Job summary Unlock Your Potential as an Occupational Therapist Ready to elevate your neurorehabilitation skills? Join our friendly, experienced, and dynamic team where your growth is our priority Main duties of the job THE OPPORTUNITY In this role as an Occupational Therapist Band 5, you will have the chance to: Transform Lives: Provide neurorehabilitation to clients with brain injuries, strokes, and other neurological conditions. Collaborate and Lead: Work within a dynamic multidisciplinary team, managing your own caseload and shaping personalized treatment plans. Hands-On Experience: Assess, plan, and deliver OT treatments both in the Centre and in the community, with opportunities for home visits and liaising with key stakeholders. Enhance Your Skills: Develop expertise in communicating with clients facing a range of physical, cognitive, and communication challenges. Ready to make a difference? Apply today Full details in the job description below. Note: This role requires satisfactory pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS. About us QEF is a Surrey based charity committed to providing life-transforming services that enable people with disabilities to increase their independence and achieve their goals in life. We work with over 5,000 disabled children and adults every year with physical or learning disabilities or acquired brain injuries. Whether its gaining new skills to live independently, rehabilitation after a brain injury or stroke, or improving independence through increased mobility and accessible holidays; QEF helps disabled people to fulfil their potential in life. DISABILITY CONFIDENT EMPLOYER QEF is proud to be an equal opportunities employer We guarantee to interview all applicants who meet the criteria for a vacancy and to consider each applicant on their ability to do the job Please contact HR if you require any reasonable adjustments for the application process or interview stage on HRQEF.org.uk or on 01372 841 144 Shortlisting will begin on the Monday after the advert closes and interviews are being held the following week Date posted 30 December 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £28,407 to £34,581 a year plus excellent benefits Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference number B0117-24-0154 Job locations Leatherhead Court Woodlands Road Leatherhead Surrey KT22 0BN Job description Job responsibilities To manage and prioritise own neurological clinical caseload with guidance and support from your clinical supervisor and wider Occupational Therapy team to organize the work efficiently regarding clinical priorities and use of time. To work with clients in both individual and group settings addressing their goals, using functional and impairment-based treatment methods. To plan and carry out individual Occupational Therapy treatment programmes which reflect the clients goals in both the Rehab Centre and where appropriate in the community. This will be completed with the required support from your clinical supervisor and wider OT colleagues. To evaluate treatment and use reflective practice within supervision to improve client care and modify as required. To develop a good knowledge and application of risk assessment including carrying out intervention within the community and the use of wheelchair accessible vehicles. To carry out access and home visits with senior clinical support as appropriate, including liaising with social services, care agencies and relatives. To liaise with external agencies to assess for and arrange provision of appropriate equipment and adaptations to maximise independence. This may include private case managers. To attend and contribute to client case reviews and multi-disciplinary meetings. To develop skills in communicating with clients with a range of physical, cognitive, and communication difficulties. Ensure that feedback and appropriate information is given to clients in a client centred manner. To provide feedback and advice to care staff and other members of the multi-disciplinary team regarding the assessment and treatment of a clients physical, functional, cognitive, sensory and perceptual abilities. This includes psychosocial needs. Feedback may be offered to relatives, carers and external agencies e.g. occupational health and university support staff, as consented by the client or their advocate(s). Make referrals to other agencies as required/appropriate. To be trained in key worker responsibilities for clients including organising regular goal setting meetings and liaising with the clients and family as consented by the client. To attend and if appropriate, participate with in-service training programmes including feedback on courses attended. To review and reflect on your own practice and performance through effective use of professional supervision and appraisal. Job description Job responsibilities To manage and prioritise own neurological clinical caseload with guidance and support from your clinical supervisor and wider Occupational Therapy team to organize the work efficiently regarding clinical priorities and use of time. To work with clients in both individual and group settings addressing their goals, using functional and impairment-based treatment methods. To plan and carry out individual Occupational Therapy treatment programmes which reflect the clients goals in both the Rehab Centre and where appropriate in the community. This will be completed with the required support from your clinical supervisor and wider OT colleagues. To evaluate treatment and use reflective practice within supervision to improve client care and modify as required. To develop a good knowledge and application of risk assessment including carrying out intervention within the community and the use of wheelchair accessible vehicles. To carry out access and home visits with senior clinical support as appropriate, including liaising with social services, care agencies and relatives. To liaise with external agencies to assess for and arrange provision of appropriate equipment and adaptations to maximise independence. This may include private case managers. To attend and contribute to client case reviews and multi-disciplinary meetings. To develop skills in communicating with clients with a range of physical, cognitive, and communication difficulties. Ensure that feedback and appropriate information is given to clients in a client centred manner. To provide feedback and advice to care staff and other members of the multi-disciplinary team regarding the assessment and treatment of a clients physical, functional, cognitive, sensory and perceptual abilities. This includes psychosocial needs. Feedback may be offered to relatives, carers and external agencies e.g. occupational health and university support staff, as consented by the client or their advocate(s). Make referrals to other agencies as required/appropriate. To be trained in key worker responsibilities for clients including organising regular goal setting meetings and liaising with the clients and family as consented by the client. To attend and if appropriate, participate with in-service training programmes including feedback on courses attended. To review and reflect on your own practice and performance through effective use of professional supervision and appraisal. Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of working in neurology, either as a student placement or post graduate Qualifications Essential Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy. Membership of Health Professionals council. Desirable Membership of BAOT. Membership of neurological specialist section (SSNP). Evidence of relevant post graduate courses/ continual professional development Knowledge and skills Essential Excellent written and verbal communication skills including use of Microsoft word, PowerPoint, excel and outlook. Knowledge of national clinical guidelines in relation to stroke and head injury. Can use own initiative to prioritise caseload and use clinical reasoning to make sound decisions and problem solve. Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of working in neurology, either as a student placement or post graduate Qualifications Essential Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy. Membership of Health Professionals council. Desirable Membership of BAOT. Membership of neurological specialist section (SSNP). Evidence of relevant post graduate courses/ continual professional development Knowledge and skills Essential Excellent written and verbal communication skills including use of Microsoft word, PowerPoint, excel and outlook. Knowledge of national clinical guidelines in relation to stroke and head injury. Can use own initiative to prioritise caseload and use clinical reasoning to make sound decisions and problem solve. 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 Queen Elizabeth’s Foundation for Disabled People Address Leatherhead Court Woodlands Road Leatherhead Surrey KT22 0BN Employer's website https://qef.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)