Band 6 Community Neuro Rehab Occupational Therapist - Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh, United Kingdom - Airedale NHS Foundation Trust

Description

You will be working alongside and be supported by the existing Band 6 OT who is retaining some hours in addition to a secondment in another team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience of working in complex and progressive neurology as part of a friendly and experienced MDT.

Based primarily at Airedale General Hospital the AIRE (Assessment Intervention Rehabilitation Education) Service The AIRE team is part of our Specialist Rehabilitation Service and consists of a Physiotherapist, Speech and Language Therapists, Nurses and Therapy Assistants, providing intervention and support to patients living in the Aire, Wharfe and Craven localities.

They also work with people who have been identified as being at increased risk of falls. We would also consider applications from people looking for a Band - Band 6 development opportunity.

Fixed term 12 month contract

The objective of the team is to enable people to manage their long-term condition, maximising function and independence for as long as possible.

The service works in close partnership with other health, social care and voluntary organisations

This role will also carry a caseload of community patients who have been referred to the Community Rehabilitation Team and require specialist Neuro' OT input.

The objective is to ensure a seamless neuro-rehabilitation service delivery across Airedale's outpatient and community pathways

It is essential that you are able to work as part of a team with excellent communication, organisation and planning skills.

We are a national centre for telemedicine and introduced telehealth to the UK offender healthcare sector and also provide the service to patients in their care homes.

Community matters to us and we are supported by 400 dedicated volunteers and have strong links with Bradford University, Craven College and Leeds City College to ensure we inspire the workforce of the future.

We want to attract staff who embrace our Right Care behaviours of compassion, a commitment to quality of care and working together for patients we want to make these part of our DNA.

Recent experience working in neurology with sound knowledge and clinical reasoning skills use as part of a multi-disciplinary approach
Evidence of recent post-graduate training and development relevant to neurological conditions
Excellent planning and organisational skills
Excellent communication and counselling skills including observation, listening and empathy

You will enjoy excellent support networks, peer review/supervision, a commitment to CPD along with the opportunity to work with our friendly and enthusiastic team.

If you have these skills and a passion for providing exemplary rehabilitation we would love to hear from you.

Degree or equivalent pre-registration award in Occupational Therapy
State registrations with the Health Care Professions Council
Recent post graduate courses relevant to community rehabilitation

Relevant and recent experience working at band 5 level with service users with a wide range of clinical conditions.

Recent and relevant experience working in neurology / progressive conditions
Experience of multidisciplinary team working and working collaboratively with other professions and agencies including statutory, private and voluntary sector services
Experience of guideline development, implementation and audit
Recent experience of student training
Experience of working at band 6 level
Experience of taking part in or leading on Projects/ service improvements
Experience of taking part in or leading an audit or research project

Knowledge and clinical reasoning skills to support specialist clinical practice in complex and progressive neurology and falls
Knowledge of the principles of student-centred learning and reflective practice
Knowledge to promote and support equality and value diversity
Knowledge of relevant national and local legislation relating to progressive neurology and falls
Specialist knowledge and clinical reasoning skills to support specialist clinical practice in complex and progressive neurology

Excellent planning and organisational skills
Excellent communication and counselling skills including observation, listening and empathy
Use of Occupational Therapy assessment and treatment skills
assistive devices,environmental adaptations, fatigue management, pain management, group work, vocational rehab

Current UK Driving Licence
Airedale NHS Foundation Trust
Airedale General Hospital