Job summary
Are you an experienced Allied Health Professional looking for a new challenge in neurorehabilitation?
Join our team at the Royal Free Neurological Rehabilitation Centre (NRC) and help shape patient care pathways across acute, inpatient, and community settings.
Based within the Community Neurological Conditions Management team (CNCMT) at Edgware Hospital, you will manage an active caseload, work closely with acute hospitals, specialist neuro rehab services, and community teams, and collaborate with North Central London neuro navigators. As part of the NRC senior leadership team, you will deputise for the community team lead and support the strategic planning of the NRC and be the lead OT/ PT in the service .There are opportunities for service development, clinical leadership development , and access to CPD and formal training programmes.
You will take a lead in developing provision of specialist case management for complex needs within the community team
You will be the lead for OT/PT which includes expert clinical support to the wider service and supervision of IP and community based B7 OT's / PT's
We're looking for:
Experienced Occupational therapist / PhysiotherapistBackground in neurorehabilitation and complex patient management with post acute or community settings Strong communication, partnership skills and leadership skills
We offer:
Leadership development programmesCPD opportunitiesA supportive, innovative team environment
Main duties of the job
The post holder will lead the management of Barnet patients with complex neuro-rehabilitation needs throughout the neurological rehabilitation pathway from acute care, specialist inpatient neurorehabilitation and into the community by carrying an active caseload and by implementing and review of a collaborative pathway
o Provide expert assessment as an autonomous practitioner of patients being recommended for treatment to specialist rehabilitation units and to ensure that patients with specialist neuro rehabilitation needs are referred to the most appropriate service to meet their needs
o To monitor patients in terms of their rehabilitation needs who are in specialist rehabilitation settings in liaison with North Central London ICB
o To work in partnership with other health and social care providers, promoting an integrated approach to the management of complex neurological conditions in Enfield
o Provide a case management approach for complex cases in the CNCMT and other Barnet patients , acting as a central point of contact for the multidisciplinary team including the patient and their family.
To be lead OT / PT in the service to provide expert Clinical support and decision making
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across four main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 2 million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- Qualification in an Allied Health Profession ( OT/PT ) and HCPC registered
- HPC Registration
Desirable
- Specialist Section in Neurosciences e.g. SSNP
- Masters level qualification in an Allied Health Profession or equivalent experience
- Member of relevant professional Body e.g. BAOT, CSP
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Evidence of advanced clinical reasoning in the management of complex cases
- Specialist therapy knowledge, skills and awareness of evidence based rehabilitative practice within neurological conditions
- Demonstrates leadership Skills and awareness of issues pertaining to change management
- Evidence of understanding and possessing the skills required for service development and evaluation.
- Ability to communicate complex and contentious information orally and in writing to a range of audiences e.g. service users, carers, other professionals and across agency stakeholders.
- Ability to prioritise own workload and that of others and effective time management
- Awareness and understanding of relevant local, national guidelines, initiative and legislation within Neurological Rehabilitation.
- Substantial post-graduate work experience as a therapist (occupational therapist / physiotherapy)
- Demonstrate a clear understanding of clinical governance and its application to the work setting
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience within relevant clinical area e.g. Acute Neurosciences or Neurological Rehabilitation settings.
- Experience of working as an Advanced Therapist (band 7) within rehabilitation
- Experience of teaching and supervising less experienced staff or students.
- Previous experience of leading change in a clinical environment
- Detailed familiarity with discharge processes from secondary care
- Experience of working effectively and efficiently as part of an MDT.
- Substantial post-graduate work experience as a therapist (occupational therapist / physiotherapy)
- Demonstrates ability to work autonomously and use own initiative
- Familiar with discharge processes
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to work constructively under pressure
- Commitment to multi-disciplinary team and multi-agency work
- Self motivated
- Positive attitude to this work
Person Specification
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- Qualification in an Allied Health Profession ( OT/PT ) and HCPC registered
- HPC Registration
Desirable
- Specialist Section in Neurosciences e.g. SSNP
- Masters level qualification in an Allied Health Profession or equivalent experience
- Member of relevant professional Body e.g. BAOT, CSP
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Evidence of advanced clinical reasoning in the management of complex cases
- Specialist therapy knowledge, skills and awareness of evidence based rehabilitative practice within neurological conditions
- Demonstrates leadership Skills and awareness of issues pertaining to change management
- Evidence of understanding and possessing the skills required for service development and evaluation.
- Ability to communicate complex and contentious information orally and in writing to a range of audiences e.g. service users, carers, other professionals and across agency stakeholders.
- Ability to prioritise own workload and that of others and effective time management
- Awareness and understanding of relevant local, national guidelines, initiative and legislation within Neurological Rehabilitation.
- Substantial post-graduate work experience as a therapist (occupational therapist / physiotherapy)
- Demonstrate a clear understanding of clinical governance and its application to the work setting
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience within relevant clinical area e.g. Acute Neurosciences or Neurological Rehabilitation settings.
- Experience of working as an Advanced Therapist (band 7) within rehabilitation
- Experience of teaching and supervising less experienced staff or students.
- Previous experience of leading change in a clinical environment
- Detailed familiarity with discharge processes from secondary care
- Experience of working effectively and efficiently as part of an MDT.
- Substantial post-graduate work experience as a therapist (occupational therapist / physiotherapy)
- Demonstrates ability to work autonomously and use own initiative
- Familiar with discharge processes
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to work constructively under pressure
- Commitment to multi-disciplinary team and multi-agency work
- Self motivated
- Positive attitude to this work
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).
