Outpatient Specialist Neurological Rehabilitation and Environmental Controls

Permanentfull-time: 37.5 hours per week

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Occupational Therapist to work across two specialist services at the Colman Centre for Specialist Rehabilitation. We are looking for a highly motivated and dedicated Occupational Therapist who is keen to develop specialist skills in complex neurological rehabilitation and environmental controls. Both teams are based in Jubilee House at the Colman Centre in Norwich and provide a range of interventions within the clinic setting and in patients' homes.

Interviews will be held on 23rd January 2025.

Main duties of the job

The neurological rehabilitation role will include providing cognitive, vocational and upper limb rehabilitation to patients (aged 16 and above) who have complex needs following an acquired brain injury. You will be working as part of a dynamic multi-disciplinary team including Physiotherapists, Psychologists, Speech and Language Therapists, Rehabilitation Nurses, and Consultants in Rehabilitation Medicine.

The successful applicant will require excellent communication skills, an aptitude for problem-solving and be highly effective in managing a case load. They will play a key role in facilitating patient groups and be required to liaise with other agencies such as a patient's employer when supporting their return to work.

The current Norfolk and Waveney Environmental Controls Service is expanding to provide a service to patients living in Suffolk. We are, therefore, looking for someone to join the team at this exciting time in our development. The post holder will need to have an interest in technology and be eager to learn more about this ever-evolving specialism. You will work with children and adults with severe physical disabilities.

Both teams provide regular peer support and learning opportunities. Participation in external specialist interest groups is also encouraged,

It is essential that you hold a full UK driving license. Regular driving across Norfolk and Suffolk will be required.

About us

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For further details / informal visits contact: Catherine Davis, Lead Occupational Therapist, Out-patient Service or Helen Pye, Lead Occupational Therapist, Environmental Controls Service on 01603 255753, email:CCSRSoutpatientsOT@nchc.nhs.uk

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To assess and prescribe care packages for patients with complex rehabilitation needs.
• To work within the MDT to facilitate timely discharge from in-patient or outpatient service.
• To work within the MDT to support patients in the community and prevent unnecessary admission to hospital.
• To work with all health care professionals, and statutory and voluntary agencies to provide a seamless, integrated service to our service users.
• As required, provide support to other services across the Colman Centre for Specialist Rehabilitation Services.

Please see job description for more details.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy
• Current HCPC registration

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of working at a minimum of Band 5 level with a variety of post registration experience in inpatient, rehabilitation and discharge planning
• Post registration clinical experience of patients with neurological conditions
• Knowledge of additional specialist areas through inhouse training & short courses
• Awareness of alternative communication strategies for patients with neurological conditions

Desirable

• Previous clinical experience in a neurological rehabilitation setting
• Training/clinical experience in: postural management, splinting for abnormal tone, cognitive rehabilitation, wheelchair prescribers course
• Experience of managing challenging behaviours
• Experience of working with patients with tracheostomy
• Experience with running groups
• Experience in delivering specialist bespoke equipment to highly complex patients

Skills, Abilities & Knowledge

Essential

• Highly motivated and ability to use own initiative
• Good observational & reporting skills
• Good interpersonal skills including tact, diplomacy, empathy & sensitivity
• Ability to manage stressful situations
• Evidence of working in a multi-disciplinary team
• Work flexibly to accommodate patient/service needs
• Demonstrate good IT and standard keyboard skills
• Demonstrate excellent organisational and time management skills

Desirable

• Knowledge of standardised assessments

Communication

Essential

• Ability to use verbal and non-verbal communication skills
• Ability to communicate with range of professionals at all levels
• Ability to communicate to patients/carers and relatives with sensitivity and compassion
• Able to communicate effectively in written and verbal English Language

Desirable

• Experience of using alternative communication strategies for patients with neurological conditions

Personal & People Development

Essential

• Maintain competency within role. Attend training relevant to role to maintain knowledge and skills
• Encouraging and developing self and others using a range of techniques and skills to share knowledge

Desirable

• Experience of leadership skills in the workplace

Personal Attributes / Behaviours

Essential

• Able to identify with the Trust's commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults
• Be reliable, honest and resilient

Other

Essential

• Be able to: kneel, bend & stoop, and work in cramped environments. Manoeuvre limbs of around 5-6 kg. Manoeuvre patients using moving and handling aids
• Must hold full and valid driving licence

Employer details

Employer name

Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust

Address

Colman Centre for Specialist Rehabilitation Services

Unthank Road

Norwich

NR2 2PJ

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