Job summary
TheCamden neuro and stroke team (CNSS team)is a 5 day a week community neurological therapy team based at St Pancras Hospital providing early stroke discharge and community rehabilitation to adults with a neurological diagnosis living in the borough of Camden. The team iscomprisedof occupational therapists, physiotherapists,speechand language therapists, clinicalneuro-psychologists and rehabilitation assistants. We have a strong focus on supportive multi-disciplinary working and therapists work with clients in their homes, in the community or at various centres in Camden.
Main duties of the job
Experience of working with neurological conditions is essential and experience of working autonomously in the community is desired, with the aim of providing neurological therapy in patients homes or in thecommunity .You will have an interest in working as part of a team to provide high quality, patient centred intervention and will be involved in the triage of patients.
About us
Come and join us and be one of the friendly and supportive 300 Occupational Therapists (OTs) in CNWL. We work in many different teams in both physical and mental health, as well asa number ofspecialist areas. You could have a career for life with us andmaintainyour dual skills.OTin CNWL isvery fortunatein having along establishedprofessional structure and this includes an AHP director, Trust wide Professional Head of OT,boroughand specialist Head OTs. This has the huge benefit of ensuring representation of our profession at all levels - both strategically and operationally.Personal and professional development is a high priority for the profession and is underpinned by our OT R&D strategy, R& D specialistgroupsand OT clinical networks. This enables us to invest in the development of our staff by providing excellent internal training as well as commissioning specialised external training and providing quality supervision. This ensures all our OTs reach their full potential at every stage of their career. Our commitment to research, audit and evidence-based practice is made possible by our strong links with local universities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a member of the CNSS team you will beworkingwith patients in their own homes to provide client centred goal focused neurological therapy, promoting independence and community integration.
You will be expected to work closely with patients families,with colleaguesin other teams, as well as external agencies to provide holistic and effective care.
You will provideassessments and interventions to provide holistic occupational therapy. You will be expected to work autonomously whilst drawingassistancefrom other colleagues in primary and secondary care.
You willbe responsible formanaging your caseloadwithregular supervision andsupport fromyoursupervisor.
You will be expected to be a team player and work with colleagues within the MDT.Working within the team you will have the opportunity to work with a varied and diverse range of neurological conditions
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a member of the CNSS team you will beworkingwith patients in their own homes to provide client centred goal focused neurological therapy, promoting independence and community integration.
You will be expected to work closely with patients families,with colleaguesin other teams, as well as external agencies to provide holistic and effective care.
You will provideassessments and interventions to provide holistic occupational therapy. You will be expected to work autonomously whilst drawingassistancefrom other colleagues in primary and secondary care.
You willbe responsible formanaging your caseloadwithregular supervision andsupport fromyoursupervisor.
You will be expected to be a team player and work with colleagues within the MDT.Working within the team you will have the opportunity to work with a varied and diverse range of neurological conditions
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/diploma in Occupational therapy
- HCPC registration
- Previous experience of working in the NHS or a similar health economy as an Occupational Therapist/ Occupational Therapy student.
Desirable
- Post Registration clinical courses appropriate to the role e.g. Cognition, Vision, Seating, Upper limb assessment and treatment.
- Membership and/or involvement in National neurological special interest group
- Registration with RCOT
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to produce clear and accurate clinical notes and reports promptly.
- Strong computer literacy skills and ability to use clinical systems and Microsoft Office packages
- Able to travel within a geographical area to meet the requirements of the role.
- Demonstrates flexibility, problem solving, initiative
- Able to demonstrate clinical and professional development .
- Understanding the principles of Multi -Disciplinary Teamwork .
- Understanding of the impact of disability and its effects.
- Awareness of developments in NHS and service delivery
- Demonstration of knowledge of standards of practice, evidence and best practice guidelines in relation to working with neurological conditions .
- Able to demonstrate a good understanding of role of OT in rehabilitation
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of the application of Health and Safety
- Personally and professionally responsible.
- To be flexible, to be able to self-motivate self and others
- Able to prioritise, delegate and manage own time
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/diploma in Occupational therapy
- HCPC registration
- Previous experience of working in the NHS or a similar health economy as an Occupational Therapist/ Occupational Therapy student.
Desirable
- Post Registration clinical courses appropriate to the role e.g. Cognition, Vision, Seating, Upper limb assessment and treatment.
- Membership and/or involvement in National neurological special interest group
- Registration with RCOT
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to produce clear and accurate clinical notes and reports promptly.
- Strong computer literacy skills and ability to use clinical systems and Microsoft Office packages
- Able to travel within a geographical area to meet the requirements of the role.
- Demonstrates flexibility, problem solving, initiative
- Able to demonstrate clinical and professional development .
- Understanding the principles of Multi -Disciplinary Teamwork .
- Understanding of the impact of disability and its effects.
- Awareness of developments in NHS and service delivery
- Demonstration of knowledge of standards of practice, evidence and best practice guidelines in relation to working with neurological conditions .
- Able to demonstrate a good understanding of role of OT in rehabilitation
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of the application of Health and Safety
- Personally and professionally responsible.
- To be flexible, to be able to self-motivate self and others
- Able to prioritise, delegate and manage own time
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).
