Specialist Occupational Therapist - Neuro Rehab

BERKSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; Cold Ash; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options to support Wf

27 days' annual leave rising with year

Generous NHS pension scheme

Excellent learning and career develop.

Cycle to Work and car leasing schemes

Free parking across Trust sites

Job summary

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join Community Based Neuro Rehabilitation and Early Supported Discharge for Stroke teams. The role is split between community and inpatient settings in West Berkshire, with supervision and development opportunities.

You will deliver neurological assessments, rehabilitation and complex discharges, working within an interdisciplinary team to support safe transitions home or to other care settings.

Qualifications

• Specialist occupational therapy skills to assess and rehabilitate patients with neurological conditions, working with the MDT to maximise outcomes and achieve meaningful goals.
• Undertake assessments, differential diagnosis and treatment planning for patients with varying complexities, maintaining accurate clinical records and reports.
• Apply specialist manual therapy, sensory, cognitive and perceptual assessment skills to develop appropriate treatment plans.

Responsibilities

• Use specialist Occupational Therapy skills to assess and rehabilitate patients with neurological conditions, working with the MDT to maximise outcomes and achieve meaningful goals.
• Undertake assessments, differential diagnosis and treatment planning for patients with varying complexities, maintaining accurate clinical records and reports using evidence-based practice.
• Apply specialist manual therapy, sensory, cognitive and perceptual assessment skills to develop appropriate treatment plans.
• Liaise with external agencies and services to address patients' care, social, postural and equipment needs.
• Collaborate with the MDT on clinical decisions, patient care and triage of new referrals.
• Provide specialist advice, education and guidance to patients, relatives, carers, colleagues and external professionals to ensure consistent care.
• Supervise, train and support Therapy Assistants and students.
• Contribute to service development, clinical audits, team training and improvements in clinical practice.
• Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively.
• Maintain professional competence through CPD, clinical guidelines and current research.
• Adhere to Trust policies, professional standards and clinical governance requirements.

Skills

Neurological assessment

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Discharge planning

CPD commitment

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our Community Based Neuro Rehabilitation and Early Supported Discharge for Stroke teams in a full-time, permanent split role. You will work 22.5 hours per week in the West Berkshire community and 15 hours on the inpatient Neuro Rehabilitation Unit at West Berkshire Community Hospital, Thatcham. Working within a supportive interdisciplinary team, you will deliver specialist neurological assessments and rehabilitation alongside OTs, Physiotherapists, Neuropsychologists, Speech and Language Therapists, Stroke Nurses and Therapy Assistants. You will work closely with the consultant-led ward MDT, assess specialist equipment needs and coordinate complex discharges to support safe transitions home or to other care settings. You will benefit from structured supervision, specialist training, professional development opportunities and involvement in service improvement projects. Community working offers flexibility to manage your diary and caseload, including independent and joint home visits. You will also support the wider Berkshire Neuro Rehabilitation service as required, working with other neurological conditions within your competency. A full driving licence and daily access to a vehicle are essential due to travel across Berkshire.,

• Use specialist Occupational Therapy skills to assess and rehabilitate patients with neurological conditions, working with the MDT to maximise outcomes and achieve meaningful goals.
• Undertake assessments, differential diagnosis and treatment planning for patients with varying complexities, maintaining accurate clinical records and reports using evidence-based practice.
• Apply specialist manual therapy, sensory, cognitive and perceptual assessment skills to develop appropriate treatment plans.
• Liaise with external agencies and services to address patients' care, social, postural and equipment needs.
• Collaborate with the MDT on clinical decisions, patient care and triage of new referrals.
• Provide specialist advice, education and guidance to patients, relatives, carers, colleagues and external professionals to ensure consistent care.
• Supervise, train and support Therapy Assistants and students.
• Contribute to service development, clinical audits, team training and improvements in clinical practice.
• Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively.
• Maintain professional competence through CPD, clinical guidelines and current research.
• Adhere to Trust policies, professional standards and clinical governance requirements.

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:

• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:

• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
• Free parking across Trust sites