Job summary
We are a multi-disciplinary service consisting of occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, physiotherapists, a specialist nurse, and rehabilitation assistants with administrator support and we also work closely alongside clinical neuropsychologists.
We see patients in clinics, at home or residential/nursing homes and other community settings. We provide specialist neurological rehabilitation to patients with a range of neurological conditions including stroke, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, acquired brain injury, Huntington's disease and motor neurone disease.
Come and join an innovative, highly specialist and friendly community neurological rehabilitation team, providing high quality rehabilitation to patients in a community setting.
We are looking for an Occupational Therapist who wants to expand their neuro-rehab and long-term management skills as an autonomous practitioner in a community setting within a small supportive team.
This is a maternity cover post and we welcome secondment applications.
This role is based throughout the borough of Ealing and so staff will need to be able to travel through the borough independently.
The successful applicant will be supported by the Band 8A Lead Occupational therapist and encouraged to engage in developing the Occupational therapy service.
Main duties of the job
The primary focus of this role is to work as a clinical 7 Occupational Therapist carrying a clinical workload in the area of neuro-rehabilitation.
The post holder will receive regular and ongoing supervision and support, participating in the induction and training and development of members of the MDT.
It is expected that the post-holder will lead on a service development project relevant to their clinical interest and service objectives.
We support staff requests for flexible and part-time working.
About us
Vaccination: The successful applicant may have contact with patients or service users and we will therefore be seeking proof of vaccination or medical exemption during the recruitment process. As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users when working on our healthcare settings.
The Ealing Enable team is a valued part of the maximising independence team within Ealing Community Partners.
We are a dynamic and innovative team, who is also passionate about working with patients living with neurological conditions. Team members base themselves from either EDTC in Southall or Clayponds Hospital in South Ealing, flexible working is supported.
We have a strong professional structure with a Clinical Lead (Band 8A) and Development Occupational Therapist in the team with Band 3 and 4 Technicians. Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech therapists and the clinical psychologist work closely together with support of the MS Nurse. Regular CPD programmes and supervision structures are in place. This is a team with career progression opportunities!
This is an Ealing Community Partners role through Central North West London (CNWL) Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Role Responsibilities:
To provide an evidence-based assessment, treatment and advisory service to clients with neurological conditions both progressive and acquired such as stroke, traumatic brain injury, Parkinsons disease,MS, spinal cord pathologies, MND.
To work flexibly with all other members of the ENABLE team to provide an integrated rehabilitation service to clients in accordance with the philosophy and operational policies of the team To see clients in their own homes, alternative community settings or clinic setting.
To manage a varied caseload comprising clients with a range of neurological diagnosis causing neurological impairments that often include musculoskeletal, orthopaedic, cognitive and communication impairments as well.
To prevent hospital admission and facilitate discharge from, for example, local HASUs discharging earlysupported discharge patients following stroke
To participate in departmental continuous professional development, education and training, auditand research projects.
To manage a clinical caseload using evidence-based clinical reasoning, critical thinking, reflection and analysis.
To use a client centred, goal-orientated rehabilitation approach.
To participate in departmental clinical supervision that is responsive and personalised e.g. can take the form of formal training, clinical reasoning, peer review, case reviews and reflective practise.
To work flexibly & support other community therapy teams if required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Role Responsibilities:
To provide an evidence-based assessment, treatment and advisory service to clients with neurological conditions both progressive and acquired such as stroke, traumatic brain injury, Parkinsons disease,MS, spinal cord pathologies, MND.
To work flexibly with all other members of the ENABLE team to provide an integrated rehabilitation service to clients in accordance with the philosophy and operational policies of the team To see clients in their own homes, alternative community settings or clinic setting.
To manage a varied caseload comprising clients with a range of neurological diagnosis causing neurological impairments that often include musculoskeletal, orthopaedic, cognitive and communication impairments as well.
To prevent hospital admission and facilitate discharge from, for example, local HASUs discharging earlysupported discharge patients following stroke
To participate in departmental continuous professional development, education and training, auditand research projects.
To manage a clinical caseload using evidence-based clinical reasoning, critical thinking, reflection and analysis.
To use a client centred, goal-orientated rehabilitation approach.
To participate in departmental clinical supervision that is responsive and personalised e.g. can take the form of formal training, clinical reasoning, peer review, case reviews and reflective practise.
To work flexibly & support other community therapy teams if required.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Registration with Health and Care Professions Council as an Occupational Therapist
- Recognised Occupational Therapy (OT) degree qualification or equivalent, i.e. DipCOT/BSc OT
Desirable
- Registered member with relevant professional bodies e.g. RCOT, RCOT CYPFSS
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working in the UK health service or a similar health economy as an Occupational Therapist.
- Significant post -registration working as band 5 or band 6 or equivalent in experience
- Experience in a variety of core areas to include the following: Neurology, Orthopaedics, Care of Older people and Community
Desirable
- Experience in a variety of core areas to include the following: Respiratory and Community
- Previous experience of working with students or supervising students
Skills
Essential
- Participated in some form of evidence based practice e.g. research, audit
- Demonstrate ability to use Computers including: internet, word, power point and excel
- Problem solving skills
- Able to direct own study programme.
- Good time management skills
- Active Involvement in CPD, appraisal schemes and supervision
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Registration with Health and Care Professions Council as an Occupational Therapist
- Recognised Occupational Therapy (OT) degree qualification or equivalent, i.e. DipCOT/BSc OT
Desirable
- Registered member with relevant professional bodies e.g. RCOT, RCOT CYPFSS
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working in the UK health service or a similar health economy as an Occupational Therapist.
- Significant post -registration working as band 5 or band 6 or equivalent in experience
- Experience in a variety of core areas to include the following: Neurology, Orthopaedics, Care of Older people and Community
Desirable
- Experience in a variety of core areas to include the following: Respiratory and Community
- Previous experience of working with students or supervising students
Skills
Essential
- Participated in some form of evidence based practice e.g. research, audit
- Demonstrate ability to use Computers including: internet, word, power point and excel
- Problem solving skills
- Able to direct own study programme.
- Good time management skills
- Active Involvement in CPD, appraisal schemes and supervision
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).
