Job summary We have an exciting opportunity for an Occupational Therapist to work in our friendly community neurological team. If you are interested in gaining new skills in neuro rehabilitation or if you already have experience and rehabilitation is your passion, then this is the opportunity is for you You will be working closely with your AHP colleagues to deliver high quality care to patients with a variety of neurological conditions. You will be part of a well-structured MDT with support from experienced clinical specialists within the team across all professions. There is a dedicated in service training program, regular clinical and management supervisions, team meetings and a dedicated MDT. There are also opportunities for funded training to further develop clinical or leadership skills. To support this service, we require an additional Band 6 Occupational Therapist. The position is part time (22.5 hours per week). This services does not currently provide cover at the weekend, however if this alters in the future there is an expectation that staff would equally participate in this, as the service requires. Main duties of the job You will be joining a friendly, dynamic and cohesive integrated community therapy team which prides itself on close working relationships with the MDT. Person-centred care and an approach which promotes self-management and independence are at the centre of our philosophy. We require a person who is an excellent communicator with a flexible approach, who can work autonomously but has close support of colleagues when required. We strive to use current best practice and do so by regularly reviewing our service and adapting to provide patients with the best possible outcomes using evidence based practice. HCPC registration and a degree/diploma in Occupational Therapy is required for this role. Also a strong team player and proactive problem solver is an advantage. It is also essential to hold a full valid driving license and have access to a car to use regularly for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010). About us A big thank you for considering joining us at Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust You'll find it a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of our staff We put our patients, their families and carers at the centre of our vision - Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities Our staff are proud to be Innovative, Caring and Agile in their work to help achieve the Trust vision We welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds We don't want you to miss out so we'd like you to know that if we have a high level of interest in this role, the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date, so please make your application as soon as possible - Apply now You've made a great decision to apply to join to HCT - we're looking forward to taking the next steps of the journey with you You can apply to Access to Work to get money for communication support at a job interview - please use this link for more information: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-communication-support-at-a-job-interview-if-you-have-a-disability-or-health-condition-access-to-workYou need to apply before the interview takes place. Date posted 06 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 812-24-JM-NS-04 Job locations Danesbury Neurological Centre School Lane Welwyn Garden City AL6 9SB Job description Job responsibilities To provide Occupational Therapy assessment to neurological patients with diverse physical and cognitive presentations, and deliver an individualised treatment programme, in clinic, patients homes and community settings. To be responsible for delivering group education and or rehabilitation programmes and specialist clinics e.g. splinting, Parkinsons and MS as required. To provide expert advice, guidance and information to health and social care professionals, carers and relatives and other non-professionals. To hold responsibility for own case load, working without direct supervision. Supervision takes the form of regular formal training and clinical reasoning sessions, peer review, case conferences and reflective practice. Access to advice and support from a senior occupational therapist is available regularly. To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner. To provide expert advice, guidance and information to health and social care professionals, carers and relatives and other non-professionals. To be responsible for clinical supervision, education and assessment of a band five or rehabilitation assistant. To supervise, educate and assess the performance of occupational therapy students; this would be to a graduate standard and involve working with universities to ensure the standard practice and teaching meets the standards set by the degree level qualification. To participate in seven day working rota, as service requires. Please see the job description for the full details of the roles and responsibilities within this post. Job description Job responsibilities To provide Occupational Therapy assessment to neurological patients with diverse physical and cognitive presentations, and deliver an individualised treatment programme, in clinic, patients homes and community settings. To be responsible for delivering group education and or rehabilitation programmes and specialist clinics e.g. splinting, Parkinsons and MS as required. To provide expert advice, guidance and information to health and social care professionals, carers and relatives and other non-professionals. To hold responsibility for own case load, working without direct supervision. Supervision takes the form of regular formal training and clinical reasoning sessions, peer review, case conferences and reflective practice. Access to advice and support from a senior occupational therapist is available regularly. To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner. To provide expert advice, guidance and information to health and social care professionals, carers and relatives and other non-professionals. To be responsible for clinical supervision, education and assessment of a band five or rehabilitation assistant. To supervise, educate and assess the performance of occupational therapy students; this would be to a graduate standard and involve working with universities to ensure the standard practice and teaching meets the standards set by the degree level qualification. To participate in seven day working rota, as service requires. Please see the job description for the full details of the roles and responsibilities within this post. Person Specification Essential and Desirable Essential Occupational Therapy degree or equivalent HPC registration Experience of working with neuro patients in a community or inpatient setting at Band 5 level. Documented evidence of professional development and reflective practice in relevant aspects of neurological rehabilitation: e.g. attendance at inservice training sessions, reflective practice etc. Ability and experience of carrying out a comprehensive neurological occupational therapy assessment in order to formulate a comprehensive neurological treatment plan and goals. Knowledge and experience of using a wide range of therapeutic occupational therapy interventions for the treatment of patients with a stroke. Knowledge and experience of using a range of recognised outcome measures and goal setting skills as appropriate to the rehabilitation of patients with stroke. Good understanding of current NHS issues, professional standards, CPD, clinical governance. Able to work as an autonomous practitioner Desirable Attendance at relevant post-graduate neurological training courses e.g. Normal movement, spasticity management, splinting, cognition and perceptual assessment, fatigue management Experience of working in a neurological rehabilitation setting at band 6 level. Experience of supervising and appraising other staff e.g. rehabilitation assistants Experience of supervising student occupational therapists. Experience in delivering training to occupational therapists and other members of the MDT Person Specification Essential and Desirable Essential Occupational Therapy degree or equivalent HPC registration Experience of working with neuro patients in a community or inpatient setting at Band 5 level. Documented evidence of professional development and reflective practice in relevant aspects of neurological rehabilitation: e.g. attendance at inservice training sessions, reflective practice etc. Ability and experience of carrying out a comprehensive neurological occupational therapy assessment in order to formulate a comprehensive neurological treatment plan and goals. Knowledge and experience of using a wide range of therapeutic occupational therapy interventions for the treatment of patients with a stroke. Knowledge and experience of using a range of recognised outcome measures and goal setting skills as appropriate to the rehabilitation of patients with stroke. Good understanding of current NHS issues, professional standards, CPD, clinical governance. Able to work as an autonomous practitioner Desirable Attendance at relevant post-graduate neurological training courses e.g. Normal movement, spasticity management, splinting, cognition and perceptual assessment, fatigue management Experience of working in a neurological rehabilitation setting at band 6 level. Experience of supervising and appraising other staff e.g. rehabilitation assistants Experience of supervising student occupational therapists. Experience in delivering training to occupational therapists and other members of the MDT 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). Employer details Employer name Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust Address Danesbury Neurological Centre School Lane Welwyn Garden City AL6 9SB Employer's website https://www.hct.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)