Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Neuro Specialist Occupational Therapist

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part-time, motivated, dynamic and passionate Occupational Therapist to join the Floyd Intermediate Neurorehabilitation Unit situated in Rochdale.

This is an 18 bedded, Level 2 post-acute neurorehabilitation unit. It is operationally and professionally managed and supported by the Manchester Centre for Neurosciences (MCCN) directorate of Salford Care Organisation, providing strong and supportive links with the wider acute and post acute Neurorehabilitation services based at Salford Royal Hospital.

This is an attractive part-time post, with direct clinical support being provided by the wider experienced OT team made up of Band 6, 7 and 8a Occupational Therapists. Whilst experience of working in a neuro specialty at Band 6 level is desirable, we would welcome applicants at Band 5 level who are passionate about developing their experience in Neurorehabilitation.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide specialist, individualised Occupational Therapy services to adults admitted with a range of neurological conditions.

The role involves clinical, leadership and educational opportunities to develop outstanding evidence-based practice in the Occupational Therapy (OT) management of patients with neurological conditions.

Excellent communication skills will be required to liaise effectively with treating clinicians, the patient, their family members, community services and support networks throughout the patient pathway.

The post holder will work with the wider in-patient Neuro OT team to embrace innovations and provide continuous improvements to ensure high quality evidenced based care.

They will provide training and development support to apprentice and student OT's, rehab support workers and other members of the MDT.

They will assume responsibility for the day to day management of the clinical area in the absence of the Band 7 Team Leader.

About us

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

We are currently in process of updating our values. For the latest information around our values and behaviours, please visit our careers website www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

24 November 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

236-SCO-P524-23

Job locations

Northern Care Alliance, Birch Hill Hospital

Birch Road, Wardle

Rochdale

OL12 9QB


Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

Neurorehabilitation sits within the division of Manchester Centre for Clinical Neurosciences (MCCN) one of the busiest Neuroscience Centre's in the UK and prides itself on the provision of outstanding clinical care to patients across a range of specialisms including Neurorehabilitation, Neurosurgery, Neurology, Stroke , Spinal surgery and rehabilitation and Neuropsychology.

This provides a wealth of experience, resources and learning opportunities.

Neurorehabilitation in Greater Manchester (GM) is undergoing transformation and the Floyd unit has been the first intermediate unit to have benefited from this process. We also have strong links with the other intermediate neurorehabilitation units at Trafford and Stockport and with our GM Community Neurorehabilitation teams.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

Neurorehabilitation sits within the division of Manchester Centre for Clinical Neurosciences (MCCN) one of the busiest Neuroscience Centre's in the UK and prides itself on the provision of outstanding clinical care to patients across a range of specialisms including Neurorehabilitation, Neurosurgery, Neurology, Stroke , Spinal surgery and rehabilitation and Neuropsychology.

This provides a wealth of experience, resources and learning opportunities.

Neurorehabilitation in Greater Manchester (GM) is undergoing transformation and the Floyd unit has been the first intermediate unit to have benefited from this process. We also have strong links with the other intermediate neurorehabilitation units at Trafford and Stockport and with our GM Community Neurorehabilitation teams.

Person Specification

Clinical Experience

Essential

  • HCPC registered
  • Proven experience of working in the NHS for a significant period of time
  • Proven experience of working in a range of Neuro settings at Band 5 level or above

Desirable

  • Proven specialist post graduate training relevant to Neurorehabilitation

Leadership skills

Essential

  • Evidence of leading on the supervision/training of other members of staff
  • Evidence of participating in/contributing to in-service training

Desirable

  • Proven experience at Band 6 level
  • Evidence of leading on/contributing to a service development initiative
Person Specification

Clinical Experience

Essential

  • HCPC registered
  • Proven experience of working in the NHS for a significant period of time
  • Proven experience of working in a range of Neuro settings at Band 5 level or above

Desirable

  • Proven specialist post graduate training relevant to Neurorehabilitation

Leadership skills

Essential

  • Evidence of leading on the supervision/training of other members of staff
  • Evidence of participating in/contributing to in-service training

Desirable

  • Proven experience at Band 6 level
  • Evidence of leading on/contributing to a service development initiative

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

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Northern Care Alliance, Birch Hill Hospital

Birch Road, Wardle

Rochdale

OL12 9QB


Employer's website

https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Northern Care Alliance, Birch Hill Hospital

Birch Road, Wardle

Rochdale

OL12 9QB


Employer's website

https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Occupational Therapy Lead

Kim Cochrane

Kim.cochrane@nca.nhs.uk

01612065988

Details

Date posted

24 November 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

236-SCO-P524-23

Job locations

Northern Care Alliance, Birch Hill Hospital

Birch Road, Wardle

Rochdale

OL12 9QB


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