Autonomous Neuro Occupational Therapist for Complex Neurology

OUH; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an autonomous Occupational Therapist to provide specialised assessment and treatment for patients with highly complex neurological conditions. You will manage a caseload, conduct detailed cognitive and functional assessments, and plan discharges in collaboration with health and social care partners.

The role requires post-qualifying neurological experience, knowledge of neuro rehabilitation, and the ability to work under supervision of

Qualifications

• Post-qualifying experience within a neurological setting.
• Experience of discharge planning and liaison with other health/social care professionals and outside agencies.
• Experience of working as a band 6.
• Good knowledge of neurological conditions/illnesses.
• Knowledge of the skills required in the assessment and treatment of neurological patients.
• Knowledge of the range of therapeutic approaches/interventions available to OTs working in neurology.
• Knowledge of some of the evidence base for OT treatments used in neurology.
• Experience of contributing to service developments/clinical audit.
• Evidence of active engagement in post-registration professional development/courses.
• Evidence of attendance at formal neuro specific courses/professional development within neurology.
• Experience of working in a neurological rehabilitation setting.
• Experience as a practice educator to OT students.
• Experience of contributing to internal training/teaching

Responsibilities

• To carry out complex standardised and non-standardised assessments of functional ability, cognition, home situation and psychological issues liaising with senior staff as required for highly complex patients.
• Prioritise and organise own patient caseload and develop individualised treatment interventions under the supervision of the Highly Specialist OTs
• To carry out discharge home visits in liaison with health and social care agencies to identify equipment and care needs for discharge and identify and refer to appropriate onward services

Skills

Neurological experience

Discharge planning

Band 6 experience

Neurological knowledge

Neuro assessment skills

OT neuro interventions

Neuro evidence base

Clinical audit

Professional development

Neuro courses

Neuro rehab experience

OT student supervision

Teaching experience

Education

OT degree/diploma

Job description

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an autonomous Occupational Therapist to provide specialised assessment and treatment for patients with highly complex neurological conditions. You will manage a caseload, conduct detailed cognitive and functional assessments, and plan discharges in collaboration with health and social care partners.

The role requires post-qualifying neurological experience, knowledge of neuro rehabilitation, and the ability to work under supervision of