An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full-time Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join a 12 month rotation across two experienced and dynamic multidisciplinary community teams which are both in Richmond.

You would be based initially at Richmond Rehabilitation Unit working for the Community Neuro Rehabilitation Team (CNRT), and then at Teddington Memorial Hospital working for the Richmond Response and Rehabilitation Team (RRRT).

You would be seeing outpatients as well as home visits. The post is a 12 month fixed term / secondment with the possibility to extend.

Ideally you would have experience working with neurological conditions, but we would consider an experienced Band 6 or Band 5 OT looking to develop new skills and additional support would be given for the right applicant.

You will join enthusiastic teams of experienced OTs providing comprehensive multi-disciplinary rehabilitation programmes to neurologically impaired adults and frail elderly patients in Richmond.

The trust offers excellent opportunities for continuing professional development, and is committed to clinical excellence and audit.

CAR OWNER/ DRIVER is recommended. A competent cyclist would be considered.

Main duties of the job

To perform skilled Occupational Therapy assessment of patients with neurological conditions, including complex physical and psychological conditions

To provide evidence based treatment programmes, guided by patient orientated goal setting whilst liaising with the multidisciplinary team

To deliver and progress these individualised treatment programmes and provide advice to carers paid and unpaid.

To provide a high standard Occupational Therapy service, which involves working autonomously and as part of the multidisciplinary team within the community and out-patient settings.

To provide rapid support for patients discharged from acute services to ensure safe and effective transition to the community

About us

From the autumn, HRCH community services for Hounslow will be provided by West London NHS Trust. HRCH will continue to provide community services in the borough of Richmond.

HRCH is a great place to work, and we're committed to staff development, so if you're interested in joining our team, we encourage you to apply.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the full Job Descriptions relating to both teams and the Person Specification attached

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

• Diploma / degree in Occupational Therapy and current registration with HCPC

Desirable

• Attended relevant clinical courses

Experience

Essential

• Post-graduate experience in physical rehab, management of neurological conditions, care of the elderly, falls, orthopaedics, etc
• Experience of core skills in physical rehabilitation, including therapeutic handling, use of outcome measures, goal setting
• Knowledge and experience of OT assessments and interventions
• Experience working as part of an OT team and/or multi-disciplinary team

Skills

Essential

• Able to work as an autonomous practitioner
• Able to work collaboratively with the MDT
• Able to communicate effectively with patients, carers, colleagues
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including observation, listening and empathy skills, sensitivity and tact

Employer details

Employer name

Hounslow and Richmond Community NHS Healthcare Trust

Address

Richmond Rehab Unit

22 Evelyn Road

Richmond

TW9 2TW

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779-NN-6677425-AHP-Z