Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 occupational therapist with a keen interest in neurology to join our friendly, dynamic and committed Community Neurorehabilitation Service, Rayners Hedge Aylesbury.
The role is perfect for an existing band 6 or an experienced band 5, with relevant experience, who wish to further develop skills in the specialty of neuro rehabilitation.
You need to be a motivated, confident, autonomous practitioner with high level communication skills, a flexible problem-solving approach, good clinical reasoning skills, and be efficient in your time and people management.
You will support individuals with a range of neurological conditions, work holistically towards patient led goals in maximising their potential.
You will have the opportunity to work as part of a highly experienced multi disciplinary team renowned for their innovative and holistic approach. A culture of learning and development is central to the team, with ample opportunity for you to further enhance skills your skills in this area of neurorehabilitation.
Main duties of the job
- To provide specialist Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention for adults who have been referred to the Community Neurological Rehabilitation Service (CNRS).
- To assess the functional, rehabilitation and vocational needs of patients referred to CNRS . This includes working in a variety of locations within the community.
- To manage a caseload of patients with complex needs in the field of neurological rehabilitation.
- To work as an autonomous practitioner (accessing clinical supervision as required), evidencing high levels of problem solving and clinical reasoning.
About us
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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
- As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
- We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
- We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
- We'recommitted to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
- As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued, and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
- Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
What do we stand for?
- Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
- Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
- Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Degree or diploma in occupational therapy
- Member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapy (RCOT)
- Member of the Heath Care Professions Council
- Attendance at postgraduate courses in relevant fields
Desirable
- Practice educator training
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience working in the NHS
- Recent experience of neuro rehabilitation with a range of neurological conditions
- Experience of leading family meeting/ case conferences
- Knowledge of clinical governance including quality and risk management
Desirable
- Experience working in a community and/or vocational rehabilitation setting
- Experience running groups
- Experience managing and prioritising own workload
- Experience supervising other staff members and occupational therapy students
- Experience providing training/ teaching
- Ability to work within an interdisciplinary team and contribute to decision making
- Participation in research and audit
Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
Essential
- Competence with IT skills including use of Microsoft systems and electronic patient record systems
- Able to work as an autonomous practitioner, withstand the pressures of work and meet the physical and emotional requirements of the role
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Highly motivated and have the ability to motivate others
- Awareness of limitations of own professional abilities
- Able to convey and idea and motivate others
- Excellent communication skills and to treat patients and colleagues with respect at all times
- Ability to plan, manage and organise tasks within available resources
- To be sufficiently emotionally and physically robust to support patients and their carers/ families in emotional and stressful situations with support from members of the multidisciplinary team and clinical supervisor
Special Circumstances
Essential
- An ability to travel between community sites including to carry out home visits
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Degree or diploma in occupational therapy
- Member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapy (RCOT)
- Member of the Heath Care Professions Council
- Attendance at postgraduate courses in relevant fields
Desirable
- Practice educator training
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience working in the NHS
- Recent experience of neuro rehabilitation with a range of neurological conditions
- Experience of leading family meeting/ case conferences
- Knowledge of clinical governance including quality and risk management
Desirable
- Experience working in a community and/or vocational rehabilitation setting
- Experience running groups
- Experience managing and prioritising own workload
- Experience supervising other staff members and occupational therapy students
- Experience providing training/ teaching
- Ability to work within an interdisciplinary team and contribute to decision making
- Participation in research and audit
Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
Essential
- Competence with IT skills including use of Microsoft systems and electronic patient record systems
- Able to work as an autonomous practitioner, withstand the pressures of work and meet the physical and emotional requirements of the role
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Highly motivated and have the ability to motivate others
- Awareness of limitations of own professional abilities
- Able to convey and idea and motivate others
- Excellent communication skills and to treat patients and colleagues with respect at all times
- Ability to plan, manage and organise tasks within available resources
- To be sufficiently emotionally and physically robust to support patients and their carers/ families in emotional and stressful situations with support from members of the multidisciplinary team and clinical supervisor
Special Circumstances
Essential
- An ability to travel between community sites including to carry out home visits
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).
