Neuro Occupational Therapist - Community Stroke Rehab

Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust; Morden; On-site; CAD 86,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking a motivated Specialist Neuro Occupational Therapist to join the Merton Adult Community Neuro Rehabilitation Team. You will deliver specialist Occupational Therapy assessment, treatment and rehabilitation for adults with complex neurological conditions in the community, including stroke, within a multidisciplinary team.

You will develop person-centred rehabilitation plans, support discharge planning with patients and carers, supervise

Qualifications

• Deliver specialist Occupational Therapy assessment, treatment and rehabilitation for adults with complex neurological conditions.
• Manage a caseload of patients with complex physical, cognitive and emotional needs.
• Develop and implement person-centred rehabilitation plans that support independence and maximise recovery.
• Contribute to timely, coordinated and safe discharge planning in partnership with patients, carers and relevant professionals.
• Provide specialist advice, guidance and education to health and social care professionals, patients, carers and families.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues to deliver high-quality community rehabilitation services.
• Support and supervise junior staff, support workers and students, contributing to their learning and development.

Responsibilities

• Work as an active member of a multidisciplinary team specialising in stroke and neurological rehabilitation.
• Deliver specialist Occupational Therapy assessment, treatment and rehabilitation for adults with complex neurological conditions.
• Develop and implement person-centred rehabilitation plans that support independence and maximise recovery.
• Contribute to discharge planning in partnership with patients, carers and relevant professionals.
• Support the Occupational Therapy service and wider team to promote evidence-based practice.
• Provide specialist advice and education to health and social care professionals, patients and families.
• Supervise junior staff and students and participate in service improvement activities.

Job description

Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking a motivated Specialist Neuro Occupational Therapist to join the Merton Adult Community Neuro Rehabilitation Team. You will deliver specialist Occupational Therapy assessment, treatment and rehabilitation for adults with complex neurological conditions in the community, including stroke, within a multidisciplinary team.

You will develop person-centred rehabilitation plans, support discharge planning with patients and carers, supervise