Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a 9-month fixed term contract (from 10.08.26 to 01.04.27) as a band 6 Rotational Neuro-Occupational Therapist (OT) within the well-established and dynamic Neurosciences department at the Royal Free Hospital, London. We provide neuro-occupational therapy services in stroke, acute neurology, sub-acute rehabilitation, critical care and inpatient neuro-rehabilitation and complex community neurological conditions at Edgware Neurological Rehabilitation Centre.
We pride ourselves on clinical excellence with involvement in exciting quality improvement projects, and strong emphasis on learning and development, with a dedicated Therapies Education and Research and Development Teams. We prioritise staff wellness and the post-holder will be well supported by experienced neuro-therapy band 7 and 8 clinicians.
Main duties of the job
Successful candidates will be expected to:
demonstrate knowledge of stroke and other neurological conditions and have experience in the treatment and management of neurological patients.
manage their own clinical caseload of stroke and neurological clients, providing specialist assessment and therapy intervention.
use evidence based/patient centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate occupational therapy interventions.
demonstrate advanced communication skills
facilitate and coordinate complex discharge planning to relevant community and inpatient rehabilitation servicesprovide clinical leadership and supervision for junior staff
supervise occupational therapy students on practice placements.participate in the weekend therapy service.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million 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
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Degree in Occupational Therapy or Diploma or equivalent
- Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration - Occupational Therapy
- Evidence or portfolio of post-graduate continued development in neuro clinical skills
- Active membership of special interest group e.g. RCOT SSNP
Experience
Essential
- Post-graduate work experience as an Occupational Therapist, including working with patients in field of neurosciences
- Experience of working in an inpatient physical / neuro setting.
- Experience of working in an acute/hospital based setting including working within an MDT
- Knowledge and experience of a range of approaches for the management of patients including at least some of the following: stroke, progressive neurological conditions, neurorehabilitation, spinal cord injury, critical care, and functional neurological disorders
- Experience of supervision / student education
Desirable
- Previous experience of working as a Band 6 Occupational Therapist
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Evidence of a clear understanding of the role of the Occupational Therapist in an acute hospital setting
- Evidence of sound clinical knowledge and well-established general assessment and treatment skills
- Knowledge and experience of general and stroke/neuro clinical guidelines and policies
- Ability to critically evaluate current research & apply to own practice
- Evidence of ability to manage a full clinical caseload and prioritise effectively
- Evidence of ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
- Evidence of an understanding of the skills required to be an effective team member
- Evidence of an understanding of the skills required to ensure effective communication
- Evidence of an being able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Competent IT skills including MS Office and electronic notes
- Ability to carry out manual handling practices
Desirable
- Evidence of sound neuro assessment and treatment skills
- Good presentation skills
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- To respond positively and flexibly to changes in working practices.
- Support, adapt and participate in evaluations/changes to services.
- Active advocate for equality and diversity including having an awareness of local EDI policies
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Degree in Occupational Therapy or Diploma or equivalent
- Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration - Occupational Therapy
- Evidence or portfolio of post-graduate continued development in neuro clinical skills
- Active membership of special interest group e.g. RCOT SSNP
Experience
Essential
- Post-graduate work experience as an Occupational Therapist, including working with patients in field of neurosciences
- Experience of working in an inpatient physical / neuro setting.
- Experience of working in an acute/hospital based setting including working within an MDT
- Knowledge and experience of a range of approaches for the management of patients including at least some of the following: stroke, progressive neurological conditions, neurorehabilitation, spinal cord injury, critical care, and functional neurological disorders
- Experience of supervision / student education
Desirable
- Previous experience of working as a Band 6 Occupational Therapist
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Evidence of a clear understanding of the role of the Occupational Therapist in an acute hospital setting
- Evidence of sound clinical knowledge and well-established general assessment and treatment skills
- Knowledge and experience of general and stroke/neuro clinical guidelines and policies
- Ability to critically evaluate current research & apply to own practice
- Evidence of ability to manage a full clinical caseload and prioritise effectively
- Evidence of ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
- Evidence of an understanding of the skills required to be an effective team member
- Evidence of an understanding of the skills required to ensure effective communication
- Evidence of an being able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Competent IT skills including MS Office and electronic notes
- Ability to carry out manual handling practices
Desirable
- Evidence of sound neuro assessment and treatment skills
- Good presentation skills
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- To respond positively and flexibly to changes in working practices.
- Support, adapt and participate in evaluations/changes to services.
- Active advocate for equality and diversity including having an awareness of local EDI policies
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).
