Job summary
We are looking for a skilled and experienced Occupational Therapist to work within a well established and respected, adult multi-disciplinary community neurological team.
The successful applicant will be responsible for the assessment and treatment of adults with a variety of neurological conditions offering rehabilitation, disability management and end of life care. The service offers Early Supported Discharge for Stroke patients. The Occupational Therapy Service also offers a comprehensive splinting service and vocational rehabilitation. There is a strong emphasis on multi-disciplinary working especially within service development and team learning. The MD teams include Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Dietician, Clinical Neuropsychologist, and Clinical Nurse Specialist who are supported by Psychology, Admin and Therapy Assistants.
Main duties of the job
As a Neuro Occupational Therapist working in the community, you will provide specialist rehabilitation and support to individuals with long-term neurological conditions . Your primary role is to enable patients to regain and maintain independence in daily activities, improve functional abilities, and enhance their quality of life within their home and community settings.
Key Responsibilities:
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Conduct detailed assessments of patients' physical, cognitive, and psychosocial abilities and needs.
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Develop and implement personalised rehabilitation plans focused on functional goals, adapting interventions to individual patient circumstances.
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Provide practical training and support for activities of daily living (ADLs), including self-care, mobility, and home management.
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To provide disability management which may include the prescription of assistive devices, adaptive equipment, and environmental modifications to promote safety and independence.
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Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary team and wider organisations to coordinate care and ensure holistic treatment.
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Offer education and support to patients, families, and carers to empower self-management and reduce caregiver strain.
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Monitor progress through regular reviews and adjust treatment plans accordingly.
- Participate in discharge planning from hospital to community care, facilitating early and safe transitions.
About us
St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).
After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification attached for more details
In addition to the key clinical roles stated above, you will also
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Ensure compliance with relevant clinical guidelines, professional standards, and documentation requirements.
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Facilitate learning in others such as therapy assistants and students
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Engage in ongoing professional development and contribute to clinical audit and service improvement initiatives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification attached for more details
In addition to the key clinical roles stated above, you will also
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Ensure compliance with relevant clinical guidelines, professional standards, and documentation requirements.
-
Facilitate learning in others such as therapy assistants and students
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Engage in ongoing professional development and contribute to clinical audit and service improvement initiatives.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oDiploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
- oRegistered to practice as Occupational Therapist with HealthCare Professions Council
- oEvidence of recent and relevant CPD
Desirable
- oAttended Practice Educators' Course
- oAttendance at recent post graduate courses relevant to the clinical field of neurology.
Experience
Essential
- oPost qualification experience in any of the following areas neurology, neurorehab, stroke, Trauma, neurosurgery or community neuro work.
- oWorking as part of a MDT
- oAbility to form a sound prognosis and advise other members of the MDT
Desirable
- oExperience of working with support workers.
- oExperience of providing Vocational rehab.
- oTeaching experience in in-service programs
- oInvolvement in Clinical audit and quality improvement
- oExperience of the research process
Skills
Essential
- oGood assessment skills based on a sound clinical reasoning approach
- oAble to work harmoniously with a diverse workforce to deliver a quality service to people from different backgrounds by including and embracing their varied needs.
- oEffective communication skills in multi-disciplinary setting.
- oGood organisation/time management skills
Desirable
- oSplinting skills.
- oApplication of a variety of treatment techniques
- oUse of standardised assessments
- oCompetent IT skills
- oPresentation/teaching skills
- oClinical audit
- oSupervision of students and support staff
Knowledge
Essential
- oUnderstanding of the principles of normal movement and the impact of cognition and perception on function.
- oHave an understanding of setting, monitoring and evaluation of short and long term goals
- oComprehensive knowledge of equipment & minor adaptations.
- oKnowledge of current OT and Government initiatives.
- oUnderstand the legal responsibilities of the working as a healthcare professional
- oUnderstanding of Quality and Audit initiatives, including Clinical Governance
- oAble to work within Trust's policies of data protection, equal opportunities and Health and Safety to meet the needs of the patients
Desirable
- oAppreciation of changes in healthcare provision
- oUnderstanding of community issues & services available.
- oWheelchair prescription
Other
Essential
- oFlexible approach
- oAbility to work with change
- oAbility to work under pressure
Desirable
- oOwn transport (car, motorbike/moped or bicycle
- oBAOT membership oMember of SSNiP
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oDiploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
- oRegistered to practice as Occupational Therapist with HealthCare Professions Council
- oEvidence of recent and relevant CPD
Desirable
- oAttended Practice Educators' Course
- oAttendance at recent post graduate courses relevant to the clinical field of neurology.
Experience
Essential
- oPost qualification experience in any of the following areas neurology, neurorehab, stroke, Trauma, neurosurgery or community neuro work.
- oWorking as part of a MDT
- oAbility to form a sound prognosis and advise other members of the MDT
Desirable
- oExperience of working with support workers.
- oExperience of providing Vocational rehab.
- oTeaching experience in in-service programs
- oInvolvement in Clinical audit and quality improvement
- oExperience of the research process
Skills
Essential
- oGood assessment skills based on a sound clinical reasoning approach
- oAble to work harmoniously with a diverse workforce to deliver a quality service to people from different backgrounds by including and embracing their varied needs.
- oEffective communication skills in multi-disciplinary setting.
- oGood organisation/time management skills
Desirable
- oSplinting skills.
- oApplication of a variety of treatment techniques
- oUse of standardised assessments
- oCompetent IT skills
- oPresentation/teaching skills
- oClinical audit
- oSupervision of students and support staff
Knowledge
Essential
- oUnderstanding of the principles of normal movement and the impact of cognition and perception on function.
- oHave an understanding of setting, monitoring and evaluation of short and long term goals
- oComprehensive knowledge of equipment & minor adaptations.
- oKnowledge of current OT and Government initiatives.
- oUnderstand the legal responsibilities of the working as a healthcare professional
- oUnderstanding of Quality and Audit initiatives, including Clinical Governance
- oAble to work within Trust's policies of data protection, equal opportunities and Health and Safety to meet the needs of the patients
Desirable
- oAppreciation of changes in healthcare provision
- oUnderstanding of community issues & services available.
- oWheelchair prescription
Other
Essential
- oFlexible approach
- oAbility to work with change
- oAbility to work under pressure
Desirable
- oOwn transport (car, motorbike/moped or bicycle
- oBAOT membership oMember of SSNiP
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).
