Band 6 Occupational Therapist - Neurology

NHS; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust in the United Kingdom seeks a Band 6 Occupational Therapist specializing in neurology. This role involves managing clinical caseloads, providing assessments, and working within a collaborative therapy team. Candidates must demonstrate strong knowledge of stroke and neurological conditions, effective communication, and clinical leadership skills. The position offers a salary range of £44,485 to £52,521 and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Generous benefits

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• HCPC registration is required.
• A diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy is essential.
• Prior experience in an acute health setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage clinical caseloads for stroke and neurological clients.
• Demonstrate knowledge in the treatment and management of neurological patients.
• Provide clinical leadership and supervise junior staff.

Skills

Knowledge of stroke and neurological conditions

Advanced communication skills

Clinical reasoning/problem-solving skills

Ability to manage own clinical caseload

Supervisory skills

Education

HCPC registration

Diploma/degree in Occupational Therapy

UK driving license

Job description

Band 6 Occupational Therapist - Neurology

Are you interested in working within stroke and neurology? Are you motivated to develop and enhance your OT skills?

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the neurological therapy team at Barnet Hospital in a rotational band 6 post. We are seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic individual with a visionary outlook to join our team, where you will be able to develop specialist occupational therapy knowledge and skills within the specialty of stroke and neurology.

The successful candidate will join rotations on:

the Acute Stroke Unit - a 24 bedded ward supporting patients admitted across the stroke pathway. The role involves specialist assessment, person-centred therapy, key-working, and supportive discharge planning

the acute neurological inpatient service - varied caseload including clients with traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, FND, clients with long term neurological conditions.

You will be joining a friendly, dynamic and cohesive integrated therapy team which prides itself on close working relationships with the MDT. Person-centred care and an approach which promotes self-management and independence are at the centre of our philosophy. Your clinical development will be supported by the Clinical Specialist Neurological OT and the wider therapy team.

The neurotherapy service at Barnet has strong links with local ESD and community/rehab services; regional spinal services; North Central London Stroke Network; and the NELETN trauma network.

Main duties of the job

Successful candidates will be expected to:

demonstrate knowledge of stroke and other neurological conditions and have experience in the treatment and management of neurological patients.

manage their own clinical caseload of stroke and neurological clients, providing specialist assessment and therapy intervention.

use evidence based/patient centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate occupational therapy interventions.

demonstrate advanced communication skills

facilitate and coordinate complex discharge planning to relevant community and inpatient rehabilitation servicesprovide clinical leadership and supervision for junior staff

supervise occupational therapy students on practice placements.participate in the weekend therapy service.

About us

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top

For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Person Specification

Education/qualifications

• HCPC registration
• Diploma/degree in Occupational Therapy
• UK driving license

Experience

• Evidence of CPD in relevant areas of practice
• Post registration experience relevant to clinical area, including working in an acute health setting
• Experience in supervising / teaching
• Relevant other associated work experience
• Able to relate clinical knowledge to practice
• Able to work as part of a team
• Able to demonstrate sound clinical reasoning / problem solving skills
• Able to organise, prioritise and manage own workload
• Presentation / teaching / organisation / negotiation skills
• Computer and facilitation skills

Personal attributes

• Understands needs of client grop
• Demonstrates up to date knowledge + skills relevant to clinical area
• Demonstrates critical reflection and appraisal of own performance
• Understanding of risks involved in working in clinical settings relevant to the post
• Understanding of the O.T. process
• member of special interest group
• Knowledge of current NHS and local issues + policies
• Evidence of participation in audit / quality improvement work

Values

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£44,485 to £52,521 a yearper annum inclusive of HCAS