Specialist Occupational Therapist

OUH; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an autonomous Occupational Therapist to provide specialised assessment and treatment for patients with highly complex neurological conditions. You will manage a caseload, conduct detailed cognitive and functional assessments, and plan discharges in collaboration with health and social care partners.

The role requires post-qualifying neurological experience, knowledge of neuro rehabilitation, and the ability to work under supervision of

Qualifications

• Post-qualifying experience within a neurological setting.
• Experience of discharge planning and liaison with other health/social care professionals and outside agencies.
• Experience of working as a band 6.
• Good knowledge of neurological conditions/illnesses.
• Knowledge of the skills required in the assessment and treatment of neurological patients.
• Knowledge of the range of therapeutic approaches/interventions available to OTs working in neurology.
• Knowledge of some of the evidence base for OT treatments used in neurology.
• Experience of contributing to service developments/clinical audit.
• Evidence of active engagement in post-registration professional development/courses.
• Evidence of attendance at formal neuro specific courses/professional development within neurology.
• Experience of working in a neurological rehabilitation setting.
• Experience as a practice educator to OT students.
• Experience of contributing to internal training/teaching

Responsibilities

• To carry out complex standardised and non-standardised assessments of functional ability, cognition, home situation and psychological issues liaising with senior staff as required for highly complex patients.
• Prioritise and organise own patient caseload and develop individualised treatment interventions under the supervision of the Highly Specialist OTs
• To carry out discharge home visits in liaison with health and social care agencies to identify equipment and care needs for discharge and identify and refer to appropriate onward services

Skills

Neurological experience

Discharge planning

Band 6 experience

Neurological knowledge

Neuro assessment skills

OT neuro interventions

Neuro evidence base

Clinical audit

Professional development

Neuro courses

Neuro rehab experience

OT student supervision

Teaching experience

Education

OT degree/diploma

Job description

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.

The Trust comprises of four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call thisDelivering Compassionate Excellenceand its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.

Many of our recruitment programmes useValue Based Interviewingto identify those who have the skills we seek, who share our values and who are able to deliver compassionate excellence from the outset. We know that this makes a significant difference to your job satisfaction and above all the outcomes and experience of our patients and their families. For more information about our Values and Value Based Interviewing please visit www.ouh.nhs.uk/about/vision-and-values

Job overview

To provide specialised Occupational Therapy assessment and treatment to patients with highly complex neurological conditions as an autonomous practitioner.

Main duties of the job

To carry out complex standardised and non-standardised assessments of functional ability, cognition, home situation and psychological issues liaising with senior staff as required for highly complex patients.

Prioritise and organise own patient caseload and develop individualised treatment interventions under the supervision of the Highly Specialist OTs

To carry out discharge home visits in liaison with health and social care agencies to identify equipment and care needs for discharge and identify and refer to appropriate onward services

Working for our organisation

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. For more information on OUH please view OUH At a Glance by OUHospitals - Issuu

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.

We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.

These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel .

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Person specification

HPC Registration in OT

• Post-qualifying experience within a neurological setting
• Experience of discharge planning and liaison with other health/social care professionals and outside agencies
• Experience of working as a band 6
• Degree/diploma in Occupational Therapy
• Post-qualifying experience within a neurological setting
• Experience of discharge planning and liaison with other health/social care professionals and outside agencies
• Good knowledge of neurological conditions/illnesses
• Knowledge of the skills required in the assessment and treatment of neurological patients
• Knowledge of the range of therapeutic approaches/interventions available to OTs working in neurology
• Knowledge of some of the evidence base for OT treatments used in neurology
• Experience of contributing to service developments/clinical audit
• Evidence of active engagement in post-registration professional development/courses
• Evidence of attendance a formal neuro specific courses/professional development within neurology
• Experience of working in a neurological rehabilitation setting
• Experience as a practice educator to OT students
• Experience of contributing to internal training/teaching

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Oxford University Hospitals promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment.

If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.

Vacancy Closures: Please note, this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications are received.

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COVID-19: The COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated there is helpful advice and information at Oxfordshire County Council Website where you can also find out more about how to access vaccination.

Probation Period: This post is subject to a 6 month probationary period. If you currently hold a contract of employment with the Oxford University Hospitals, this will not apply. This statement does not apply to Medical staff or Executive Appointments.

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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

Please note that this job advertisement will close automatically once the application limit is reached, regardless of whether this occurs before the advertised closing date.

Band 5 NurseandBand 2 Healthcare Support Workerrecruitment iscentralised, meaning when you apply you will be considered fora number of rolesacross the Trust. If you have any questions please email: [e-mail] .

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