Job summary
Harrogate district hospital is pleased to be offering a dynamic and innovative opportunity to work clinically and provide leadership for the Occupational Therapy neurological out-patient service. The service is diverse treating patients with physical and cognitive deficits from acquired brain injury and progressive conditions. The post holder will work with a highly skilled multidisciplinary team including physiotherapists and rehabilitation practioners.
We are looking for a motivated and dynamic OT to join our therapy team Applicants must have relevant clinical experience with neurological patients as they will supervise other OT's and play a key part in service development.
This post sits as part of a wider Team covering stroke (acute and community, complex rehab and amputees) where there are other band 7 OT's for per support.
You will be working as part of Harrogate District Foundation Trusts Hospital through collaborative working and providing high quality evidence-based services.
For more information or to arrange an informal visit to the department, please contact Emma Havercroft - Occupational Therapy Professional Lead on 01423 553211 or at emma.havercroft@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
To lead in the Occupational Therapy service neurology out-patients offering advanced specialist assessment and rehabilitation to patients with complex needs.
To provide therapy leadership for neurological out-patients and work as part of the band 7 OT's across the stroke, neurology and amputees services. To triage and manage the out-patient waiting list effectively. The post will be based at Harrogate and District foundation trust (HDFT).
The post holder will be the lead Occupational Therapy for neurology out-patients alongside a band 6 OT, the specialist physiotherapists and a rehabilitation practioner. Working as part of the MDT and providing specialist holistic care to neurological patients with acquired brain injuries and those with progressive neurological conditions. The post will require the provision of a high advanced standard of occupational therapy assessment, treatment and advice to patients in order to provide a quality service to the local population.
To undertake the highly advanced role in planning and co-ordinating resources, delivering and evaluating the occupational therapy service provided to out-patients and where necessary in their homes.
To take a lead role in design, implementation, data collection and evaluation of services within this patient group. This will include supervision, training and education of junior staff as to how these patients are best managed and treated.
About us
The post holder is expected to adhere to Trust policies and procedures and relevant legislation including the requirements of any professional bodies and to attend mandatory training as identified by the Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of the practitioners professional activities
- To work as an autonomous practitioner managing a defined, specialist clinical caseload, being professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of own work.
- To provide advice on specialised occupational therapy care and treatment for patients with surgical, cardiology and respiratory conditions and facilitate rehabilitation based on theoretical knowledge and relevant practical experience. To be consulted frequently for specialist advice and guidance by junior team members and other health care professionals both within and outside the trust
- To formulate, evaluate and reassess individualised occupational therapy management and / or treatment plans.
- To be responsible for own and team patient care plans.
- To assess and induct individualised programmes of therapy.
- To implement and manage inpatient caseloads across the team appropriately.
- To jointly, with other band 7 staff, plan, organise and evaluate, and ensure effective delivery of inpatient, outpatient and group classes across all the respiratory services, liaising with appropriate members of the MDT.
- To liaise and coordinate with the referring health professionals (including Specialists, Primary Care Physicians and Secondary Care Physicians, regarding rehabilitation of patients.
- To ensure that the Service Manager & Principal Occupational Therapist are kept up to date with service development/clinical governance issues.
- To attend MDT and planning meetings on relevant issues.
To be involved in service improvement initiatives undertaken at ward levels.
Patient focused care
The drive to deliver caring services focused on recognising, understanding & meeting the individual needs of patients.
Provides a role model for the team in patient focused care.
Can lead & facilitate the development of holistic care within the team.
Able to give guidance to others on issues of confidentiality.
Monitors, audits & takes action to ensure patient related standards are met.
Responds appropriately to verbal complaints.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of the practitioners professional activities
- To work as an autonomous practitioner managing a defined, specialist clinical caseload, being professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of own work.
- To provide advice on specialised occupational therapy care and treatment for patients with surgical, cardiology and respiratory conditions and facilitate rehabilitation based on theoretical knowledge and relevant practical experience. To be consulted frequently for specialist advice and guidance by junior team members and other health care professionals both within and outside the trust
- To formulate, evaluate and reassess individualised occupational therapy management and / or treatment plans.
- To be responsible for own and team patient care plans.
- To assess and induct individualised programmes of therapy.
- To implement and manage inpatient caseloads across the team appropriately.
- To jointly, with other band 7 staff, plan, organise and evaluate, and ensure effective delivery of inpatient, outpatient and group classes across all the respiratory services, liaising with appropriate members of the MDT.
- To liaise and coordinate with the referring health professionals (including Specialists, Primary Care Physicians and Secondary Care Physicians, regarding rehabilitation of patients.
- To ensure that the Service Manager & Principal Occupational Therapist are kept up to date with service development/clinical governance issues.
- To attend MDT and planning meetings on relevant issues.
To be involved in service improvement initiatives undertaken at ward levels.
Patient focused care
The drive to deliver caring services focused on recognising, understanding & meeting the individual needs of patients.
Provides a role model for the team in patient focused care.
Can lead & facilitate the development of holistic care within the team.
Able to give guidance to others on issues of confidentiality.
Monitors, audits & takes action to ensure patient related standards are met.
Responds appropriately to verbal complaints.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oState Registered Occupational Therapist
- oBSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy or equivalent.
- oCompleted a range of post-grad training on relevant subjects.
- Masters degree / masters modules
- Min 4 years experience including NHS
Desirable
- oBe an accredited professional practice educator.
- Completed leadership training
- Good supporting information statement
Experience
Essential
- o4 years min post graduate experience with 2 at a senior level
- oMinimum 2 years' experience of neurology
- oExperience of complex rehabilitation
- Experience of assessment and treatment of cognition
Desirable
- oExperience of working within mental health
- oExperience of assistive technology
- oExperience of working with pain management principles
- experience of postural management and group work
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oState Registered Occupational Therapist
- oBSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy or equivalent.
- oCompleted a range of post-grad training on relevant subjects.
- Masters degree / masters modules
- Min 4 years experience including NHS
Desirable
- oBe an accredited professional practice educator.
- Completed leadership training
- Good supporting information statement
Experience
Essential
- o4 years min post graduate experience with 2 at a senior level
- oMinimum 2 years' experience of neurology
- oExperience of complex rehabilitation
- Experience of assessment and treatment of cognition
Desirable
- oExperience of working within mental health
- oExperience of assistive technology
- oExperience of working with pain management principles
- experience of postural management and group work
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).
