Occupational Therapist

6 days ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Royal Hospital for Neuro-Disability Full time

Job Title: Occupational Therapist (Band 6)

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Occupational Therapist to join our Clinical Operations team at the Royal Hospital for Neuro-Disability. As a key member of our multidisciplinary team, you will be responsible for preparing and administering therapeutic Occupational Therapy programmes for patients with complex neuro-disabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

  • To work effectively as part of a specialist multi-disciplinary team, demonstrating excellent joint working and communication to achieve patient-centred goals and ensure optimal management and rehabilitation of patients with complex physical, cognitive and communicative needs.
  • To assess and treat a specific caseload of patients with complex needs, prioritising effectively to reduce risk and manage the patients disability or rehabilitation needs.
  • To assess and treat the patients personal and domestic daily living functional activity level to maximise independence where possible.
  • To participate in MDT assessment and provision or a 24 hour postural management programme, including assessment and provision of splints, participation in assessment of seating and bed positioning.

Main Duties of the Job:

  • To provide specialist patient-centred assessment and treatment for a complex neurological clinical caseload as part of a specialist multi-disciplinary team.
  • To participate in interdisciplinary working (meetings, reviews, discharge planning and reports).
  • To ensure professionalism and excellent communication with staff, patients and relatives.
  • To demonstrate an awareness of RHNs objectives and contribute to achieving them appropriately.
  • To strive to improve efficiency in all areas of your work.

About Us:

The Royal Hospital for Neuro-Disability is an independent hospital and medical charity. We care for people who have brain injuries and require assessment and intensive rehabilitation for conditions such as Huntington's disease and prolonged disorders of consciousness. Our specialist services include a ventilator unit and a neuro-behavioural unit.

We help those with the most complex of health needs and disabilities including degenerative or progressive conditions as well as providing palliative care. We support individuals with complex physical challenges alongside their neuro-disability.

Our vision for the future is that we will be the national centre of excellence for neuro-disability. Our mission is to provide outstanding care and empowering individuals with neuro-disability, enabling them to live their lives to their fullest potential.

Person Specification:

Qualifications:

  • Diploma/degree/masters degree in Occupational Therapy recognised by RCOT & HCPC.
  • Member of BAOT/College of Occupational Therapists.
  • An interest in the clinical management of severe neuro-disability.
  • Demonstrates a proficient understanding of the role and need of evidence based practice.
  • A working knowledge of physical assessment of complex neuro presentations.
  • A good understanding of long term neurological conditions.

Experience:

  • Minimum of 18 months practising as a qualified OT and minimum of 6 months working in the field of neuro-disability.
  • Ability to prescribe and grade a detailed treatment plan.
  • Able to demonstrate flexibility, able to respond to rapidly changing requirements and implement and initiate new ideas.
  • Ability to prioritise and manage a large caseload.

Benefits:

  • 27 days annual leave (excluding bank hols).
  • Support for ongoing development.
  • Pension scheme.
  • Free parking.
  • Travel season ticket loan to aid commuting expenses.
  • Blue Light Card and Discounts.
  • On-site cafeteria.
  • RHN Wellbeing Programme and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
  • RHN Volunteering opportunities.

RHN is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer that respects and values the differences of our people to achieve their full potential.

Candidates applying for a role at the Royal Hospital for Neuro Disability are strongly encouraged to be vaccinated against Covid-19 and Influenza.

RHN is a care provider for vulnerable patients at extreme risk. In consequence, safeguarding patients will always be our highest priority.

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