Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Specialist Occupational Therapist to work within the Birmingham Neurological Rehabilitation team. The purpose of the post is to deliver specialist assessment and treatment for patients who have a neurological condition, who require rehabilitation following diagnosis or recent neurological event The successful candidate will have a wide range of clinical experience across the stroke and neuro care pathway and an understanding of collaborative working across multiple agencies. They will have a passion for delivering pathways of care that meet both high clinical standards and the needs of individual patients and their families and carers. In return, you will be working closely with existing stroke and neuro services and social care provision, have the support of a multidisciplinary team and have access to clinical supervision and peer support. Main duties of the job To provide a specialist occupational therapy to patients recently diagnosed with a stroke or neurological condition in a range of community settings using developed specialist practice underpinned by theoretical knowledge. To be a specialist resource of information for health and social care staff, patients, families, carers and external agencies who may require advice, support and guidance in the management of stroke and neurological conditions. To transfer individual patients' ongoing care to other agencies as appropriate and ensure that the service provided is conducted in a professional, efficient and effective way. To meet the service specification objectives and key performance indicators as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Provide a comprehensive specialist assessment of patients who are referred to the service, often with complex presentations, in a holistic manner using investigative and analytical skills. Apply advanced clinical reasoning to devise effective rehabilitation treatment plans seeking guidance from the senior occupational therapist where applicable. About us IMPORTANT Please ensure you check your TRAC account regularly as this is how we will communicate with you during the shortlisting and selection process. Please ensure all sections of the application form are completed fully. Please particularly ensure that you provide full details of all referees including BUSINESS EMAIL ADDRESS, telephone contact details and postal address Be Part of Our Team Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BCHC) has more than 5000 staff working across Birmingham and the West Midlands in a wide range of community nursing and specialist healthcare roles. BCHC delivers over 100 clinical services, in people's homes, health centres, clinics and inpatient facilities. We deliver a wide range of services for children, young people, parents and families as well as adults and community services, two community hospitals, services for people with learning disabilities, the internationally recognised West Midlands Rehabilitation Centre and one of Europe's leading Dental Hospitals and School of Dentistry. We deliver all of this with a commitment to integrated, personalised care that is rooted in our local communities. We have an ambition to deliver outstanding, integrated care as one of the key NHS providers in the West Midlands. If you want to 'Be Part of Our Team' and work with a Foundation Trust which is continuously striving for better care and healthier communities, we want to hear from you. Date posted 17 February 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 820-6837246-ASR-A Job locations Moseley Hall Hospital Alcester Road Birmingham B13 8JL Job description Job responsibilities Provide a comprehensive specialist assessment of patients who are referred to the service, often with complex presentations, in a holistic manner using investigative and analytical skills. Apply advanced clinical reasoning to devise effective rehabilitation treatment plans seeking guidance from the senior occupational therapist where applicable. Delegate and evaluate treatment programmes to the appropriate team members/rehabilitation assistants. Implement effective, evidence-based treatment using a variety of treatment approaches and evaluation of treatment using standardised outcome measures. Record all activity and patient documentation on the RiO system using a mobile laptop device. Be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your professional activities, including working within codes of practice and professional guidelines. Demonstrate physical ability to carry out occupational therapy assessment and interventions, including highly developed occupational therapy techniques and therapeutic handling. Respond to unpredictable work patterns where there is a requirement for the post holder to concentrate at high levels for frequent periods throughout the shift, both during patient contact and when dealing with other elements of the role. Be responsible as an autonomous practitioner to undertake a significant clinical caseload. Manage and prioritise caseload independently. Provide clinical supervision and facilitate reflective practice to junior team members and students. Support band three and four rehabilitation assistants, apprentices and students with caseload allocation and management. Job description Job responsibilities Provide a comprehensive specialist assessment of patients who are referred to the service, often with complex presentations, in a holistic manner using investigative and analytical skills. Apply advanced clinical reasoning to devise effective rehabilitation treatment plans seeking guidance from the senior occupational therapist where applicable. Delegate and evaluate treatment programmes to the appropriate team members/rehabilitation assistants. Implement effective, evidence-based treatment using a variety of treatment approaches and evaluation of treatment using standardised outcome measures. Record all activity and patient documentation on the RiO system using a mobile laptop device. Be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your professional activities, including working within codes of practice and professional guidelines. Demonstrate physical ability to carry out occupational therapy assessment and interventions, including highly developed occupational therapy techniques and therapeutic handling. Respond to unpredictable work patterns where there is a requirement for the post holder to concentrate at high levels for frequent periods throughout the shift, both during patient contact and when dealing with other elements of the role. Be responsible as an autonomous practitioner to undertake a significant clinical caseload. Manage and prioritise caseload independently. Provide clinical supervision and facilitate reflective practice to junior team members and students. Support band three and four rehabilitation assistants, apprentices and students with caseload allocation and management. Person Specification Essential Essential Has a valid UK driving licence Has access to a car in the UK Essential/Desirable Essential Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent. Relevant experience in a variety of clinical areas and settings. Relevant experience of working in stroke and neurological care. Desirable Provides support and clinical supervision to more junior team members. Experience of working in the community setting Essential/Desirable Essential Utilises and interprets standardised outcome measures relevant to stroke/neuro with support from Band 7 where necessary Demonstrates evidence of recent CPD and an ability to reflect on experiences Person Specification Essential Essential Has a valid UK driving licence Has access to a car in the UK Essential/Desirable Essential Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent. Relevant experience in a variety of clinical areas and settings. Relevant experience of working in stroke and neurological care. Desirable Provides support and clinical supervision to more junior team members. Experience of working in the community setting Essential/Desirable Essential Utilises and interprets standardised outcome measures relevant to stroke/neuro with support from Band 7 where necessary Demonstrates evidence of recent CPD and an ability to reflect on experiences 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 Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS FT Address Moseley Hall Hospital Alcester Road Birmingham B13 8JL Employer's website https://www.bhamcommunity.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)