Band 6 Specialist Occupational Therapist Maternity Cover | East London NHS Foundation Trust

East London NHS Foundation Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in London is seeking a skilled Occupational Therapist to deliver specialised services within the Community Neuro Service. The role involves managing a complex caseload, providing assessments and interventions for clients with neurological conditions. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with a multidisciplinary team. Flexible working is supported, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.

Benefits

Support for flexible working

Qualifications

• Experience in managing complex clinical cases independently.
• Ability to formulate a diagnosis and treatment plan.
• Experience in providing supervision and teaching for rehabilitation support workers.

Responsibilities

• Provide a client-centred occupational therapy service.
• Manage a complex caseload in a community setting.
• Liaise with multidisciplinary teams including inpatient stroke teams.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Clinical reasoning

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

The Community Neuro Service provides rehabilitation and management for people who have a neurological condition, including stroke, in their own home or appropriate community location. The service provides specialist, coordinated advice and treatment to maximise independence, limit disease progression, reduce hospital admissions, and facilitate smooth transition home following a hospital discharge.

As part of a multi-disciplinary team, the post holder will hold a complex clinical caseload and deliver a high-quality service to adults with a variety of neurological disabilities. The post holder will be expected to work with the Service Manager/Clinical Lead, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Psychologist, Neuro Navigator, and Rehabilitation Support Workers.

The key responsibilities of this role include:

• Providing a specialist client-centred occupational therapy service to clients who are referred to the Community Neuro Service.
• Working as an autonomous practitioner in a community setting, managing a complex clinical caseload by applying specialist knowledge and skills to the assessment of the needs of these clients.
• Formulating a diagnosis and treatment plan designed to reduce the impact of disability and ill health.
• Managing a defined caseload of complex cases independently, evidencing problem-solving and clinical reasoning skills in line with evidence-based/client-centred principles.
• Providing supervision, teaching, and appraisal for rehab support workers and students on placement.
• Working effectively across the neuro pathway through liaison with the inpatient stroke multi-disciplinary team, as well as the Community Neuro Service.

The ideal candidate will be innovative, forward-thinking, self-driven, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. They will take pride in their work, be highly motivated and dynamic, have a flexible approach, and be able to embrace change. Being a collaborative worker, with the ability to network and build relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders, will be essential.

The trust supports flexible working. The key performance indicators for this role include:

1. Being professionally and legally responsible for all aspects of own professional activities.
2. Adhering to and applying the Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct for Occupational Therapists (College of Occupational Therapists 2021).
3. Independently managing a caseload of complex cases, providing a specialist occupational therapy service to clients who present with complex physical, cognitive, and psycho-social needs.
4. Using specialist skills in providing occupational therapy assessments and interventions in various settings.
5. Establishing a therapeutic relationship with the client and their family/carers to gain their participation in the therapeutic process.
6. Assessing for and identifying any functional, physical, cognitive, perceptual, and sensory deficits using specialised standardised and non-standardised assessment batteries.
7. Liaising with Newham Social Care Occupational Therapy Team where clients require equipment and/or adaptations.

We are committed to making a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.