Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated occupational therapist to join our dynamic team at the National hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery.
The post is rotational within a specialist multidisciplinary team at this renowned teaching hospital.
Main duties of the job
Areas covered on the rotation include acute brain injury, stroke services, neuro-rehabilitation, acute neuro-medical/surgical inpatients, neuropsychiatry, neuro-oncology, private patients, vocational rehabilitation, upper limb rehabilitation, spasticity, Cerebral Palsy and outpatients. Each area is unique in the experience they offers with the opportunity to develop specialist skills in the management of acute and chronic complex neuro-disability patients.
The department has well structured in-service training supporting the knowledge and skills framework and personal development plans. Team members are encouraged to engage in teaching and training at a local and national level; with clear structures in place for involvement in clinical developments and participate in multi-disciplinary audit and research.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
- University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
- National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
- Royal National Throat,Nose and Ear Hospital
- Eastman Dental Hospital
- Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
- University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
- The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
- University College Hospitals at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
At UCLH, we have a real 'One Team' ethos, and our values - safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be working in a rewarding and challenging clinical environment and be responsible for supervision of at least one team member and the day to day management of the OT service delivery in your clinical area. You must have substantive post-graduation experience, including neurology. Effective communication skills and a positive approach to the management of complex disability are essential.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be working in a rewarding and challenging clinical environment and be responsible for supervision of at least one team member and the day to day management of the OT service delivery in your clinical area. You must have substantive post-graduation experience, including neurology. Effective communication skills and a positive approach to the management of complex disability are essential.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential
- State registered Occupational Therapist (HPC)
- Degree in OT (or equivalent)
- Broad Knowledge of current best practice in Neuro-Occupational Therapy
- Demonstrate an awareness and understanding of OT models of practice
- Knowledge of relevant issues in relation to NHS e.g. New NHS: modern, dependable Disability legislation Health and safety at work act National Service Frameworks/ NICE Guidelines
Desirable
- Member of Relevant Special Interest Group e.g. COT-SSNP
- Member of BAOT
- AMPS trained
- Knowledge of the use of outcome measures in OT
Experience
Essential
- Substantive post-graduation clinical OT experience required within a physical setting
- Substantive specific neurological post-graduation OT experience
- Use of problem oriented medical records / SOAP Notes
- Evidence of involvement in Clinical Governance programmes including one or more or the following areas: Audit and clinical effectiveness Risk management Public patient involvement Other
- Evidence of active participation in and/or experience in teaching one or more of the following areas: OT in-service training MDT in-service training Student training COT-SSNP Internal/External Courses Joint sessions with junior staff
Desirable
- Experience of the use of OT models
- Evidence of supervision experience: Basic Grade OT OT Technical Officers OT Assistants OT Students
- Rehabilitation experience
Skills & Abilities (for AfC staff these should link to the KSF dimensions for the role), e.g.
Essential
- Ability to manage own caseload assessing and treating acute, chronic and progressive complex and challenging patients and to determine priorities.
- Ability to work unsupervised as a competent autonomous practitioner
- Evidence of commitment to continuing professional Development oRelevant post graduate training courses oProfessional Portfolio
Person Specification
Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential
- State registered Occupational Therapist (HPC)
- Degree in OT (or equivalent)
- Broad Knowledge of current best practice in Neuro-Occupational Therapy
- Demonstrate an awareness and understanding of OT models of practice
- Knowledge of relevant issues in relation to NHS e.g. New NHS: modern, dependable Disability legislation Health and safety at work act National Service Frameworks/ NICE Guidelines
Desirable
- Member of Relevant Special Interest Group e.g. COT-SSNP
- Member of BAOT
- AMPS trained
- Knowledge of the use of outcome measures in OT
Experience
Essential
- Substantive post-graduation clinical OT experience required within a physical setting
- Substantive specific neurological post-graduation OT experience
- Use of problem oriented medical records / SOAP Notes
- Evidence of involvement in Clinical Governance programmes including one or more or the following areas: Audit and clinical effectiveness Risk management Public patient involvement Other
- Evidence of active participation in and/or experience in teaching one or more of the following areas: OT in-service training MDT in-service training Student training COT-SSNP Internal/External Courses Joint sessions with junior staff
Desirable
- Experience of the use of OT models
- Evidence of supervision experience: Basic Grade OT OT Technical Officers OT Assistants OT Students
- Rehabilitation experience
Skills & Abilities (for AfC staff these should link to the KSF dimensions for the role), e.g.
Essential
- Ability to manage own caseload assessing and treating acute, chronic and progressive complex and challenging patients and to determine priorities.
- Ability to work unsupervised as a competent autonomous practitioner
- Evidence of commitment to continuing professional Development oRelevant post graduate training courses oProfessional Portfolio
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).
