Lead Neuro OT - Inpatient Neurology (Band 7)

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust; West of England; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced occupational therapist to co-lead our specialist team within acute inpatient neurosciences. The role is based at Southmead Hospital, Bristol, the regional centre for Neurosciences serving Bristol and the South West of England.

The post is offered full time, but options for job share or fewer hours may be possible. The Trust supports flexible working to help your work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Therapy (or equivalent).
• HCPC Registration.
• Post Graduate Training/CPD relevant to specialty.
• Basic management/leadership training.
• Post registration specialty experience.
• Experience within relevant clinical specialty.
• Experience of research or audit.
• Experience of staff recruitment, induction or line management.
• Knowledge of OT process within specialty evidenced by CPD record.
• Ability to develop others through training and supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional and clinical leadership within a specialist Occupational Therapy service, delivering highly specialist assessment, intervention and rehabilitation for adult patients with complex needs.
• Work autonomously as an advanced practitioner, managing a complex caseload and providing expert clinical advice to occupational therapy colleagues, multidisciplinary team members and external agencies.
• Lead service development and quality improvement initiatives, provide professional supervision, and undertake line management responsibilities, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care aligned with Trust objectives and professional standards.

Skills

Knowledge of OT process

Ability to develop others

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

HCPC Registration

Post Graduate Training/CPD

Basic management/leadership training

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced occupational therapist to co-lead our specialist team within acute inpatient neurosciences. The role is based at Southmead Hospital, Bristol, the regional centre for Neurosciences serving Bristol and the South West of England.

The post is offered full time, but options for job share or fewer hours may be possible. The Trust supports flexible working to help your work-life balance.