Job summary
We would also welcome applicants who are looking for a band 5 to band 6 progression within this specialist area of practice.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a forward thinking, enthusiastic, and motivated Specialist Occupational Therapist to join the Neurology Long Term Conditions Service at Breightmet Health Centre. The post involves work with patients with neurological impairment, Long covid and ME/CFS, with the possibility to rotate through stroke services in the future.
The role is within the Neurology LTC service based at Breightmet Health Centre. The post holder will be part of a friendly and dynamic MDT working closely to provide collaborative care and specialist Occupational Therapy treatment, intervention and advice.
The service actively encourages training and staff development supported by experienced senior staff.
Main duties of the job
- To work as an autonomous practitioner within the neurology LTC, long covid and ME/CFS service supported by highly specialist therapists.
- To perform therapeutic assessment of patients with diverse presentations and complex physical and psychological conditions, to provide a diagnosis and develop and deliver individualised treatment programmes.
- To manage a defined caseload, using evidence based, client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.
- To provide clinical education, advice and support for junior therapy staff and support staff.
- To provide highly specialist knowledge, skills and advice to clients, and be a source of expertise for therapy staff, other members of the MDT and other agencies.
- To supervise, educate and assess the performance of therapy students.
- To contribute to service research and audit activities.
- To propose any service changes within own professional speciality area.
About us
The aims of this Trust are to improve the health of and provide the best possible care to the population in which we serve and ensure that our staff have joy and pride in their work. We are striving to recruit a workforce that reflects the communities in which we serve. We value our staff and can offer excellent opportunities for further training and development. We are keen to reflect our local population and therefore applications from all sectors of the community are welcomed
You will be required to be able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service and its users, which could include participation in a weekend rota and may cross cover other services including the Stroke therapy team if required
You are encouraged to maintain your vaccination status unless medically exempt and will be supported to access information and guidance, to inform decisions that supports vaccine confidence, protects yourself and patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information regarding the key responsibilities of this role, please see the attached job description.
If you have any further questions regarding this role, please do not hesitate to contact us via the information below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information regarding the key responsibilities of this role, please see the attached job description.
If you have any further questions regarding this role, please do not hesitate to contact us via the information below.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- OT degree
- Registered with HCPC
- Evidence CPD / post grad training in specialist area
- Clinical educators course / supervise students
Desirable
- Membership of appropriate professional body
- Membership of professional special interest group
Experience
Essential
- Broad range of clinical experience prior to specialising.
- Experience working within neurology/neurorehabilitation/stroke (Acute and /or community) with practitioners from own or other professions who are experienced in this area.
- Experience of managing a caseload of neurological clients with complex needs.
- Experience of effective team working
- experience of supervising junior staff / students
- Experience working in NHS
Desirable
- Experience of treating patients who do not speak English or have barriers to communication
- participation in clinical audit
Skills
Essential
- Ability to use and apply Assessment and treatment with patients with neurological impairment
- Ability to pass knowledge and skills onto others
- Work with data protection and trust policies
- Lead and inspire others
- Establish good working relationships
- Computer skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of neurological conditions/stroke and management achieved through in-depth experience or study
- Development of additional knowledge through specialist training and experience in order to be able to manage a caseload of complex needs
- Demonstrate learning about all the professions within the team.
- An understanding of quality governance and evidence based practice
- Knowledge of recent NHS & Trust developments and their impact on the service
other
Essential
- ability to work flexible hrs and weekends
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- OT degree
- Registered with HCPC
- Evidence CPD / post grad training in specialist area
- Clinical educators course / supervise students
Desirable
- Membership of appropriate professional body
- Membership of professional special interest group
Experience
Essential
- Broad range of clinical experience prior to specialising.
- Experience working within neurology/neurorehabilitation/stroke (Acute and /or community) with practitioners from own or other professions who are experienced in this area.
- Experience of managing a caseload of neurological clients with complex needs.
- Experience of effective team working
- experience of supervising junior staff / students
- Experience working in NHS
Desirable
- Experience of treating patients who do not speak English or have barriers to communication
- participation in clinical audit
Skills
Essential
- Ability to use and apply Assessment and treatment with patients with neurological impairment
- Ability to pass knowledge and skills onto others
- Work with data protection and trust policies
- Lead and inspire others
- Establish good working relationships
- Computer skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of neurological conditions/stroke and management achieved through in-depth experience or study
- Development of additional knowledge through specialist training and experience in order to be able to manage a caseload of complex needs
- Demonstrate learning about all the professions within the team.
- An understanding of quality governance and evidence based practice
- Knowledge of recent NHS & Trust developments and their impact on the service
other
Essential
- ability to work flexible hrs and weekends
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).
