Advanced Clinical Specialist Community Occupational Therapist- Neuro

East Cheshire NHS Trust; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job description

It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.

Job overview

This position is open to staff working at the Trust in the 'ECT Family' this includes current East Cheshire NHS Trust employees, both NHSP and ECT bank staff, ISS staff and volunteers at the Trust. Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications from applicants not listed within these groups.

East Cheshire NHS Trust has a very exciting opportunity available for a suitably qualified and experienced Band 7 Occupational Therapist to become part of our community Neuro Therapy team. We welcome applications from Occupational Therapists with a keen interest in working within an integrated community team, with proven clinical expert experience in neuro rehabilitation. The successful applicant will need to show a driven, positive, self-motivated approach to work with the team to further develop and enhance the service provision for community neuro patients across East Cheshire.

This post is based across the East Cheshire locality, with a flexible base. It is therefore necessary to travel efficiently between sites and to rural areas.

Hours per week: 18 hours per week

Main duties of the job

• Provide clinical expertise, making decisions about the best course of action for patients' care. This will involve assessing patients and providing personalised rehabilitation plans, whilst working alongside multiple agencies, to determine the best management plan for patients.
• To provide leadership and clinical supervision to junior staff members.
• Deliver programmes of supported patient rehabilitation, in ways that facilitate behavioral change, optimise individuals' physical activity, mobility, fulfilment of personal goals and independence, and that ensure patients can be maintained safely within their own homes, if possible.
• To maintain and develop links with the wider multi-disciplinary team to support and improve community neuro rehabilitation pathways across East Cheshire.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• HCPC (Health and Care Professional Council) registration.
• Occupational Therapy degree / diploma.
• Attendance at masters level post graduate courses relevant to Neuro specialism.
• Clinical Educator training.
• Membership of a relevant professional body & related specialist sub-groups.

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Post registration knowledge which is relevant to the specialist area (Neuro).
• In-depth knowledge of recent NHS legislation, recommendations for specialist area.
• Detailed awareness of the national and local priorities and changing trends in the specialist area.
• Proven extensive experience of working within community neurological occupational therapy.

Desirable criteria

• Knowledge of the service / trust values & objectives.

Skills

Essential criteria

• Ability to lead new colleagues.
• Highly advanced communication and listening skills.
• Ability to make appropriate decisions at all levels.
• Audit skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload, achieving a balance between clinical and other aspects of role.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of team.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Proactive, takes own initiative.
• Supportive team member.

Desirable criteria

• Critical appraisal.
• Presentation skills.

Experience

Essential criteria

• Proven experience at a senior level, in neurological occupational therapy.
• Experience of planning and completing audit & research.
• Experience of teaching and mentoring of staff.
• Experience of undertaking projects.

Specific Job Requirement

Essential criteria

• Completion of training, and experience within neurological occupational therapy.
• Commitment to specialism as evidenced by CPD and attendance at special interest groups.
• Proven ability to manage complex rehabilitation issues including dementia and ensure safe and timely discharge of patients.

Other Role Requirements

Essential criteria

• Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details regarding the role requirements.