Central London Community Health Trust

Intermediate Care Occupational Therapist

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Job summary

Specialist Neuro Occupational Therapist - Band 6 - Merton

Merton Community Neuro Rehab Team

37.5 hours per week - Fixed-Term Contract (12 months)

The Merton Neuro Rehab service is a multi-disciplinary service providing neurological rehabilitation to patients (aged 18+) with acquired neurological conditions. This includes an early supported discharge service for stroke patients.

So, what do you need to join our team?

Significant experience in all core rotations at band 5 / band 6 level and demonstrable experience of working with patients with neurological impairments
Ability to demonstrate working autonomously in developing treatment plans, assessment, discharge planning for patients with complex care needs
Experience of supervising others
Excellent verbal and written skill
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities.

Main duties of the job

If you have these skills, why join CLCH?

As a specialist in the provision of community services we have been assessed as 'good' by the CQC and as an organisation we have been awarded on the top 120 places to work by the HSJ and Nursing Times
A range of employee benefits including the ability to support you with your housing needs through a rental deposit loan scheme.
Our organisation offers an educationally focused environment which will allow you to professionally grow and develop a repertoire of skills and theoretical knowledge through work-based education

If you would like to talk to somebody about this vacancy, then please contact:

Contact name: Natasha Buckingham or Dr Chetan Vyas

Email Address: Natasha.buckingham1@nhs.net / Chetan.vyas@nhs.net

Telephone: 07785 655 624 / 07785 970 719

About us

Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!

We can offer you:

A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
Single occupancy accommodation in Central London - (we can help you find accommodation in London, support you with your deposit)
Support with gaining your driving license *T&C's apply
Car lease scheme *T&C's apply
Flexible working options
Annual travel card loan
Training, support and development in your career

To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits

Date posted

23 February 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£40,701 to £48,054 a year Per Annum, inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

824-SOUTH-9832-C

Job locations

Merton Civic Centre

London

SM4 5DX

Job description

Job responsibilities

Work within professional standards and clinical guidelines, promote best practice and to undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner including assessing and treating own caseload of patients/clients and maintaining professional documentation.
Undertake multidisciplinary neuro assessments, be able to identify the needs of the clients and work closely with the MDT on joint goals. These clients will present with a variety of complex neurological conditions.
To undertake specialist occupational therapy assessments such as functional, cognition, seating and upper limb assessments and identify areas of priority for intervention.
To communicate relevant medical information, assessment details, advice and recommendations across agencies and with clients in compliance with trust guidelines for sharing of information and informed consent. These agencies include General Practitioners, Social Services, healthcare professionals, voluntary agencies, and residential homes.
Be responsible for gaining valid, informed consent for assessment, treatment interventions and sharing of information in compliance with legal and professional guidelines. To be able to interpret and follow these guidelines in circumstances where clients do not have capacity to provide informed consent.
Have working knowledge of clinical guidelines; specific to the area you are working in and, with the guidance of your supervisor, to translate these guidelines into clinical practice.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Work within professional standards and clinical guidelines, promote best practice and to undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner including assessing and treating own caseload of patients/clients and maintaining professional documentation.
Undertake multidisciplinary neuro assessments, be able to identify the needs of the clients and work closely with the MDT on joint goals. These clients will present with a variety of complex neurological conditions.
To undertake specialist occupational therapy assessments such as functional, cognition, seating and upper limb assessments and identify areas of priority for intervention.
To communicate relevant medical information, assessment details, advice and recommendations across agencies and with clients in compliance with trust guidelines for sharing of information and informed consent. These agencies include General Practitioners, Social Services, healthcare professionals, voluntary agencies, and residential homes.
Be responsible for gaining valid, informed consent for assessment, treatment interventions and sharing of information in compliance with legal and professional guidelines. To be able to interpret and follow these guidelines in circumstances where clients do not have capacity to provide informed consent.
Have working knowledge of clinical guidelines; specific to the area you are working in and, with the guidance of your supervisor, to translate these guidelines into clinical practice.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

Diploma/degree in Occupational Therapy
Current HPC registration
Evidence of up to date CPD portfolio
Involvement in Appraisal Scheme
Attendance at specialist short courses or equivalent CPD activities within the specialist areas of Neurology

Desirable

Post graduate degree in relevant area
Member of a Special Interest Group relevant to this post
Member of BAOT
Completion of Band 5 Rotations

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

Diploma/degree in Occupational Therapy
Current HPC registration
Evidence of up to date CPD portfolio
Involvement in Appraisal Scheme
Attendance at specialist short courses or equivalent CPD activities within the specialist areas of Neurology

Desirable

Post graduate degree in relevant area
Member of a Special Interest Group relevant to this post
Member of BAOT
Completion of Band 5 Rotations

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.

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

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Merton Civic Centre

London

SM4 5DX

Employer's website

https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Merton Civic Centre

London

SM4 5DX

Employer's website

https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)