Occupational Therapist Specialist Spinal Rehabilitation

2 days ago


Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom STEPS Rehabilitation Full time
Job Title: Specialist Spinal Rehabilitation Occupational Therapist

We are seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our Specialist Spinal Rehabilitation team at STEPS Rehabilitation. As a Specialist Spinal Rehabilitation Occupational Therapist, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality holistic therapy to our clients throughout their journey.

About STEPS Rehabilitation

STEPS Rehabilitation is a purpose-built 23-bedroom facility, designed to provide high-quality care from a range of medical and rehabilitation specialists. Our unique environment offers a non-clinical, comfortable, and homely atmosphere, allowing our clients to feel at ease during their rehabilitation journey.

Job Responsibilities
  • Deliver specialist OT assessment and intervention to clients within our specialist clinical area.
  • Assess and provide OT assessment and intervention, addressing occupational performance in the areas of self-care, leisure, and productivity.
  • Undertake the client key worker role within STEPS Rehabilitation.
  • Involve clients and carers in the development and delivery of goals within the rehabilitation plan.
  • Assess, implement, and monitor individual client rehabilitation plans.
  • Carry out community visits to support clients' goals and transition from STEPS.
  • Identify a range of specialist equipment to optimise functional independence, quality of life, and manage risk.
  • Complete required documentation, including clinical notes and comprehensive reports, within a timely manner.
  • Ensure accurate recording and monitoring of relevant outcome measures.
  • Apply manual handling principles as outlined by legislation and department procedures.
  • Adhere to and carry out individual client risk assessments.
  • In conjunction with the wider interdisciplinary team, ensure personal care and nutritional needs of clients are met.
  • Be flexible and able to offer support to other clinical areas as required.
  • Have an awareness and knowledge of current evidence-based OT practice and research in spinal injuries and complex trauma.
  • Initiate and lead on service development projects in conjunction with the wider interdisciplinary team, education, training, audits, with support from Lead OT/Head of Therapies.
  • Identify service equipment needs and resources to the Lead OT/Head of Therapy.
  • Be compliant with the clinical governance requirements operating within STEPS procedures.
  • Act upon and escalate issues as required, following STEPS guidance and operating procedures.
  • Adhere to the Royal College of OT code of ethics and professional conduct.
Person Specification

Qualifications:

  • Registered with HCPC.
  • BSc in Occupational Therapy.
  • Postgraduate Masters level module in a relevant subject or equivalent knowledge and skills accumulated through formal training and experience.

Desirable:

  • Membership of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists and a relevant specialist section group.
  • Masters in a relevant specialty.
  • Key trainer/train the trainer qualification.
  • Leadership, mentorship, or supervisory course.
  • Clinical Educators Course.

Experience:

  • Comprehensive post-registration experience, including experience at specialist/senior level treating Spinal Injuries.
  • Highly skilled in managing a complex Neurological caseload.
  • Knowledge and experience in education, training, and development of more junior team members, assistants, and students, including appraisal.
  • Specialist rehabilitation experience in treating clients with motor, sensory, cognitive, perceptual, emotional, and psychological problems.
  • Knowledge in wheelchairs, seating, and postural management.
  • Experience in assessing for equipment.
  • Setting and reviewing client-centered goals.
  • IT experience, including Microsoft Office packages.
  • Experience of working within governance frameworks, clinical systems, data management, complaints, reporting incidents.

Skills & Attributes:

  • Creative, innovative, inclusive, and engaging approach to client care.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills.
  • Able to deal with difficult situations appropriately.
  • Excellent communicator, both written and verbal, with excellent listening skills.
  • Able to work as part of a dynamic interdisciplinary team.
  • Excellent time management.
  • Adaptable and flexible.
  • Full UK driving license and willingness to drive as part of the role.


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