A rotational neurological occupational therapy post at Barts Health NHS Trust, moving between acute, rehabilitation and community neuro services. The work is holistic, goal-focused assessment and intervention for adults with acquired or progressive neurological conditions. The caseload includes traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, stroke, MND and functional neurological disorder, with support from Band 7 and Band 8a neuro OT specialists and access to teaching and audit projects. HCPC registration is required.
What the job involves
- Provide specialist assessment and intervention to people with neurological conditions, determining impairment, activity limitation and participation restrictions
- Develop occupational therapy treatment programmes for each client
- Work in an integrated way with inter-team colleagues and external agencies across acute, primary care, community health and the London Borough of Tower Hamlets
- Follow patients through their pathway from acute care to rehabilitation and community services
- Take part in the continued service development of the Neurological Occupational Therapy service
Qualifications
- Diploma or degree in occupational therapy, with evidence of a CPD portfolio
Registration & licences
- HCPC registration
Experience
- Clinical experience in the NHS or a similar health service across acute or rehab settings
- Clinical neurology experience in acute, rehab or community settings, ideally 6 months
- Working in a multidisciplinary team
- Working with interpreters and/or health advocates
- Contributing to clinical education of junior staff, students and assistants, and to audit or service improvement projects delivered to timescale
Skills & knowledge
- Knowledge of neurological conditions and the impairments and functional difficulties they cause
- Knowledge of neurorehabilitation assessments and evidence-based treatment options
- Understanding of the legal responsibilities of the profession and of clinical governance
- Comprehensive standardised and non-standardised assessment of motor, sensory and cognitive skills
- Risk assessment, and assessment, fitting and review of equipment
- Accurate electronic patient records and proficient IT skills
Other
- Organising, prioritising, delegating, supervising and developing others, with good problem-solving
- Clear written and verbal communication, including sensitive information, despite communication barriers
- Flexible working and meeting the physical demands of the job
Nice to have
- Membership of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists
- Involvement in an RCOT special clinical interest group, such as the Specialist Section for Neurological Practice
- Postgraduate courses in neurological rehabilitation or disability management
- Supervision training
- Fieldwork educator training
- Understanding of National Service Frameworks, NICE guidelines and national strategy, and their implementation in practice
- Presentation skills
What's offered
- Robust teaching and training programme
- Opportunity to complete quality improvement and audit projects
- Support and guidance from Band 7 and Band 8a clinical specialist neuro OTs
- Opportunity to develop specialist neuro clinical skills using evidence-based practice
- Supportive and engaging environment for professional growth
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