Band 6 Occupational Therapist - Neurology

NHS; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Chipping Barnet is looking for an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join their neurological therapy team. This rotational band 6 position involves working in the Acute Stroke Unit and the acute neurological inpatient service. The successful candidate will manage a clinical caseload, deliver patient-centered occupational therapy, and support discharge planning. Essential qualifications include HCPC registration and an OT diploma/degree. Opportunities for professional development are provided.

Benefits

Generous benefits

Flexible hours

Career development resources

Qualifications

• HCPC registration is mandatory for practice.
• Graduation in Occupational Therapy is required.
• Must possess a valid UK driving license.

Responsibilities

• Manage clinical caseload involving stroke and neurological clients.
• Use patient-centered principles to deliver occupational therapy.
• Facilitate discharge planning with community and rehab services.

Skills

Effective written communication skills

Clinical reasoning / problem-solving skills

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Presentation skills

Education

Diploma/degree in Occupational Therapy

HCPC registration

UK driving license

Job description

Job Summary

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.

Duties

• Demonstrate knowledge of stroke and other neurological conditions and have experience in the treatment and management of neurological patients.
• Manage 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 services, provide clinical leadership and supervision for junior staff.
• Supervise occupational therapy students on practice placements.
• Participate in the weekend therapy service.

About the Trust

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 1.6 million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17 million 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/

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications (Essential)

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

Experience (Essential)

• Evidence of CPD in relevant areas of practice
• Post‑registration experience relevant to clinical area, including working in an acute health setting

Experience (Desirable)

• Experience in supervising or teaching
• Relevant other associated work experience

Skills + Aptitudes (Essential)

• Effective written communication skills
• 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 and negotiation skills

Skills + Aptitudes (Desirable)

• Computer and facilitation skills

Personal Attributes (Essential)

• Understands needs of client group
• Demonstrates up‑to‑date knowledge and 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

Personal Attributes (Desirable)

• Member of special interest group
• Knowledge of current NHS and local issues and policies
• Evidence of participation in audit or quality improvement work

Values (Essential)

• 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer Details

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Barnet Hospital

Wellhouse Lane

Barnet

EN5 3DJ

Employer's website https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/