Job summary
Camden Neurology and Stroke Service
Band 7 Occupational Therapist
Part time - 30 hours
We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and motivated Occupational Therapist to join our team.
The team works with adults with neurological diagnoses in Camden, and is comprised of occupational therapists, physiotherapists, speech and language therapists, clinical neuro-psychologists and rehabilitation assistants. We have a strong focus on multi-disciplinary working and therapists work with clients in their homes, in the community or at local health centres, with the aim of providing client centred, goal focused therapy, promoting independence and community integration.
Working within the team you will have the opportunity to work with a varied and diverse range of neurological conditions, you will also gain experience in providing specialist early supported discharge for stroke survivors.
Main duties of the job
The Band 7 role is responsible for the support and supervision of the band 6 OTs, along with the other Band 7 OT within the team and will in turn receive support from the Lead OT. The role involves ensuring the smooth daily running of the OT service, triaging, supporting the MDT as appropriate, and working with the OT team to ensure the effective and efficient provision of the OT service within the wider team.
The team embraces innovative and evidence based ways of delivering services and strives to provide a high quality service for all. The team are continually developing and working towards improving service delivery and new ideas and contributions are always welcome.
There is access to in-service training programmes, which the successful applicant would be encouraged to attend and take an active role in.
The team is based at St. Pancras Hospital, situated close to the amenities and transport links of Kings Cross and Camden. The team currently work monday to friday 9-5pm.
Please do contact us to discuss the role if you are interested, to either discuss with the Lead OT or Band 7 OT contact Vicki Powell, Lead OT Tel: 07702 918196
About us
Come and join us and be one of the friendly and supportive 300 Occupational Therapists (OTs) in CNWL. We work in many different teams in both physical and mental health, as well as a number of specialist areas.
You could have a career for life with us and maintain your dual skills.
OT in CNWL is very fortunate in having a long-established professional structure and this includes an AHP director, Trust wide Professional Head of OT, borough and specialist Head OTs. This has the huge benefit of ensuring representation of our profession at all levels - both strategically and operationally.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Holding a complex caseload of patients
- Supporting and supervision of the Band 6 OTs
- Complete triaging for new referrals along with the rest of the team
- Working in partnership with the other B7 OT in the team to support the learning needs of the OT team, ensure CPD opportunities and participate in Audit, QI projects
- Deputising for the Lead OT
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Holding a complex caseload of patients
- Supporting and supervision of the Band 6 OTs
- Complete triaging for new referrals along with the rest of the team
- Working in partnership with the other B7 OT in the team to support the learning needs of the OT team, ensure CPD opportunities and participate in Audit, QI projects
- Deputising for the Lead OT
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/ Degree in Occupational Therapy
- HCPC Registration
- Professional practice educators course
- Post-registration clinical courses/workshops in areas specific to OT intervention with neurological diagnoses. Eg: Spasticity management Upper limb assessment and intervention Wheelchair & Special Seating Assessment, perceptual/cognitive assessments/ treatment
Desirable
- Member of BAOT
- MSc or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experience working as a OT Band 6 within a neurological environment
- Member of a special interest group
- Strong concept of OT role
- OT Band 5/6/7 all round general experience in the assessment and treatment of clients with complex disabilities including most of the following: ? In Patient Neurological/ Rehabilitation ? HASU/ASU ? Community ? Amputees ? Wheelchairs & Special Seating ? Falls
- Evidence of implementing good documentation
- Evidenced of clinical professional development
- Knowledge of role of other professionals
- Experience of working other agencies
- Evidence of multidisciplinary work
- Experience of working as an autonomous practitioner in a community setting
- Experience of clinical governance in practice
- Use of and able to discuss the use of a range of standardised assessments/measures
Skills
Essential
- Personally and professionally responsible
- Able to self motivate
- Flexible approach to changing circumstances
- Able to demonstrate excellent communication skills
- Interest in management skills
- Good negotiating skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and use of safe manual handling practice
- To have the ability and experience in applying physical skills and effort in the treatment of clients with complex disabilities in their own homes/community setting
- To understand the needs of people from different ethnic origins
- Fluency in written and spoken English
- Intermediate IT Skills
- Demonstrate awareness of HCPC code of ethics re confidentiality
- Demonstrate an understanding of the application of equal opportunities
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/ Degree in Occupational Therapy
- HCPC Registration
- Professional practice educators course
- Post-registration clinical courses/workshops in areas specific to OT intervention with neurological diagnoses. Eg: Spasticity management Upper limb assessment and intervention Wheelchair & Special Seating Assessment, perceptual/cognitive assessments/ treatment
Desirable
- Member of BAOT
- MSc or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experience working as a OT Band 6 within a neurological environment
- Member of a special interest group
- Strong concept of OT role
- OT Band 5/6/7 all round general experience in the assessment and treatment of clients with complex disabilities including most of the following: ? In Patient Neurological/ Rehabilitation ? HASU/ASU ? Community ? Amputees ? Wheelchairs & Special Seating ? Falls
- Evidence of implementing good documentation
- Evidenced of clinical professional development
- Knowledge of role of other professionals
- Experience of working other agencies
- Evidence of multidisciplinary work
- Experience of working as an autonomous practitioner in a community setting
- Experience of clinical governance in practice
- Use of and able to discuss the use of a range of standardised assessments/measures
Skills
Essential
- Personally and professionally responsible
- Able to self motivate
- Flexible approach to changing circumstances
- Able to demonstrate excellent communication skills
- Interest in management skills
- Good negotiating skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and use of safe manual handling practice
- To have the ability and experience in applying physical skills and effort in the treatment of clients with complex disabilities in their own homes/community setting
- To understand the needs of people from different ethnic origins
- Fluency in written and spoken English
- Intermediate IT Skills
- Demonstrate awareness of HCPC code of ethics re confidentiality
- Demonstrate an understanding of the application of equal opportunities
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.
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.
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
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St Pancras Hospital
1st floor, south wing, St Pancras hospital, 4 St Pancras way
London
NW1 0PE
Employer's website
https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work (Opens in a new tab)
