Specialist Occupational Therapist

NHS; Friendly (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading community neuro-rehabilitation team as a Specialist Occupational Therapist. You will work in a dynamic, multi-disciplinary environment, focusing on optimizing the quality of life for individuals with neurological conditions. This role offers opportunities for professional development and collaboration with various stakeholders to enhance service delivery.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of post registration clinical experience relevant to the post.
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Evidence of post-registration training in OT interventions.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and intervention as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Work autonomously and alongside colleagues within the team.
• Manage a clinical caseload flexibly as required.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Time Management

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Recognised Occupational therapy degree/ qualification

HCPC Registration

Member of Royal College of Occupational Therapy

Job description

Go back Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

Specialist Occupational Therapist

The closing date is 29 May 2025

We have an exciting opportunity to join our specialist community neuro-rehabilitation team. You will be joining a passionate and dynamic multi-disciplinary team where our service users' needs are at the centre of what we do. We are looking for an enthusiastic occupational therapist to work alongside us. Our philosophy is to work in partnership with service users, families, carers and other stakeholders. We aim to optimise quality of life and enabling individuals to relearn skills to achieve their maximum independence, enabling them to thrive in their community.

Main duties of the job

We provide assessment and intervention as a multi-disciplinary team, to residents over the age of 16, who have a diagnosed neurological condition with rehabilitation needs. The service comprises of the Community MS Team and Regional Disability Team, where staff members work into both teams. We cover the region for specialist neurological therapy intervention working from our base at Walkergate Park and a variety of settings within the community.

About us

We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.

We are a friendly and approachable team who value continual professional development. Within the team you will be supported to develop and grow within the post. Your voice will be included in service development and change as we always strive to provide the highest quality of care to our service users.

You will have the opportunity work autonomously and alongside colleagues within the team. We have a robust CPD programme and support life long learning enthusiastically.

Job responsibilities

Please find attached job description for full details.

We welcome your application

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

• Recognised Occupational therapy degree/ qualification
• HCPC Registration
• Evidence of post-registration training in OT interventions relevant to the post.
• Member of Royal College of Occupational Therapy

Knowledge and Experience

• Proven track record of post registration clinical experience relevant to the post.
• Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, HCPC and RCOT standards and other local and national initiatives.
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of collaborative working across agencies and professional disciplines.
• Proven ability to manage a clinical caseload in a flexible manner as required.
• Experience of supervising students / non registered staff
• Understanding of difficult to manage/challenging behaviours.
• Coordinating and supporting staff in the day to day provision of clinical services.

Skills and Competencies

• Proven ability to carry out and provide comprehensive written assessments of individuals with complex needs.
• Risk Assessment and Risk Management / Safety Planning skills.
• Demonstrate an understanding of effective & appropriate treatment options including a range of evidence based clinical approaches as identified in N.I.C.E. Guidance).
• Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Evidence of a high level of professional, organisational and leadership skills (self & others).
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with other professionals using a multi-agency approach.
• Ability to work autonomously and within a team.
• Effective time and case management skills
• Ability to adapt within a changing environment.
• Training & Induction of staff.
• Clinical Leadership.
• Teaching/Presentation skills.

Role/Team specific requirements

• Flexible and adaptive
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Open and non-judgemental, anti-discriminatory approach to clinical, managerial and leadership roles.

Personal Characteristics

• Friendly, outgoing, approachable, confident manner
• Innovative and creative

Additional Requirements

• Ability to meet the mobility and geographical requirements of the post.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust