The Community Neurological Service (CNRS) based in Newhaven and covering the High Weald, Lewes and Havens area of East Sussex is seeking to employ an Occupational Therapist with an interest and experience in Neurological Rehabilitation. You will be working with clients who have had a Stroke, Traumatic Brian Injury (TBI) or Acquired Brain Injury (ABI), delivering rehab in their own home .
CNRS is a friendly and welcoming multidisciplinary team comprising of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Nurses, Neuro-Psychologist, and Rehabilitation Support Workers.
We are looking for an occupational therapist with:
Experience of working as a Band 5 or above in a neurological and/ or community setting for at least 12 months
· Previous experience of treating neurological conditions
· Enthusiasm and interest in neuro-rehabilitation
· An ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team.
As this is a community post it is essential that you can travel independently to see patients across the patch so you will require a full driving licence and car.
We have a permanent 1.0 WTE ( part time applicants will be considered ) and 0.8 WTE 1 year fixed term position available.
• · To contribute to the provision of an efficient and effective therapy service within High Weald, Lewes and Havens
• · To assess, treat and evaluate a specific caseload of neurological patients who may have complex or chronic problems
• · To maintain own records and work as an autonomous practitioner
• · To take responsibility for supervision and teaching of junior staff, support workers and students
• · To assist with the planning, co-ordination, delivery and evaluation of the Therapy Service
• To work alongside the other Therapy and Nursing staff in planning a multi-disciplinary approach to care.
We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex. Our 6,000 staff serve a population of 1.3 million providing essential medical, nursing, and therapeutic care to adults and children.
Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community, helping people plan, manage, adapt to changes in their health, supporting avoidable hospital admissions and reducing hospital stay times.
We have opportunities for everyone across our wide variety of services including medical, clinical, support and corporate services.
Why work for us?
• Positive 2023 NHS Staff Survey results, scoring highly in compassionate culture & leadership, and staff wellbeing support
• Variety of working environments across the community, in patients' homes, within our community hospitals and bases across the county
• Supportive flexible working patterns such as: part time, flexi time, annualised hours, and flexi retirement options
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Research opportunities
• Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove and Brighton
• Thriving BAME, Disability and Wellbeing, LGBT+ and Religion and Belief staff networks
• Level 3 accredited Disability Confident Leader, committed to creating inclusive workplaces
• Veteran Aware Trust, achieving accreditation from Veterans Covenant Healthcare Alliance (VCHA)
• Located in stunning Sussex, with easy access to the South Downs and the coast
• Access to a wide range of benefits and discounts for NHS staff
• To work as a band 6 registered professional within the Community Neurological Rehabilitation Service HWLH.
• To manage a caseload of patients with a stroke, ABI or TBI.
• To formulate and deliver a generic and specialised treatment programme based on a sound knowledge of evidence-based practice and treatment options using clinical assessment and reasoning skills.
• To treat all patients with respect and courtesy, maintaining dignity and respecting individual needs and differences, both physical and cultural.
• To be involved in the support and supervision of staff at Band 2 to 5 level.
• To act as a clinical educator for undergraduate students within own professional area.
• To receive and deliver internal training and keep your own Personal Development plans up to date.
• To assist the team with service development and initiatives.
Full time or part time hours would be considered.
Car driver is essential for this post
See JD for further information on the role.
This advert closes on Sunday 3 Nov 2024