Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic Neurological Occupational Therapist to join the City and Hackney Adult Community Rehabilitation Team. This post will give you the opportunity to develop your core and specialist skills and knowledge base in the field of community neurological rehabilitation.
The Adult Community Rehab Team is a forward-thinking service that provides inter-disciplinary rehabilitation to adults living in the clinically, economically and culturally diverse borough of Hackney and the City of London. The team is split into two specialist branches (neurological conditions and physical conditions) and consists of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech & Language Therapists, Clinical & Neuropsychology, Dietitians and Rehabilitation Assistants. The team is supported by a Consultant Allied Health Professional, Consultant Neuropsychologist and a Consultant Neurologist.
The team actively encourages CPD and our staff are fully involved in service development projects. In return for your experience, motivation and enthusiasm, we offer a vibrant and dynamic team, regular support and supervision and flexible working.
This post is located in the community, office base in Hoxton but you will work across various sites as dictated by the needs of the service and clients. We welcome applications from candidates who would be interested in this role on a full time or part time basis (30 hours minimum). Please indicate preference in your application.
Main duties of the job
The neurological conditions team provides assessment and intervention for clients with both progressive (Multiple Sclerosis, Motor Neurone Disease, Parkinson's Disease, Neuro Oncology) and non-progressive (ABI and SCI) neurological diagnoses. Occupational Therapy input is client centred and goal directed and can focus on:
- Increasing independence or participation in functional tasks, community access and leisure activities
- Vocational rehabilitation
- Postural management
- Splinting and upper limb rehabilitation
As the Specialist Neurological Occupational Therapist you would have the opportunity to:
- Carry a diverse caseload
- Supervise a Band 5 Occupational Therapist and students
- Participate in consultant lead outpatient clinics
- Lead or participate in Quality Improvement projects
- Deputise to the the Band 7, developing management skills in waiting list management and recruitment
About us
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s on this page
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s on this page
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therpay
- HCPC Registration
Desirable
- Member of BAOT
- Relevant Post Graduate Courses
- Member of relevant Special Interest Group
Skills and Abilites
Essential
- Senior level clinical skills with complex physical conditions
- Able to manage a clinical Caseload
- Effective communication Skills
- Effective time management/prioritisation skills
- Awareness of own competency level
- Understanding of MDT working
Desirable
- Fieldwork Accreditation
- Fabrication of Thermoplastic Upper limb Orthosis
Experience
Essential
- Broad general experience at basic level
- Involvement in Service development projects
Desirable
- Clinical supervision experience
- Experience using outcome measures
- Community experience
- Experience working in a diverse socio economic/ multicultural area
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of current professional issues relevant to the client group
- Understanding of confidentiality issues
- Knowledge of risk management and governance principles
- Knowledge of OT process
- Understanding of relevant models of practice
- Knowledge of OT assessment and treatment approaches relevant to the client group
Desirable
- Knowledge of Health needs in a multicultural area
- Understanding of the social model of disabilty
Other
Essential
- Understanding of Trust values
- Commitment to equality diversity and inclusion
- Commitment to CPD
- Professional Manner
- Ability to be flexible and respond to pressure appropirately
- Use of initiative
- Able to travel independently within City and Hackney
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therpay
- HCPC Registration
Desirable
- Member of BAOT
- Relevant Post Graduate Courses
- Member of relevant Special Interest Group
Skills and Abilites
Essential
- Senior level clinical skills with complex physical conditions
- Able to manage a clinical Caseload
- Effective communication Skills
- Effective time management/prioritisation skills
- Awareness of own competency level
- Understanding of MDT working
Desirable
- Fieldwork Accreditation
- Fabrication of Thermoplastic Upper limb Orthosis
Experience
Essential
- Broad general experience at basic level
- Involvement in Service development projects
Desirable
- Clinical supervision experience
- Experience using outcome measures
- Community experience
- Experience working in a diverse socio economic/ multicultural area
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of current professional issues relevant to the client group
- Understanding of confidentiality issues
- Knowledge of risk management and governance principles
- Knowledge of OT process
- Understanding of relevant models of practice
- Knowledge of OT assessment and treatment approaches relevant to the client group
Desirable
- Knowledge of Health needs in a multicultural area
- Understanding of the social model of disabilty
Other
Essential
- Understanding of Trust values
- Commitment to equality diversity and inclusion
- Commitment to CPD
- Professional Manner
- Ability to be flexible and respond to pressure appropirately
- Use of initiative
- Able to travel independently within City and Hackney
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).
