Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist

3 weeks ago

London, United Kingdom Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust Full time
Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist ( Neurology)

Employer Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust Location Edgware Salary £40,701 to £55,492 per annum, inclusive of HCAS, pro rata Closing date 8 May 2024

We have a part-time 0.8WTE Band 7 post (or Band 6 developmental post) within our Parkinson's Day Unit at Edgware Community Hospital in Barnet and are looking for a skilled, motivated and enthusiastic Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist ( Neurology)

The Parkinson's service offers variety and opportunity to develop the range of your clinical and supervisory skills in the treatment and management of Parkinson's, as well as joint working with a range of medical and therapy professionals in a purpose built unit there are also opportunities to contribute to service development.

Main duties of the job

CLCH offers a range of training and development opportunities as well as excellent supervision and management support.

If you are innovative, talented and adaptable with excellent communication skills and would like to be part of a growing and forward thinking organisation then come and join us.

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:

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • To provide a highly specialist Parkinsons disease Occupational Therapy Service as part of of Parkinsons Multi-disciplinary Team.
  • Work autonomously and in collaboration with the specialist Parkinsons other health care professionals, statutory and voluntary agencies, and HCC to deliver excellent standards of patient care.
  • Take a lead for occupational therapy in the rehab program of People with Parkinsons Disease.
  • Assess and treat own caseload of clients who have a diagnosis of Idiopathic Parkinsons/Parkinsons Syndrome and may have a complex presentation.
Please refer to Job description and personal Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
  • Current AHP with UK HCPC registration
  • Post-graduate training in Approaches to Rehabilitation/Cognitive rehabilitation/Neurological rehabilitation or equivalent.

Desirable

  • Masters level study

Experience

Essential

  • A minimum of 5 years post-graduate experience with a minimum of 2 years in working in Neuro Parkinson's disease /rehabilitation and Community services
  • Experience in working with people with complex health and social issues
  • Experience in working collaboratively across agencies in planning care for people
  • Experience in assessing for assistive technology including wheelchairs and ADL equipment
  • Experience in planning complex discharges, co-ordinating services and resources
  • Experience in working with adults in their own home
  • Experience of supervising/managing junior and assistant staff

Desirable

  • Rotational experience at Band 5 or Band 6 level in acute trusts and community services

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

  • Advanced skills in the assessment and treatment of people with Parkinson's Disease and neurological conditions complex multi-pathologies
  • Advanced knowledge and understanding of the national guidelines for Parkison's Disease rehabilitation, NSFs for Older People and Long Term Conditions and relevant NICE guidelines
  • Able to lead a team
  • Able to appraise staff
  • Knowledge of philosophy and key issues within the profession
  • Actively promotes OT services
  • Skills in managing complex cases and advising other staff on management
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • nowledge of moving and handling legislation and procedures
  • Skill in providing risk assessments and care plans in moving and handling
  • Knowledge or range of assistive technology and its application
  • Ability to establish good working relationships with clients and carers
  • Good communication skills
  • Ability to problem solve in a creative manner and to make clear and realistic decisions with clients and their carers
  • Able to consider recommendations that deliver value for money
  • Knowledge of key legislation within health and social care service
  • Knowledge of care rehabilitation techniques

Desirable

  • Participation in recent NHS Leadership training programme or similar

Key Attributes

Essential

  • Flexible to suit the needs of the service
  • Able to work under pressure
  • Sets a professional example to others
  • Ability to undertake safe manual handling
  • Understanding the importance of Equal Opportunities policies of both the Trust and promote non-discriminatory and cultural sensitivity practices
  • Commitment to the organisation Values and Policies
  • Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Edgware Community Hospital

Edgware

HA8 0AD

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824-NORTH-8369-E

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