Highly Specialist Neurological Occupational Therapist

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Greater London seeks a motivated Neurological Occupational Therapist for the Acute Stroke Unit. The role includes providing specialized assessment and treatment for complex neurological conditions, overseeing and mentoring staff, and engaging in service development. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in Occupational Therapy and HCPC registration, with experience in stroke care and clinical supervision. Opportunities for continuous professional development are available.

Qualifications

• Broad general experience at band 5 and 6 level.
• Experience of working with adults with acquired brain injury/stroke.
• Evidence of staff supervision and appraisal experience.
• Broad clinical experience at senior level in neurology.
• Experience with complex discharge planning.

Responsibilities

• Provide Occupational Therapy assessment and treatment of complex neurologically impaired patients.
• Provide clinical supervision and appraisal to Occupational Therapy staff and therapy assistants.
• Participate in and lead ongoing service development.
• Act as a key-worker for patients and facilitate decision-making in rehabilitation.
• Contribute to clinical evidence and risk management.

Skills

Ability to assess and implement appropriate treatment for stroke and other non-progressive neurological conditions

Able to manage caseload and prioritize under pressure

Demonstrate effective communication skills

Evidence of specialist clinical skills in neuro-rehabilitation

Education

Degree / Diploma in Occupational Therapy

HCPC registration

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for a motivated, dynamic and experienced Neurological Occupational Therapist to join our therapy team working on the Acute Stroke Unit. If you are an experienced band 6 or band 7 keen to work in neurorehabilitation, we would love to consider you for the post. We have a strong reputation for growing our own excellent OT's and champion the unique contribution that our OT's bring to healthcare.

The Acute Stroke Unit comprises a specialist multidisciplinary team who work together to optimise the clinical outcomes for patients from varying and sometimes challenging socioeconomic circumstances. The MDT are passionate about providing high quality care and are striving to achieve the new stroke standards on the ward.

We will support you to develop your neurological expertise through joint sessions, specialist training, engagement in strategic objectives and operational leadership. You will benefit from peer support, as well as supervision and clinical support from a B8a clinical specialist OT who provides clinical supervision on the stroke unit. You will share your expertise through student education, delivering teaching programmes, and contributing to service development activities and quality improvement work. There are excellent opportunities for CPD, including internal and external training.

Responsibilities

• Provide Occupational Therapy assessment and treatment of complex neurologically impaired patients within a goal-orientated framework.
• Provide clinical supervision and appraisal to Occupational Therapy staff and therapy assistants. Supervise and teach Occupational Therapy students on placement.
• There will be opportunities to participate in and lead ongoing service development, within the RNRU and within Therapy Services.
• Take the lead and contribute to service developments in line with local, regional and national policy directives.
• The post holder will be working in a challenging socioeconomic environment involving patients who have highly complex social problems and those from culturally diverse backgrounds.
• Act as a key-worker and advocate where appropriate for a number of the caseload; carrying out case management duties and facilitating the active participation of patients with complex disability in making decisions about their rehabilitation and care.

Qualifications

• Education / Qualifications
  • Degree / Diploma in Occupational Therapy
  • HCPC registration
• Desirable Qualifications
  • Member of Royal College of Occupational Therapists
  • Relevant post graduate courses
• Skills / Abilities
  • Ability to assess and implement appropriate treatment for stroke and other non-progressive neurological conditions
  • Able to manage caseload and to prioritise under pressure
  • Demonstrate effective communication skills with all disciplines and service users to optimise management
  • Evidence of specialist clinical skills in neuro-rehabilitation
• Experience
  • Broad general experience at band 5 and band 6 level
  • Experience of working with adults with acquired brain injury / stroke
  • Evidence of staff supervision and appraisal experience
  • Broad clinical experience at senior level in neurology
  • Experience with complex discharge planning
• Desirable Experience
  • Experience of working in a variety of settings including community
  • In patient rehabilitation experience
• Knowledge
  • Current Occupational Therapy practice in the delivery of services to neurologically impaired service users and their carers
  • Clinical evidence, OT models and clinical guidelines to underpin clinical practice
  • Risk management and clinical governance issues
  • Knowledge of stroke/ABI, neurological impairments and the effect this has on outcomes
• Desirable Knowledge
  • Health needs in a multicultural community
  • Practical research skills and understanding of its use in this field
• Trust Values
  • Understanding and demonstration of the Trust Values
  • Able to manage the demands of the role

Background Checks

This post requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check. We will also consider applicants who need skilled worker sponsorship, and will support them through the application process.