Job summary Be an active member of the community multidisciplinary neurorehabilitation team, providing a comprehensive occupational therapy service to residents of Harrow. This includes the provision of Early Supported Discharge Service for Stroke and our Community Neuro Rehabilitation Service pathways for people with acquired or progressive neurological conditions. 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 Build up and maintain key relationships with referring including GPs, acute providers, Bedded Services, District Nurses, Wheelchair Services, Speech & Language therapy and other services across CLCH to facilitate appropriate referrals and an understanding of the role of the occupational therapy and the multi-professional team. Be responsible for the supervision of rehabilitation assistants and occupational therapy students. Working Times Mon - Fri 9-5pm B6 OT - Must hold minimum 1 year Experience Main duties of the job 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 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 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. About us We providecommunity health services to more than two million people across eleven London boroughs and Hertfordshire. Every day, our professionals provide high-quality healthcare in people's homes and local clinics, helping them to: stay well manage their own health with the right support avoid unnecessary trips to, or long stays in, hospital. We support our patients at every stage of their lives, providing health visiting for new-born babies through to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation and palliative care for people towards the end of their lives. Our vision: deliver great care closer to home. Our mission : working together to give children a better start and adults greater independence Date posted 08 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £21.88 an hour Weekly pay will include: Basic pay HCAS 12.07% Holiday pay Contract Bank Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 824-BANK-SOTONW-81 Job locations Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust Harrow Therapy Services - 12-14 Station Rd Harrow HA1 2SL Job description Job responsibilities Following specialist assessment, to use advanced clinical reasoning, analysis, assessment and re-assessment skills and using a client-centred goal setting approach, to develop and provide individual occupational therapy treatments and programmes for clients. These treatment techniques may include functional activities, occupational therapy treatment techniques or patient and carer education. Demonstrate compassion, empathy and sensitivity towards clients who may have complex emotional and physical conditions such as fear of falling, anxiety, pain and other physical, psychological and social concerns or when delivering unwelcome news around their condition or rehabilitation prognosis. Job description Job responsibilities Following specialist assessment, to use advanced clinical reasoning, analysis, assessment and re-assessment skills and using a client-centred goal setting approach, to develop and provide individual occupational therapy treatments and programmes for clients. These treatment techniques may include functional activities, occupational therapy treatment techniques or patient and carer education. Demonstrate compassion, empathy and sensitivity towards clients who may have complex emotional and physical conditions such as fear of falling, anxiety, pain and other physical, psychological and social concerns or when delivering unwelcome news around their condition or rehabilitation prognosis. Person Specification Education/Qualification Essential OT with appropriate Diploma/ degree Current registration with HCPC Attendance at specialist short courses or equivalent CPD activities within the specialist areas of Adult Rehabilitation, Neurology, Older People Rehabilitation Desirable Post graduate degree in relevant area Member of a Special Interest Group relevant to this post Member of BAOT Experience Essential Experience working in a range of clinical areas such as neurology, general rehabilitation, falls, elderly medicine. Desirable Experience post registration as an Band 6 occupational therapist in neurology (possibly as part of a rotation). Experience of wide range of specialist services eg. falls services, wheelchair services, and learning disabilities Skills and Knowledge Essential Ability to apply core occupational therapy skills across a range of clinical conditions within a client centred, goal setting Knowledge of outcome measures and evidence based practice relevant to occupational therapy practice in neurology Knowledge of the National Stroke Strategy, Clinical Guidelines for Stroke and the National Service Framework for Longterm Conditions Ability to problem solve, prioritise and demonstrate clinical reasoning 3.8Good communication and report writing skills, in both verbal and written format Knowledge and understanding of the role of Social Services and voluntary agencies Desirable Supervision of assistant / junior staff Supervision of Students Knowledge and understanding of National Service Framework for Older People, NICE Guidance and Clinical Guidelines for progressive conditions Other Essential Personally and Professionally responsible Able to self motivate Flexible, adaptable and reliable Able to work under pressure To be occupational health cleared for the role specified Person Specification Education/Qualification Essential OT with appropriate Diploma/ degree Current registration with HCPC Attendance at specialist short courses or equivalent CPD activities within the specialist areas of Adult Rehabilitation, Neurology, Older People Rehabilitation Desirable Post graduate degree in relevant area Member of a Special Interest Group relevant to this post Member of BAOT Experience Essential Experience working in a range of clinical areas such as neurology, general rehabilitation, falls, elderly medicine. Desirable Experience post registration as an Band 6 occupational therapist in neurology (possibly as part of a rotation). Experience of wide range of specialist services eg. falls services, wheelchair services, and learning disabilities Skills and Knowledge Essential Ability to apply core occupational therapy skills across a range of clinical conditions within a client centred, goal setting Knowledge of outcome measures and evidence based practice relevant to occupational therapy practice in neurology Knowledge of the National Stroke Strategy, Clinical Guidelines for Stroke and the National Service Framework for Longterm Conditions Ability to problem solve, prioritise and demonstrate clinical reasoning 3.8Good communication and report writing skills, in both verbal and written format Knowledge and understanding of the role of Social Services and voluntary agencies Desirable Supervision of assistant / junior staff Supervision of Students Knowledge and understanding of National Service Framework for Older People, NICE Guidance and Clinical Guidelines for progressive conditions Other Essential Personally and Professionally responsible Able to self motivate Flexible, adaptable and reliable Able to work under pressure To be occupational health cleared for the role specified 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). Employer details Employer name Central London Community Health Trust Address Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust Harrow Therapy Services - 12-14 Station Rd Harrow HA1 2SL Employer's website https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)