Band 8a Neuro Navigator and OT/PT Lead

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust; Edgware; Hybrid; GBP 61,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

A large NHS Foundation Trust in Edgware seeks a Band 8a Neuro navigator to lead neuro-rehabilitation services. The ideal candidate will manage complex cases and work closely with multidisciplinary teams. A qualification in an Allied Health Profession is essential, along with substantial experience in neurorehabilitation. This position offers a competitive salary of £61,631 to £68,623 per annum, flexible working patterns, and opportunities for clinical leadership development.

Benefits

Leadership development programmes

CPD opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in neurorehabilitation and complex patient management.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience in leading and supervising less experienced staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage Barnet patients with complex neuro-rehabilitation needs.
• Provide expert assessments and monitor rehabilitation needs.
• Act as the lead OT/PT for the community team.

Skills

Advanced clinical reasoning

Specialist therapy knowledge

Leadership skills

Time management

Excellent communication

Education

Qualification in Allied Health Profession (OT/PT)

HCPC registration

Masters level qualification

Job description

Band 8a Neuro navigator for Barnet and OT/PT lead

Are you an experienced Allied Health Professional looking for a new challenge in neurorehabilitation?

Join our team at the Royal Free Neurological Rehabilitation Centre (NRC) and help shape patient care pathways across acute, inpatient, and community settings.

Based within the Community Neurological Conditions Management team (CNCMT) at Edgware Hospital, you will manage an active caseload, work closely with acute hospitals, specialist neuro rehab services, and community teams, and collaborate with North Central London neuro navigators. As part of the NRC senior leadership team, you will deputise for the community team lead and support the strategic planning of the NRC and be the lead OT/ PT in the service .There are opportunities for service development, clinical leadership development , and access to CPD and formal training programmes.

You will take a lead in developing provision of specialist case management for complex needs within the community team

You will be the lead for OT/PT which includes expert clinical support to the wider service and supervision of IP and community based B7 OT's / PT's

Experienced Occupational therapist / PhysiotherapistBackground in neurorehabilitation and complex patient management with post acute or community settings Strong communication, partnership skills and leadership skills

We offer:

• Leadership development programmes
• CPD opportunities
• A supportive, innovative team environment

Main duties of the job

The post holder will lead the management of Barnet patients with complex neuro-rehabilitation needs throughout the neurological rehabilitation pathway from acute care, specialist inpatient neurorehabilitation and into the community by carrying an active caseload and by implementing and review of a collaborative pathway

• Provide expert assessment as an autonomous practitioner of patients being recommended for treatment to specialist rehabilitation units and to ensure that patients with specialist neuro rehabilitation needs are referred to the most appropriate service to meet their needs
• Monitor patients in terms of their rehabilitation needs who are in specialist rehabilitation settings in liaison with North Central London ICB
• Work in partnership with other health and social care providers, promoting an integrated approach to the management of complex neurological conditions in Enfield
• Provide a case management approach for complex cases in the CNCMT and other Barnet patients, acting as a central point of contact for the multidisciplinary team including the patient and their family.
• Be lead OT / PT in the service to provide expert Clinical support and decision making

About us

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across four main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 2 million 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 & professional Qualifications

• Qualification in an Allied Health Profession (OT/PT) and HCPC registered
• HPC Registration
• Specialist Section in Neurosciences e.g. SSNP
• Masters level qualification in an Allied Health Profession or equivalent experience
• Member of relevant professional Body e.g. BAOT, CSP

Skills and abilities

• Evidence of advanced clinical reasoning in the management of complex cases
• Specialist therapy knowledge, skills and awareness of evidence based rehabilitative practice within neurological conditions
• Demonstrates leadership Skills and awareness of issues pertaining to change management
• Evidence of understanding and possessing the skills required for service development and evaluation.
• Ability to communicate complex and contentious information orally and in writing to a range of audiences e.g. service users, carers, other professionals and across agency stakeholders.
• Ability to prioritise own workload and that of others and effective time management
• Awareness and understanding of relevant local, national guidelines, initiative and legislation within Neurological Rehabilitation.
• Substantial post-graduate work experience as a therapist (occupational therapist / physiotherapy)
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of clinical governance and its application to the work setting

Experience

• Substantial experience within relevant clinical area e.g. Acute Neurosciences or Neurological Rehabilitation settings.
• Experience of working as an Advanced Therapist (band 7) within rehabilitation
• Experience of teaching and supervising less experienced staff or students.
• Previous experience of leading change in a clinical environmentDetailed familiarity with discharge processes from secondary care
• Experience of working effectively and efficiently as part of an MDT.
• Substantial post-graduate work experience as a therapist (occupational therapist / physiotherapy)
• Demonstrates ability to work autonomously and use own initiative
• Familiar with discharge processes

Personal Qualities

• Ability to work constructively under pressure
• Commitment to multi-disciplinary team and multi-agency work
• Self motivated
• Positive attitude to this work

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.

Clinical / operational lead rehabilitation

£61,631 to £68,623 a yearper annum (pro rata) inclusive of outer london HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time,Flexible working,Compressed hours