Job summary
The Community Neuro Service provides rehabilitation and management for people who have a neurological condition including stroke in their own home or appropriate community location. The service provides specialist, coordinated advice and treatment to maximise independence, limit disease progression, reduce hospital admissions and facilitate smooth transition home following a hospital discharge.
As part of a multi-disciplinary team the post holder will hold a complex clinical caseload and deliver a high quality service to adults with a variety of neurological disabilities. As an integral part of the multidisciplinary team the post holder will be expected to work with the Service Manager/ Clinical Lead, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Psychologist, Neuro Navigator and Rehabilitation Support Workers.
Main duties of the job
To provide a specialist client centred occupational therapy service to clients who are referred to the Community Neuro Service.
To work as an autonomous practitioner in a community setting in managing a complex clinical caseload by applying specialist knowledge and skills to the assessment of the needs of these clients. From the assessment, to formulate a diagnosis and treatment plan designed to reduce the impact of disability and ill heath.
To manage a defined caseload of complex cases independently, evidencing problem solving and clinical reasoning skills in line with evidence based/ client centred principles
To provide supervision, teaching and appraisal for rehab support workers and students on placement.
To work effectively across the neuro pathway through liaison with the inpatient stroke multidisciplinary team, as well as the Community Neuro Service.
About us
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
You will need to be innovative, forward thinking, self-driven with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Take pride in your work, be highly motivated and dynamic, have a flexible approach and be able to embrace change. Being a collaborative worker, with the ability to network and build relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders will be essential.
The trust supports flexible working
Job description
Job responsibilities
1 To be professionally and legally responsible for all aspects of own professional activities.
2 To adhere to and apply the Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct for Occupational Therapists (College of Occupational Therapists 2021)
3 To independently manage a caseload of complex cases providing a specialist occupational therapy service to clients who present with complex physical, cognitive and psycho-social needs
4 To use specialist skills in providing occupational therapy assessments and interventions in various settings (e.g. the clients home, workplace, community)
5 To establish a therapeutic relationship with the client and his/her family/carers to gain their participation in the therapeutic process by employing advanced interpersonal skills (e.g. communication, reasoning, negotiation skills, motivational tactics) and managing any barriers to communication (e.g. different languages, lack of understanding of the spoken word, anxiety, anger)
6 To assess for and identify any functional, physical, cognitive, perceptual and sensory deficits using specialised standardised and non-standardised assessment batteries
7 To liaise with Newham Social Care Occupational Therapy Team where clients require equipment and/or adaptations, by assessing the specific need, then preparing and presenting the case to the Social Care Occupational Therapy Commissioner in accordance with Social Care policies and procedures.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1 To be professionally and legally responsible for all aspects of own professional activities.
2 To adhere to and apply the Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct for Occupational Therapists (College of Occupational Therapists 2021)
3 To independently manage a caseload of complex cases providing a specialist occupational therapy service to clients who present with complex physical, cognitive and psycho-social needs
4 To use specialist skills in providing occupational therapy assessments and interventions in various settings (e.g. the clients home, workplace, community)
5 To establish a therapeutic relationship with the client and his/her family/carers to gain their participation in the therapeutic process by employing advanced interpersonal skills (e.g. communication, reasoning, negotiation skills, motivational tactics) and managing any barriers to communication (e.g. different languages, lack of understanding of the spoken word, anxiety, anger)
6 To assess for and identify any functional, physical, cognitive, perceptual and sensory deficits using specialised standardised and non-standardised assessment batteries
7 To liaise with Newham Social Care Occupational Therapy Team where clients require equipment and/or adaptations, by assessing the specific need, then preparing and presenting the case to the Social Care Occupational Therapy Commissioner in accordance with Social Care policies and procedures.
Person Specification
Education/ Training
Essential
- Recognised Occupational Therapy degree qualification (or degree equivalent)
- Current Health and Care Professions Council registration
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Registered Member of Royal College of Occupational Therapists
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 24 months clinical, post-registration OT practice, some of which should include stroke/neurology experience
Desirable
- Experience of working with adults in health and/or social care settings
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills - including observation, listening and empathy skills
- Negotiation and problem solving skills
- Good analytical and reflection skills
- Well-developed concentration skills
- Good presentation skills, both written and verbal
- Working knowledge of relevant information technology systems.
- Good organisational skills
- Prioritisation skills
Person Specification
Education/ Training
Essential
- Recognised Occupational Therapy degree qualification (or degree equivalent)
- Current Health and Care Professions Council registration
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Registered Member of Royal College of Occupational Therapists
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 24 months clinical, post-registration OT practice, some of which should include stroke/neurology experience
Desirable
- Experience of working with adults in health and/or social care settings
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills - including observation, listening and empathy skills
- Negotiation and problem solving skills
- Good analytical and reflection skills
- Well-developed concentration skills
- Good presentation skills, both written and verbal
- Working knowledge of relevant information technology systems.
- Good organisational skills
- Prioritisation skills
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).
