Band 7 - Occupational Therapist Specialising in Neurosciences - UCLH

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) are recruiting for an experienced and passionate Band 7 Occupational Therapist – Specialising in Neurosciences to join their highly skilled team.

UCLH is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population.

We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas.

Job Purpose

To provide leadership to a designated area, and to work as part of the Occupational Therapy team working within a specialist neurological hospital, providing a high standard of Occupational Therapy assessment, treatment and advice for patients with acute, chronic and progressive Neuro-disability. This post holder is responsible for the provision of an Occupational Therapy service within a designated area and reports directly to the Clinical Specialists in Occupational Therapy. They work collaboratively within integrated multidisciplinary teams to offer a comprehensive patient centred service.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1. Professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of the practitioner’s professional activities.
2. To undertake specialist assessment for patients with complex presentation across the neuroscience specialities including neurology, neurosurgery, neuro-rehabilitation, acquired brain injury, as an autonomous practitioner, including diagnosis and interpretation of results using specialist analytical skills.
3. To be responsible for own, and other Occupational Therapists in the designated team, competent and safe use of equipment/aids and to adhere to department policies.
4. To ensure that all equipment defects, accidents and complaints are reported to the clinical specialist immediately and appropriate action is taken by those concerned.

Requirements

• UK Occupational Therapy Degree or equivalent.
• Full registration with the HCPC or undertaking pre-registration training due to be completed by the time of appointment.
• Prior occupational therapy related work experience.

We are so grateful for the commitment and focus of our Bank Staff, so in return we offer the following advantages:

• Access to free Bank Partners Core Skills training.
• Guaranteed line of work.
• Weekly pay.
• Competitive pay.

Apply now for this fantastic career-progressing opportunity by attaching your CV, and a member of our recruitment team will be in contact with you shortly.