Band 6 Occupational Therapist - Community Neuro

Sanctuary Personnel; Romford; On-site; GBP 1,000; Full time

Job description

Band 6 Occupational Therapist - Community Neuro

Job Title: Band 6 Occupational Therapist - Community Neuro

Location: Romford

Contract Type: Full-Time (Part-time applicants will also be considered)

Contract Duration: ASAP Start - Ongoing

Pay Rate: £25 per hour

Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 16:30 (30-minute break)

Job Summary:

Explore a unique opportunity as a Band 6 Occupational Therapist in our esteemed Community Neuro team in Romford. This role places you at the forefront of neurorehabilitation, managing a complex caseload of adults with neurological conditions and stroke. You will be working directly in patients' homes and local community settings, offering you the chance to make a meaningful difference. We welcome applicants seeking autonomy, who enjoy working in a supportive multidisciplinary environment and are eager for an ASAP start on an ongoing contract. Both full-time and part-time options are available!

Perks and benefits:

1. Enjoy a competitive hourly rate of £25 while you contribute to enhancing lives.
2. The role offers flexible working arrangements, allowing part-time consideration to accommodate your life outside work.
3. You will enjoy the independence of working autonomously within a vibrant community-focused team.
4. Surrounded by a supportive multidisciplinary team environment, you will have continual access to training and professional development opportunities, ensuring your skills remain sharp and up-to-date.
5. Adding to your job satisfaction, you will receive reimbursement for mileage incurred during work-related travel, and there will be ample chances to lead or contribute to innovative service improvement projects.

What you will do:

1. Manage a complex caseload involving patients with neurological conditions and strokes, ensuring each receives tailored and effective treatment.
2. Conduct thorough functional assessments at patients' homes, crafting care plans that promote independence and final quality of life.
3. Collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team, including physiotherapists, speech and language therapists, nurses, and social workers, to provide cohesive care.
4. Deliver targeted rehabilitation interventions to enhance mobility, cognitive function, and daily living skills, using risk assessments and adaptive strategies where needed.
5. Regularly monitor and evaluate patient progress, ensuring results align with clinical outcome goals.
6. Uphold meticulous record-keeping that adheres to the standards expected of HCPC and trust policies.
7. Play an active role in service development through audits, service evaluations, and participation in team meetings.
8. Offer supervision and mentorship to junior team members, students, or assistants when required.

Requirements:

1. Must hold professional registration with the HCPC as an Occupational Therapist.
2. Possess at least 2 years of post-registration experience, preferably with a background in stroke and/or neurology.
3. A full UK driving licence is essential, along with access to your own vehicle for travel across Havering and Barking & Dagenham due to the community-focused nature of this role.
4. Demonstrated excellent communication, time management, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Romford is not just a fantastic place to work, but a delightful community to be a part of. With its rich mix of cultural heritage and vibrant social scene, Romford offers a diverse lifestyle where you can thrive professionally and personally. Embrace the adventure that Romford has to offer as you contribute notably to the field of neurorehabilitation!

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