Specialist Neurological Occupational Therapist

Homerton University Hospital Nhs Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London is seeking a Specialist Neurological Occupational Therapist to join their dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to work in community rehabilitation, focusing on client-centered care for individuals with neurological conditions. Candidates can expect a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible working

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in community neurological rehabilitation is preferred.
• Ability to supervise junior staff and students.
• Participation in quality improvement projects is encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Carry a diverse caseload of clients with neurological conditions.
• Supervise Band 5 Occupational Therapists and students.
• Participate in consultant-led outpatient clinics.

Skills

Client Centred

Goal Directed

Vocational Rehabilitation

Postural Management

Upper Limb Rehabilitation

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Specialist Neurological Occupational Therapist

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic Neurological Occupational Therapist to join the City and Hackney Adult Community Rehabilitation Team. This post will give you the opportunity to develop your core and specialist skills and knowledge base in the field of community neurological rehabilitation.

The Adult Community Rehab Team is a forward-thinking service that provides inter-disciplinary rehabilitation to adults living in the clinically, economically and culturally diverse borough of Hackney and the City of London. The team is split into two specialist branches (neurological conditions and physical conditions) and consists of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech & Language Therapists, Clinical & Neuropsychology, Dietitians and Rehabilitation Assistants. The team is supported by a Consultant Allied Health Professional, Consultant Neuropsychologist and a Consultant Neurologist.

The team actively encourages CPD and our staff are fully involved in service development projects. In return for your experience, motivation and enthusiasm, we offer a vibrant and dynamic team, regular support and supervision and flexible working.

This post is located in the community, office base in Hoxton but you will work across various sites as dictated by the needs of the service and clients. We welcome applications from candidates who would be interested in this role on a full time or part time basis (30 hours minimum). Please indicate preference in your application.

The Neurological Conditions Team Provides Assessment And Intervention For Clients With Both Progressive (Multiple Sclerosis, Motor Neurone Disease, Parkinson's Disease, Neuro Oncology) And Non-progressive (ABI And SCI) Neurological Diagnoses. Occupational Therapy Input Is Client Centred And Goal Directed And Can Focus On

• Increasing independence or participation in functional tasks, community access and leisure activities
• Vocational rehabilitation
• Postural management
• Splinting and upper limb rehabilitation
  
  

As the Specialist Neurological Occupational Therapist you would have the opportunity to:

• Carry a diverse caseload
• Supervise a Band 5 Occupational Therapist and students
• Participate in consultant lead outpatient clinics
• Lead or participate in Quality Improvement projects
• Deputise to the the Band 7, developing management skills in waiting list management and recruitment
  
  

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.

We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.

Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.

We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.

Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.

Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Toni Fairey Job title: Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 020 7683 4382

Seniority level

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  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

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  Full-time

Job function

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  Health Care Provider

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  Hospitals and Health Care

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