Job summary
Neuro Rehabilitation Outreach Team
Occupational Therapist
Join one of the biggest acute hospitals trusts in the country! We have an opportunity for a Band 6 Senior Occupational Therapist to join the Neuro Rehabilitation Outreach team. You may be based at Grantham Hospital or Pilgrim hospital, Boston depending upon the successful applicant. This is a countywide post so there will be an expectation to travel primarily on the east coast of the County. The successful applicant will undertake evidence-based and holistic Occupational Therapy interventions enabling people to gain and or maintain independence in their chosen occupational performance activities within the home or community setting.
The successful candidate will be supported by highly skilled and experienced occupational therapists as well as have opportunities for professional development and supervision.
The successful candidate must be flexible, innovative, highly motivated and above all be committed to improving the care and assessment of people within the neuro-rehabilitation outreach specialty.
We recognise that outstanding care can only be delivered through our people. The Trust has made real progress in improving the quality and safety of care that we provide. We want to attract people who can help us deliver our vision, and in return we wish to help people achieve their career aspirations within the NHS.
Main duties of the job
To provide a high standard of Occupational Therapy assessment & interventions to people who have a neurological condition and are experiencing difficulties with their Occupational Performance. Together with the individual, to assess needs, agree goals, implement intervention plans and evaluate progress.
About us
Our Trust is situated in the beautiful county of Lincolnshire and is one of the biggest acute hospital trusts in England, serving a population of more than 700,000 people. We provide acute and specialist services to people in Lincolnshire and neighbouring counties. We have an annual income of £643 million (20/21) and we employ nearly 8,500 people.
Our Board have recently agreed a new vision statement - "Outstanding Care Personally Delivered" - stating their ambition for our Trust to be among the best.
We also have a five year Integrated Improvement Plan setting out how we will achieve our strategic objectives, for patients, services, people and partners, the last recognising that our future success depends on our ability to ensure the Lincolnshire healthcare system is successful in achieving its ambition to help people live healthier lives and provide care closer to where people live.
Our latest CQC report increased our ratings for being effective and well-led from 'Requires Improvement' to 'Good'. Our rating for caring remained as 'Good'.
This is in recognition of the huge amount of work that our amazing staff have done to improve the quality of care for our patients in recent years.
We are committed to helping our staff balance their work and home lives and ensure they feel supported, valued and appreciated.
Job description
Job responsibilities
What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description, and if you like what you see, then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description, and if you like what you see, then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!
Person Specification
Qulification
Essential
- Occupational Therapy DipCOT or BSc OT
- Occupational Therapy HCPC Registration.
- Willingness to complete postgraduate study relating to the clinical area.
Desirable
- BAOT Member.
- Computer literate.
- Practice Education certificate / APPLE
- Post registration study relevant to Neurology
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post graduate Occupational Theraphy experience within an acute NHS or Community setting or willingness to learm.
- Evidence of participation in clinical Governance activities.
- Evidence of active involvement in service developments.
Desirable
- Evidence of involvement in organisations which support cinical practice e.g. COT specialist section.
- Experience of supervising staff.
- Evidence of having taken a lead in service developments.
Skills
Essential
- Well developed written and verbal communication skills
- IT skills
- Ability to work effectively within a team.
- Ability to provide leadership and provide support for team and team leader.
Desirable
- Ability to work flexibly and proactively to meet the needs of varied clinical areas.
- Change management and leadership skills.
- Supervisory skills.
- Able to meet requirements of preceptor profile.
- Teaching skills.
Experience
Essential
- Very good knowledge and awareness of therapy practice within the clinical speciality neurological conditions
- Evidence of experience in the neurological field
Desirable
- Member of special interest group
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Commitment to meeting best practice standards.
- Commitment to providing person-centred care and occupation-focused practice.
- Demonstrated ability to complete PDR objectives.
Desirable
- Ability to travel across county and between sites.
Person Specification
Qulification
Essential
- Occupational Therapy DipCOT or BSc OT
- Occupational Therapy HCPC Registration.
- Willingness to complete postgraduate study relating to the clinical area.
Desirable
- BAOT Member.
- Computer literate.
- Practice Education certificate / APPLE
- Post registration study relevant to Neurology
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post graduate Occupational Theraphy experience within an acute NHS or Community setting or willingness to learm.
- Evidence of participation in clinical Governance activities.
- Evidence of active involvement in service developments.
Desirable
- Evidence of involvement in organisations which support cinical practice e.g. COT specialist section.
- Experience of supervising staff.
- Evidence of having taken a lead in service developments.
Skills
Essential
- Well developed written and verbal communication skills
- IT skills
- Ability to work effectively within a team.
- Ability to provide leadership and provide support for team and team leader.
Desirable
- Ability to work flexibly and proactively to meet the needs of varied clinical areas.
- Change management and leadership skills.
- Supervisory skills.
- Able to meet requirements of preceptor profile.
- Teaching skills.
Experience
Essential
- Very good knowledge and awareness of therapy practice within the clinical speciality neurological conditions
- Evidence of experience in the neurological field
Desirable
- Member of special interest group
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Commitment to meeting best practice standards.
- Commitment to providing person-centred care and occupation-focused practice.
- Demonstrated ability to complete PDR objectives.
Desirable
- Ability to travel across county and between sites.
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).
