Job summary
A unique and exciting role has arisen for an
enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to
join our specialist therapy team at Hobbs Rehabilitation, the largest
independent provider of specialist neurological rehabilitation to adults in the
south of England.
We are looking to recruit someone who would like to work in
neurological rehabilitation; working across the clinical pathway, including
specialist assessment, treatment planning and complex discharge planning.
There are various opportunities available across Hobbs sites, including Winchester (outpatients), Laverstock Care Centre in Salisbury (inpatients) and Oaksey House in Lambourn (residential and outpatients). All settings offer bespoke intensive neuro rehab services to client with a range of conditions, working as part of an experienced multidisciplinary team. Supervision and training will be
provided.We work with clients who have complex neurological
conditions including Stroke, Traumatic Brain Injuries and Spinal Injuries.
We will look to explore the possibilities of clinical rotations across these exciting services
Main duties of the job
This role is suitable for a newly qualified OT with a passion for neurological rehab, or someone with a few years of experience looking to further develop their skills.
The role will include assessment and treatment for a caseload of neurological patients with both physical and cognitive impairments, within a very supportive MDT working towards a range of rehabilitation goals, participating in family meetings, MDTs and discharge planning.
About us
In 2005, neuro physiotherapists Helen Hobbs and Nicky Ellis
set up Hobbs Rehabilitation and since then it has expanded rapidly offering an
exceptional level of personalised skill and expertise. Now operating from a number of locations, Hobbs Rehabilitation provides specialist inpatient and outpatient
neurological rehabilitation for adults and children across the south of
England, treating a wide variety of conditions, including stroke, acquired
brain injury and spinal cord injuries.
An expert team of over 100 therapists, including OT, PT, SLT and
Psychology, provide an interdisciplinary patient-centred neuro rehabilitation
service, ensuring the individual is placed at the centre of care. We are passionate about pursuing the latest
advances in research and technology to support our clients and staff to achieve
their full potential, through involvement in research projects, development of
services using advanced technology, and support for training and CPD.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities:
Assessing patients
with acquired physical and cognitive impairments using a range of formal and
informal assessments.
Practice safely within
the legal and ethical boundaries of the profession.
Formulate patient-centred goals in conjunction with MDT.
Create and provide
one-to-one intervention to patients with acquired physical and cognitive
impairments, using a comprehensive knowledge of evidence-informed practice and
treatment options.
Evaluate patients
progress using published outcome measures.
Liaising regularly
with the Hobbs MDT and wider care team.
Organise and plan the
Occupational therapy caseload at Laverstock Neuro rehab unit in conjunction with the service lead and other clinical
team members to meet the patients and service needs, readjusting plans as
situations change or arise.
Maintain up-to-date and accurate clinical notes using site-specific software
and local procedures.
Write high-quality patient reports, including MDT discharge reports for
inpatients.
Attend and contribute
to patient and family meetings, both face-to-face and via video.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities:
Assessing patients
with acquired physical and cognitive impairments using a range of formal and
informal assessments.
Practice safely within
the legal and ethical boundaries of the profession.
Formulate patient-centred goals in conjunction with MDT.
Create and provide
one-to-one intervention to patients with acquired physical and cognitive
impairments, using a comprehensive knowledge of evidence-informed practice and
treatment options.
Evaluate patients
progress using published outcome measures.
Liaising regularly
with the Hobbs MDT and wider care team.
Organise and plan the
Occupational therapy caseload at Laverstock Neuro rehab unit in conjunction with the service lead and other clinical
team members to meet the patients and service needs, readjusting plans as
situations change or arise.
Maintain up-to-date and accurate clinical notes using site-specific software
and local procedures.
Write high-quality patient reports, including MDT discharge reports for
inpatients.
Attend and contribute
to patient and family meetings, both face-to-face and via video.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- - Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team - this may be through student placements
- - Experience of working with patients -this may be through student placements.
Desirable
- - Experience with neurological patients.
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- - Good interpersonal and communication skills - verbal and written.
- - Good team working skills
- - Basic IT skills for report writing
Desirable
- - Experience working with the neurological patient caseload.
- - Knowledge and understanding of Occupational Therapy assessment and treatment approaches relating to acquired neurological conditions including spinal injuries.
- - Experience working as an integrated member of a multidisciplinary team.
- - Commitment to developing self and others through training, supervision and mentoring.
- - Enthusiasm for neuro-technology
- - Innovative and creative thinking with vision to improve and develop services for the future.
- - Confidence in engaging with local community services including facilitating patients within the community.
- - Ability to work flexibly and adapt to the changing needs of the service.
- - Experience with neurological splinting is desirable.
- - Clinical experience with Spinal Cord injuries desirable.
Qualifications
Essential
- - Recognised Occupational Therapy degree qualification or equivalent.
- - HCPC registration.
- - Driving licence with access to a car and be prepared to travel to training and community visits.
Desirable
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- - Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team - this may be through student placements
- - Experience of working with patients -this may be through student placements.
Desirable
- - Experience with neurological patients.
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- - Good interpersonal and communication skills - verbal and written.
- - Good team working skills
- - Basic IT skills for report writing
Desirable
- - Experience working with the neurological patient caseload.
- - Knowledge and understanding of Occupational Therapy assessment and treatment approaches relating to acquired neurological conditions including spinal injuries.
- - Experience working as an integrated member of a multidisciplinary team.
- - Commitment to developing self and others through training, supervision and mentoring.
- - Enthusiasm for neuro-technology
- - Innovative and creative thinking with vision to improve and develop services for the future.
- - Confidence in engaging with local community services including facilitating patients within the community.
- - Ability to work flexibly and adapt to the changing needs of the service.
- - Experience with neurological splinting is desirable.
- - Clinical experience with Spinal Cord injuries desirable.
Qualifications
Essential
- - Recognised Occupational Therapy degree qualification or equivalent.
- - HCPC registration.
- - Driving licence with access to a car and be prepared to travel to training and community visits.
Desirable
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
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).
