and service development
  • Remains up to date with own professional practice and new research
  • Desirable

  • Personally, and professionally responsible
  • Able to self-motivate ? Able to work as a team member. ? Flexible, adaptable, reliable, and diplomatic ? Able to work under pressure. ? Able to resolve situations of conflict
  • Able to implement change into own and others practice.
  • To have occupational health clearance for the role specified
  • Car owner and driver (hold a current UK license or equivalent)