Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 7 Neuro Outlier Occupational Therapy Team Lead to join our Occupational Therapy Department at Dartford & Gravesham NHS Trust.
The post holder will be responsible for leading the neuro OT team, ensuring best practice for our inpatients with complex neurological disorders.
Dartford & Gravesham NHS Trust is committed to the education and development of its staff. There is good opportunity for informal and formal CPD, in addition to our dedicated Practice Development Occupational Therapist who supports our OT's with their clinical and professional development.We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer, striving to employ people who reflect the communities we serve and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential.
Main duties of the job
To lead the neuro outlier OT service, ensuring best practice and the upskilling of rotational staff.
To offer regular practice placements to students and apprentices.
To carry out specialist assessments and treatment of patients referred to Occupational Therapy with complex neurological disorders.
To liaise with the multidisciplinary team to work towards an effective outcome and safe discharge.To promote the role of Occupational Therapy within the inter-professional team.
To participate in the Occupational Therapy in service teaching programme to further develop own and others level of knowledge and clinical skills.
About us
We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities.
If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all of our staff are double vaccinated against COVID-19, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and our patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues
Job description
Job responsibilities
To take the Team Lead role in the provision of Occupational Therapy Neuro Outlier services, supervising staff in the Occupational Therapy Neuro Team on a day to day basis in co-operation with the Professional Lead Occupational Therapist.
To provide and develop a high standard of Occupational Therapy service within the inpatient therapy Neuro Outlier team.
To provide comprehensive and specific OT assessments, interventions, education and advice for patients and relatives, using evidence based client-centred principles.
To develop provision of specialised neuro occupational therapy services, working closely with discharge planners, community neuro services and care managers to enable provision of patient follow-up in the community and facilitation of integrated rehabilitation programmes, especially when patients move across professional and organisational boundaries.
To take a lead in promoting the role of Occupational Therapy within the inter-professional team, and ensure that good communication exists with the medical, nursing and other professional staff.
Please see the attached job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To take the Team Lead role in the provision of Occupational Therapy Neuro Outlier services, supervising staff in the Occupational Therapy Neuro Team on a day to day basis in co-operation with the Professional Lead Occupational Therapist.
To provide and develop a high standard of Occupational Therapy service within the inpatient therapy Neuro Outlier team.
To provide comprehensive and specific OT assessments, interventions, education and advice for patients and relatives, using evidence based client-centred principles.
To develop provision of specialised neuro occupational therapy services, working closely with discharge planners, community neuro services and care managers to enable provision of patient follow-up in the community and facilitation of integrated rehabilitation programmes, especially when patients move across professional and organisational boundaries.
To take a lead in promoting the role of Occupational Therapy within the inter-professional team, and ensure that good communication exists with the medical, nursing and other professional staff.
Please see the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT
Essential
- Health clearance from Occupational Health for the role specified.
- Able to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities
QUALIFICATIONS/TRAINING
Essential
- BSc or Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
- HCPC registration.
- Member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists
- Accredited Practice Educator/supervisor
- Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio including attendance at recent postgraduate courses relevant to the clinical field
Desirable
- Member of Special Interest Group
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Significant experience in different specialist areas as an Occupational Therapist within the NHS, or equivalent.
- Working experience in area of acute stroke/neuro rehabilitation
- Working experience of splinting/orthotics for Stroke
- Experience of assessment and provision of specialist equipment
- Participation in In-service training programmes
- Participation in an audit or other evidence-based practice activity
- Experience of working as part of an Occupational Therapy team and/or multidisciplinary team within the NHS
- Supervision experience of Occupational Therapy under-graduate students, OTTIs or Assistants
Desirable
- Knowledge of the workings of community therapy services and intermediate care services
- Involvement in audit, research and understanding quality issues
SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES
Essential
- Up to date with professional practice and new research
- Standardised and non-standardised assessment of strokes and neuro conditions
- Specialist knowledge of best practice in OT for strokes and complex neurological conditions
- Knowledge of evidence base for treatment of stroke and neuro related difficulties
- Knowledge of principles, positioning and materials in splint making
- Understanding of the legal responsibilities of the profession
- Able to present information, written and orally, in a clear and logical manner
- Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate
- Able to keep accurate and legible patient records
- Competent IT skills
- Ability to work autonomously and utilise supervision and formal PDR systems
- Ability to use research, reasoning and problem solving skills to determine effective treatment
- Ability to comprehend and work within the Trust's policies of data protection, equal opportunities and health and safety and meet differing needs of the patients
- Able to work under pressure and in a stressful environment and with emotional or aggressive patients and carers
Desirable
- Presentation skills
- Understanding of clinical governance and its implications for services, including experience of quality issues
- Committee membership, e.g. safety committee
SPECIAL
Essential
- Ability to travel from one destination to another within the Dartford, Gravesham, Swanley, and South East London areas in a timely manner and at short notice
Person Specification
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT
Essential
- Health clearance from Occupational Health for the role specified.
- Able to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities
QUALIFICATIONS/TRAINING
Essential
- BSc or Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
- HCPC registration.
- Member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists
- Accredited Practice Educator/supervisor
- Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio including attendance at recent postgraduate courses relevant to the clinical field
Desirable
- Member of Special Interest Group
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Significant experience in different specialist areas as an Occupational Therapist within the NHS, or equivalent.
- Working experience in area of acute stroke/neuro rehabilitation
- Working experience of splinting/orthotics for Stroke
- Experience of assessment and provision of specialist equipment
- Participation in In-service training programmes
- Participation in an audit or other evidence-based practice activity
- Experience of working as part of an Occupational Therapy team and/or multidisciplinary team within the NHS
- Supervision experience of Occupational Therapy under-graduate students, OTTIs or Assistants
Desirable
- Knowledge of the workings of community therapy services and intermediate care services
- Involvement in audit, research and understanding quality issues
SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES
Essential
- Up to date with professional practice and new research
- Standardised and non-standardised assessment of strokes and neuro conditions
- Specialist knowledge of best practice in OT for strokes and complex neurological conditions
- Knowledge of evidence base for treatment of stroke and neuro related difficulties
- Knowledge of principles, positioning and materials in splint making
- Understanding of the legal responsibilities of the profession
- Able to present information, written and orally, in a clear and logical manner
- Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate
- Able to keep accurate and legible patient records
- Competent IT skills
- Ability to work autonomously and utilise supervision and formal PDR systems
- Ability to use research, reasoning and problem solving skills to determine effective treatment
- Ability to comprehend and work within the Trust's policies of data protection, equal opportunities and health and safety and meet differing needs of the patients
- Able to work under pressure and in a stressful environment and with emotional or aggressive patients and carers
Desirable
- Presentation skills
- Understanding of clinical governance and its implications for services, including experience of quality issues
- Committee membership, e.g. safety committee
SPECIAL
Essential
- Ability to travel from one destination to another within the Dartford, Gravesham, Swanley, and South East London areas in a timely manner and at short notice
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).
