Senior Occupational Therapist in Bagshot

J108254

Occupational Therapist x 2 permanent

Salary: Up to Band 6 - £47,000

Up To Band 7 - £55,000

Location: Surrey

Hours: Full Time

Client Group: Neurorehabilitation - Adults

UK Based Experience

proven 5+ years of post graduate experience in neuro rehab setting.

Not Sponsoring

Our client has a fantastic Occupational Therapist Senior Band 6 & Band 7 vacancies in Surrey. This client provides high quality, consultant-led and patient focussed adult and paediatric rehabilitation services for those diagnosed with neurological and musculoskeletal conditions.

Job Role:

To undertake specialized uni-professional, multi-professional assessments to develop and implement treatment plans for clients referred to the service. These clients will present with variety of complex multi pathologies within specialist areas, including neurological conditions , musculoskeletal conditions, age related disorders, learning disability and mental health diagnosis.

To be responsible for gaining valid, informed consent for assessment and treatment interventions, and sharing of information following legal and professional guidelines.

To perform uni-professional and multi-professional specialist assessment and re-assessment of treatment programmes using evidence-based outcome measures and in accordance with RCOT guidelines, SSOAP, BSRM, NICE, RCP Guidelines

Following specialist assessment to use advanced clinical reasoning, analysis, assessment and re-assessment skills and using clients-centred goal setting approach, to develop and provide individual occupational therapy treatments and programmes for clients.

Demonstrate compassion, empathy and sensitivity towards clients who may have complex emotional and physical conditions

Comply with local risk assessment when dealing with complex clients with challenging behavioural needs

Be responsible for organising and prioritising own caseload to meet service needs sand to communicate with your supervisor if the service needs cannot be met

Prescribe appropriate equipment, to clients in order to maximise their independence

Travel to clients homes taking necessary assessment and treatment equipment and personal protective equipment as required

Work closely with other members of the multi-disciplinary team e.g. physiotherapist, speech and language therapist, podiatrists, pharmacist, case managers, consultants, phycologists, to provide a comprehensive seamless service

Work as a lone practitioner, within the guidelines of lone working policy, when performing home visits

Identify clients who need support from outside agencies, using clinical reasoning and analysis skills

Support the members of the team in the day-to-day operation of service, this may include answering queries, fielding referrals, contributing to team discussions, responding to client needs, delating and supervising appropriate tasks to rehabilitation assistants and administration staff

Participate in the multi professional team meeting with each service area actively contributing and chairing as required

Respond to inconsistent work patterns and be able to manage a diary and re-prioritise as required

Develop social media, update present occupational therapy specific education presentations to other health professionals, clients and carers

Assist our team members with service development and service promotion, actively participating in service training programs

Requirements:

• Diploma/degree in occupational therapy




• Current HCPC registration




• Evidence of up-to-date CPD portfolio/skills in the assessment and treatments of adults with complex neurological conditions and multi-pathologies




• Desirable rehab health ideal




• Experience minimum of 2 years working at a junior level in a wide range of clinical areas including, Neurology, general rehabilitation, falls, elderly medicine




• Knowledge and understanding of complex medical conditions including neurology, multi pathologies ad falls




• Knowledge of outcome measures and evidence-based practice associated with people with physical disabilities




• Knowledge and understanding of National Service Frameworks and clinical guidelines relevant to neurological rehabilitation




• Ability to problem solve, prioritise and demonstrate clinical reasoning




• Able to work as a team member




• Ability to resolve situations of conflicts




• Experience working within a multi-professional team




• Ability to apply core Occupational Therapy skills across a range of clinical conditions within a client centred, goal setting approach




• Advanced communication and report writing skills, in both verbal and written format

In return My client offers:

• Excellent salary




• Support




• Opportunity to further your career