Specialist Occupational Therapist - Neurorehabilitation Rotation
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
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Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Specialist Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join a rotation across our Neurorehabilitation services. The rotations include: Hyper Acute & Acute Neuro rehabilitation ward both based at Salford Royal Hospital and the Floyd unit INRU based in Rochdale. Expansion of this rotation to include a community rotation is also being considered. Our Hyper acute Neurorehabilitation ward is a 20 bedded ward. The team consists of 5 OT's and cares for patients requiring hyper acute medical management. The caseload includes a range of Neurological conditions including patients undergoing tracheostomy care and management, patients with Persistent Disorders of Consciousness (PDOC) and SCI. Our acute Neuro unit has 10 neurorehabilitation beds and has 2 OT's. The Floyd unit is based at the Birch hill hospital site in Rochdale and is a 19 bedded unit for the care of post-acute patients requiring ongoing community based in-patient rehabilitation. It has a team of 4 OT's. Strong interpersonal skills and a positive, proactive approach to service and professional development are essential. Excellent organisational abilities and the flexibility to travel across these sites will also be required. All rotations will provide you with strong clinical support and training allowing you an excellent opportunity to specialise in Neurorehabilitation across a variety of settings.
Main duties of the job
- To provide specialist, individualised, Occupational therapy interventions for all patients admitted with a Neurological condition.
- The role involves clinical, leadership and educational opportunities to develop outstanding evidence-based practice in the occupational therapy management of patients with neurological conditions.
- Excellent communication skills will be required to liaise effectively with treating clinicians, the patient, their family members, and community services and support networks throughout the patient pathway.
About us
Salford Care Organisation is part of the Northern Care Alliance, one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. A place with an outstanding reputation. Salford is the place, which is taking bold, pioneering steps towards delivering a world class, fully integrated care system for adults. Twice rated Outstanding by the CQC, Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust is responsible for delivering a range of community and primary care services and specialist services to Greater Manchester and beyond.
Date posted
25 May 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
236-SCO-P265-23
Job locations
Salford Royal Hospital & Floyd Unit at Birch Hill Hospital
Stott Lane
Salford
M6 8HD
Employer details
Employer name
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Salford Royal Hospital & Floyd Unit at Birch Hill Hospital
Stott Lane
Salford
M6 8HD
Employer's website
https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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