Specialist Occupational Therapist - Neuro Rehabilitation

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust; Sidcup; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Specialist Occupational Therapist for their Neuro Rehabilitation Team. This role involves providing expert therapy to adults with complex neurological conditions, ensuring high-quality care in a supportive multidisciplinary environment. You will have the opportunity to enhance your professional skills through continuous development and collaborative working, making a significant impact on clients' lives. If you are passionate about making a difference and possess the necessary qualifications and experience, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking organization committed to excellence in community healthcare.

Qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Therapy and HCPC registration required.
• Experience in community settings and multidisciplinary teamwork essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist OT assessment and treatment for neurological conditions.
• Supervise Band 5 OT and therapy assistants, ensuring quality care.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals for comprehensive client management.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Clinical skills in assessment and treatment

Knowledge of specific patient conditions

Experience of a range of treatment approaches

Consultation skills

Reflective abilities

Education

Degree/Masters in Occupational Therapy

HCPC registered

Evidence of Continuous Professional Development

Leadership training

Specialist training in therapeutic work with neurological conditions

Tools

Outcome measures

Therapeutic equipment

Job description

Specialist Occupational Therapist - Neuro Rehabilitation

Band 6

Main area: Adult Community Physical Health Services

Grade: Band 6

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week

Job ref: 277-6887289-CPH

Site: Queen Marys Hospital

Town: Sidcup

Salary: £42,939 - £50,697 pa inc

Salary period: Yearly

Closing: 05/01/2025 23:59

Job overview

The Bexley Community Neurorehabilitation Team is looking to appoint a motivated and committed Band 6 Specialist Occupational Therapist, with a keen interest and proven experience of working with adults with neurological conditions. You will be part of a busy community multidisciplinary Neuro-Rehabilitation Team in the London Borough of Bexley, working 37.5 hours per week (Mon-Fri), with rostered weekend working every 5-6 weeks. Working from home and flexible working is supported by the Trust.

You need to be a confident, autonomous practitioner with high level communication skills, a flexible problem-solving approach, good clinical reasoning skills, and be efficient in your time and people management. The team provides a service in clients’ own homes, care homes, and the local community, providing opportunities for joint working, joint goal setting, and regular in-service training.

Main duties of the job

• Provide specialist neurological OT assessment and treatment to clients with complex neurological conditions including Stroke, MND, MS, Head Injury, and Parkinson’s.
• Encourage continued professional development through in-service training and quarterly professional peer supervision.
• Develop supervisory skills by being responsible for a Band 5 OT, therapy assistants, and student OTs as required.
• Work closely with colleagues in the South East London sector to develop the Neuro Core offer.
• Hold a full UK driving license and preferably have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes.

Working for our organisation

Oxleas offers a wide range of NHS healthcare services in community and secure environments. Our multidisciplinary teams provide care to people of all ages and work in partnership with other parts of the NHS, local councils, and the voluntary sector.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Provide specialist occupational therapy input to clients as part of the Community Neurorehabilitation service.
• Collaborate with specialist nurses and other health and social care practitioners to manage clients with long-term neurological conditions.
• Supervise Band 5 occupational therapists, therapy assistants, and occupational therapy students.
• Be responsible and accountable for assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for a variety of conditions in the community.
• Demonstrate specialist knowledge and skills in neurological conditions and interventions.
• Assess and provide equipment to enhance independence in daily living skills for service users.
• Monitor, review, and reassess clients' complex care plans against outcome measures.

Person specification

Education

• Degree/Masters in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC registered
• Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
• Leadership training
• Specialist training in therapeutic work with people with neurological conditions.

Experience

• Experience in a community setting
• Full clinical responsibility for clients’ psychological care within a multidisciplinary care plan
• Evidence of MDT working
• Experience in risk assessment and management
• Organising and delivering therapy in group settings
• Using relevant outcome measures
• Supervising assistants and students

Skills

• Excellent communication skills - written and verbal
• Knowledge of specific patient conditions
• Experience of a range of treatment approaches
• Consultation skills
• Clinical skills in assessment and treatment
• Reflective abilities

Other

• Driver's license
• Access to a vehicle for work

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that welcomes and supports individuals of all abilities. If you meet the minimum criteria for this role and have a disability, you can be guaranteed an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme. We encourage you to be open about your needs for a comfortable interview experience.