Job summary
This is a direct replacement for an established post which forms part of the Band 6 OT neurology rotation. The B6 Specialist Occupational Therapist role is integral to the delivery of specialist neuroscience/ neurorehabilitation services across several locations including St George's main hospital site, Queen Mary's Hospital Roehampton and the Community Neurorehabilitation team in Wandsworth.
Main duties of the job
This post is integral to the delivery of activity within neurosciences/neurorehabilitation 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. 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
A thriving Foundation Trust at the heart of an integrated healthcare system. One that delivers improved patient care at a community, hospital and specialist setting, supported by a unique and nationally recognised programme of research, education and employee engagement.
We expect all our staff to share the values that are important to the Trust, being Excellent, Kind, Responsible & Respectful, and behave in a way that reflects these.
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and expects that all staff will share in this commitment. The Trust is clear that all staff have a responsibility to be aware of children and adult safeguarding policies and procedures and that each member of staff, clinical and non-clinical, will attend child or adult safeguarding training that is provided at an appropriate level to suit their role. The Trust has the additional expectation that all staff will be able to identify concerns and know what action to undertake.
Job description
Job responsibilities
***Please find more details in the job description and job specification attached. Please ensure that any submitted application refers to these***
Job description
Job responsibilities
***Please find more details in the job description and job specification attached. Please ensure that any submitted application refers to these***
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
- HCPC Registration
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development including evidence of reflective practice.
Desirable
- Fieldwork Educators Course
- Attendance at recent post graduate courses relevant to the clinical field of neurology.
Experience
Essential
- NHS experience either as a qualified Occupational Therapist (substantive or locum) or as an undergraduate Occupational Therapy Student.
- At least 6 months post-qualification experience in Neurology (stroke/TBI)
- Working as part of a MDT
- Ability to form a sound prognosis and advise other members of the MDT
Desirable
- 6 months post-qualification experience in a Neuro rehab setting
- Previous experience at band 6 level
- Staff/student supervision/IPR
- Teaching experience in in-service programs
- Involvement in Clinical audit
- Experience of the research process
Skills
Essential
- Up to date with professional practice and new research
- Good assessment skills based on a sound clinical reasoning approach
- Understanding of the principles of normal movement and the impact of cognition and perception on function.
- Have an understanding of setting, monitoring and evaluation of short and long term goals
- Ability to work under pressure / accept responsibility
- Good team player
- Flexible working approach
- Good time management skills
Desirable
- Application of a variety of treatment techniques
- Use of standardised assessments
- Competent IT skills
- Presentation/teaching skills
- Clinical audit
- Supervision of students and support staff
Other
Essential
- BOAT membership
- Member of SSNP
Desirable
- Car owner/driver with valid driving license
- Innovative
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of current OT and Government initiatives.
- Understand the legal responsibilities of the working as a healthcare professional
- Understanding of Quality and Audit initiatives, including Clinical Governance
- Able to work within Trust's policies of data protection, equal opportunities and Health and Safety to meet the needs of the patients
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
- HCPC Registration
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development including evidence of reflective practice.
Desirable
- Fieldwork Educators Course
- Attendance at recent post graduate courses relevant to the clinical field of neurology.
Experience
Essential
- NHS experience either as a qualified Occupational Therapist (substantive or locum) or as an undergraduate Occupational Therapy Student.
- At least 6 months post-qualification experience in Neurology (stroke/TBI)
- Working as part of a MDT
- Ability to form a sound prognosis and advise other members of the MDT
Desirable
- 6 months post-qualification experience in a Neuro rehab setting
- Previous experience at band 6 level
- Staff/student supervision/IPR
- Teaching experience in in-service programs
- Involvement in Clinical audit
- Experience of the research process
Skills
Essential
- Up to date with professional practice and new research
- Good assessment skills based on a sound clinical reasoning approach
- Understanding of the principles of normal movement and the impact of cognition and perception on function.
- Have an understanding of setting, monitoring and evaluation of short and long term goals
- Ability to work under pressure / accept responsibility
- Good team player
- Flexible working approach
- Good time management skills
Desirable
- Application of a variety of treatment techniques
- Use of standardised assessments
- Competent IT skills
- Presentation/teaching skills
- Clinical audit
- Supervision of students and support staff
Other
Essential
- BOAT membership
- Member of SSNP
Desirable
- Car owner/driver with valid driving license
- Innovative
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of current OT and Government initiatives.
- Understand the legal responsibilities of the working as a healthcare professional
- Understanding of Quality and Audit initiatives, including Clinical Governance
- Able to work within Trust's policies of data protection, equal opportunities and Health and Safety to meet the needs of the patients
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
