Rotational Community Occupational Therapist
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Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full-time Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join a 12 month rotation across two experienced and dynamic multidisciplinary community teams which are both in Richmond.
You would be based initially at Richmond Rehabilitation Unit working for the Community Neuro Rehabilitation Team (CNRT), and then at Teddington Memorial Hospital working for the Richmond Response and Rehabilitation Team (RRRT).
You would be seeing outpatients as well as home visits. The post is a 12 month fixed term / secondment with the possibility to extend.
Ideally you would have experience working with neurological conditions, but we would consider an experienced Band 6 or Band 5 OT looking to develop new skills and additional support would be given for the right applicant.
You will join enthusiastic teams of experienced OTs providing comprehensive multi-disciplinary rehabilitation programmes to neurologically impaired adults and frail elderly patients in Richmond.
The trust offers excellent opportunities for continuing professional development, and is committed to clinical excellence and audit.
CAR OWNER/ DRIVER is recommended. A competent cyclist would be considered.
Main duties of the job
To perform skilled Occupational Therapy assessment of patients with neurological conditions, including complex physical and psychological conditions
To provide evidence based treatment programmes, guided by patient orientated goal setting whilst liaising with the multidisciplinary team
To deliver and progress these individualised treatment programmes and provide advice to carers paid and unpaid.
To provide a high standard Occupational Therapy service, which involves working autonomously and as part of the multidisciplinary team within the community and out-patient settings.
To provide rapid support for patients discharged from acute services to ensure safe and effective transition to the community
About us
From the autumn, HRCH community services for Hounslow will be provided by West London NHS Trust. HRCH will continue to provide community services in the borough of Richmond.
HRCH is a great place to work, and we're committed to staff development, so if you're interested in joining our team, we encourage you to apply.
Details
Date posted
26 September 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£42,939 to £50,697 a year p.a. pro rata inclusive of HCAS (Outer)
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
779-NN-6677425-AHP-Z
Job locations
Richmond Rehab Unit
22 Evelyn Road
Richmond
TW9 2TW
Employer details
Employer name
Hounslow and Richmond Community NHS Healthcare Trust
Address
Richmond Rehab Unit
22 Evelyn Road
Richmond
TW9 2TW
Employer's website
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Employer contact details
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