Job summary
This is a direct replacement for an established post which forms part of the Band 7 OT neurology rotation and includes stroke care, inpatient level 1 and 2 rehabilitation across St George's and Queen Mary Hospital, acute neurology, neurosurgery, NICU and neuro outreach.
***Please note that a Fixed term post may also be available***
If this may be of interest to you, please apply for this post and this can be later discussed if successful at shortlisting and invited to attend an Interview.
Main duties of the job
The B7 Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist role is essential in the delivery of clinical services within neurosciences and neurorehabilitation at St George's Hospital and Queen Marys Hospital, Roehampton. This post leads the delivery of activity within neurosciences with clear specifications around staffing ratios, timeliness of assessment and intensity of rehabilitation, supporting the occupational therapists in the early assessment, early rehabilitation, functional retraining and discharge planning of patients within neurosciences/neurorehabilitation. The role is essential in order to support/facilitate flow and patient care through clinical pathways and the post supports the delivery of 7 day services.
About us
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provide services from two main hospitals, St George's Hospital and Queen Mary's Hospital, and two health centres, St Johns Therapy Centre, and The Nelson Centre.
With over 9,000 dedicated staff caring for patients around the clock, we are the largest healthcare provider in southwest London.
Our main site, St George's Hospital in Tooting - one of the country's principal teaching hospitals - is shared with St George's, University of London, which trains medical students and carries out advanced medical research. St George's Hospital also hosts the St George's, University of London and Kingston University Faculty of Health and Social Care Sciences, which is responsible for training a wide range of healthcare professionals from across the region.
Job description
Job responsibilities
**Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document, which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification**
Job description
Job responsibilities
**Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document, which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification**
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma / Degree in Occupational Therapy
- HCPC Registration
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development including evidence of reflective practice, attendance at recent post graduate courses relevant to the clinical field of neurology
- Fieldwork Educators Course
Desirable
- Post graduate course in management
- Master's degree or evidence of working at an equivalent level
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 5 years post graduate experience, at least 3 years of which must be in the physical setting
- Minimum of 3 years qualified experience in acute neurology including stroke and TBI
- At least 1 year's previous NHS experience either as a qualified Occupational Therapist (substantive or locum) or as an undergraduate Occupational Therapy Student.
- Knowledge and experience of a wide range of approaches to the management of the neurological patient through advanced clinical reasoning
- Staff/student supervision/IPR
Desirable
- Experience of service management and change management
- Recruitment and selection experience
- Team leadership experience
- Clinical Audit / Research
Skills
Essential
- Team leadership skills
- Experience of operational and staff management
- Awareness of skill mix and service needs
- Excellent communication skills
- Remains updated on professional practice and government initiatives
- Ability to teach OT skills in Neurology
- Ability to organize, prioritise and delegate to a high level
- Working knowledge of roles and interactions with other core members of the MDT
- Working knowledge of splinting/casting/orthotic management in Neurology
- Working knowledge of high level cognitive and perceptual assessments
- Working knowledge of wheelchair and specialist seating systems
- Ability to work under pressure
- Able to work at moderate to high levels of physical activity involving the delivery of manual therapy, therapeutic handling of patients and the assessment, demonstration and installation of adaptations and equipment.
- Ability to lead and motivate others
- Ability to work under pressure / accept responsibility
- Good team player
- Flexible working approach
Desirable
- Good time management skills
- Competent IT skills
- Presentation skills
- Clinical audit / research
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of current OT and Government initiatives.
- Understand the legal responsibilities of working as a healthcare professional
- Have a good understanding of Clinical Governance and implications for Occupational Therapy practice including experience of quality issues and audit
- Able to work within Trust's policies of data protection, equal opportunities and Health and Safety to meet the needs of the patients
Other
Essential
- RCOT membership
- Member of SSNP
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma / Degree in Occupational Therapy
- HCPC Registration
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development including evidence of reflective practice, attendance at recent post graduate courses relevant to the clinical field of neurology
- Fieldwork Educators Course
Desirable
- Post graduate course in management
- Master's degree or evidence of working at an equivalent level
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 5 years post graduate experience, at least 3 years of which must be in the physical setting
- Minimum of 3 years qualified experience in acute neurology including stroke and TBI
- At least 1 year's previous NHS experience either as a qualified Occupational Therapist (substantive or locum) or as an undergraduate Occupational Therapy Student.
- Knowledge and experience of a wide range of approaches to the management of the neurological patient through advanced clinical reasoning
- Staff/student supervision/IPR
Desirable
- Experience of service management and change management
- Recruitment and selection experience
- Team leadership experience
- Clinical Audit / Research
Skills
Essential
- Team leadership skills
- Experience of operational and staff management
- Awareness of skill mix and service needs
- Excellent communication skills
- Remains updated on professional practice and government initiatives
- Ability to teach OT skills in Neurology
- Ability to organize, prioritise and delegate to a high level
- Working knowledge of roles and interactions with other core members of the MDT
- Working knowledge of splinting/casting/orthotic management in Neurology
- Working knowledge of high level cognitive and perceptual assessments
- Working knowledge of wheelchair and specialist seating systems
- Ability to work under pressure
- Able to work at moderate to high levels of physical activity involving the delivery of manual therapy, therapeutic handling of patients and the assessment, demonstration and installation of adaptations and equipment.
- Ability to lead and motivate others
- Ability to work under pressure / accept responsibility
- Good team player
- Flexible working approach
Desirable
- Good time management skills
- Competent IT skills
- Presentation skills
- Clinical audit / research
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of current OT and Government initiatives.
- Understand the legal responsibilities of working as a healthcare professional
- Have a good understanding of Clinical Governance and implications for Occupational Therapy practice including experience of quality issues and audit
- Able to work within Trust's policies of data protection, equal opportunities and Health and Safety to meet the needs of the patients
Other
Essential
- RCOT membership
- Member of SSNP
Desirable
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
