We are looking for a Specialist neuro Occupational Therapist , who is looking to develop their knowledge and skills within a friendly team. Support is readily available and a supervision and CPD structure is in place and encouraged by the service.

You will receive professional guidance and direction from senior Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists. As part of your development, there are opportunities to experience colleagues working in a range of partner settings, and to develop your supervisory skills with Therapy Support Workers and students.

You will be working closely with the other internal Integrated and Specialist Community Services, including, Community Nursing, Speech and Language, Tissue Viability, Falls and Rapid Response services. You will also be required to work closely with Primary Care Network Colleagues, Frailty Service and the Hospital Discharge Team to support hospital discharge

It is also essential to hold a full valid driving licence and have access to a car to use regularly for business purposes

You will be required to complete electronic patient records (training provided)

The position is full time (37.5 hours per week) but in line with our flexible working approach we welcome applications for part time contracts. A seven-day working pattern will be required to cover weekends and bank holidays on a rostered/rotational basis.

Main duties of the job

Be an active member of the community multidisciplinary neurorehabilitation team, providing a comprehensive occupational therapy service to residents of Harrow. This includes the provision of Early Supported Discharge Service for Stroke and our Community Neuro Rehabilitation Service pathways for people with acquired or progressive neurological conditions.

Work within professional standards and clinical guidelines, promote best practice and to undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner including assessing and treating own caseload of patients/clients and maintaining professional documentation.

Build up and maintain key relationships with referring including GPs, acute providers, Bedded Services, District Nurses, Wheelchair Services, Speech & Language therapy and other services across CLCH to facilitate appropriate referrals and an understanding of the role of the occupational therapy and the multi-professional team.

Be responsible for the supervision of rehabilitation assistants and occupational therapy students.

Work mainly in the clients' homes but also in a variety of settings including clinics, residential care home, continuing care homes and community centres.

Support self and service development through active participation in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and by participating in any audit or research being undertaken by the service.

About us

Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!

We can offer you:

• A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
• Car lease scheme *T& C's apply
• Flexible working options
• Annual travel card loan
• Training, support and development in your career

To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits

Job description

Job responsibilities

Undertake multidisciplinary neuro assessments, be able to identify the needs of the clients and work closely with the MDT on joint goals. These clients will present with a variety of complex neurological conditions.

To undertake specialist occupational therapy assessments functional, cognitive, seating and upper limb assessments and identify areas of priority for intervention.

To communicate relevant medical information, assessment details, advice and recommendations across agencies and with clients in compliance with trust guidelines for sharing of information and informed consent. These agencies include General Practitioners, Social Services, healthcare professionals, voluntary agencies, and residential homes.

Be responsible for gaining informed consent for assessment, treatment interventions and sharing of information in compliance with legal and professional guidelines. To be able to interpret and follow these guidelines in circumstances where clients do not have capacity to provide informed consent.

Have working knowledge of clinical guidelines specific to the area you are working in and, with the guidance of your supervisor, to translate these guidelines into clinical practice.

Following specialist assessment, to use advanced clinical reasoning, analysis, assessment and re-assessment skills and using a client-centred goal setting approach, to develop and provide individual occupational therapy treatments and programmes for clients. These treatment techniques may include functional activities, occupational therapy treatment techniques or patient and carer education.

Demonstrate compassion, empathy and sensitivity towards clients who may have complex emotional and physical conditions such as fear of falling, anxiety, pain and other physical, psychological and social concerns or when delivering unwelcome news around their condition or rehabilitation prognosis.

Comply with local risk assessments when dealing with complex clients with challenging behavioral needs and high risk environments.

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

Prescribe appropriate equipment to clients in order to maximise their independence such as moving and handling equipment and wheelchairs. Travel to clients homes by public transport, taking necessary assessment and treatment equipment as required.

Be responsible for the safe storage and safe moving and handling of occupational therapy equipment.

Work closely with other members of the multi-professional team e.g. Physiotherapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Neuro-navigators Psychology, Rehabilitation Assistants and Care Managers to provide a comprehensive, seamless service aiming to improve and maintain health for clients using the service.

Work as a lone practitioner, within the guidelines of the Lone Working Policy, when performing home visits.

Identify clients who need support from outside agencies, using clinical reasoning and analysis skills. To liaise with, and to refer clients to these services which include other Healthcare Services, Healthcare Professionals and Voluntary agencies as appropriate.

Please refer to Job description and personal specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

• Diploma/degree in Occupational Therapy
• Current HPC registration
• Evidence of up to date CPD portfolio
• Involvement in Appraisal Scheme
• Attendance at specialist short courses or equivalent CPD activities within the specialist areas of Adult Rehabilitation, Neurology, Older People Rehabilitation

Desirable

• Post graduate degree in relevant area
• Member of a Special Interest Group relevant to this post
• Member of BAOT

Experience

Essential

• Experience working in a range of clinical areas such as neurology, general rehabilitation, falls, elderly medicine.

Desirable

• Post registration experience as an Band 6 occupational therapist in neurology (possibly as part of a rotation).
• Experience of wide range of specialist services eg. falls services, wheelchair services, and learning disabilities
• Experience of community rehabilitation
• Experience of working in the NHS

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Skills in the assessment and treatment of adults with complex neurological conditions and multi-pathologies
• Knowledge and understanding of complex medical conditions including, neurology, multi-pathologies and falls
• Knowledge of role of Allied Health Professionals and interdisciplinary team working
• Ability to apply core occupational therapy skills across a range of clinical conditions within a client centred, goal setting
• Knowledge of outcome measures and evidence based practice relevant to occupational therapy practice in neurology
• Knowledge of the National Stroke Strategy, Clinical Guidelines for Stroke and the National Service Framework for Long-term condtiona
• Ability to problem solve, prioritise and demonstrate clinical reasoning
• Good communication and report writing skills, in both verbal and written format
• Basic IT skills - Microsoft Word, Power point, Excel
• Teaching of junior staff / students, peers in in service training setting
• Knowledge and understanding of the role of Social Services and voluntary agencies

Desirable

• Supervision of assistant / junior staff
• Supervision of Students
• Knowledge and experience in research and audit
• Knowledge and understanding of National Service Framework for Older People, NICE Guidance and Clinical Guidelines for progressive conditions
• Knowledge and understanding of NICE and CSP/COT Fallers Guidelines

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Honeypot Lane Health Centre

839 Honeypot Lane

Harrow

HA7 1AT

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