Job summary
Are you looking for a new challenge?
Are you committed to providing excellent
patient care as part of an experienced MDT?
Are you looking for a supportive team who
provide opportunities for learning?
Are you keen to develop your skills in neurology,
including long term conditions management?
If yes,
this could be the ideal job for you. You
would work as a Band 6 Occupational Therapist in the countywide Integrated
Neurology Service in Worcestershire. You
would be based in the north of the county but would provide flexibility for
countywide cover as required. Your role
would focus on long term conditions management, working with specialist nurses and
physiotherapists, as well as regional specialist centres and OTs in locality
services. This is an evolving role with
opportunity for service development.
If
you would like to discuss informally if this is the right role for you, get in
touch with the Recruiting Manager using the details in the top right-hand side
of the advert.
This is full time post, but we would
consider applicants looking for part time (minimum 30 hours per week)
Main duties of the job
Community based assessment and treatment of
neurological patients; goal orientated, person-centred care
Managing the changing presentation of patients
with a neurodegenerative condition to ensure maximum quality of life is
maintained at each stage of their condition journey
MDT neuro falls clinic joint with neuro physio
Condition specific New Patient education
groups
Development and participation in symptom
management group work
Referral triage for the neurology single point
of access
Service development in line with objectives
from your annual review and service need
MDT meetings within our service and external
partners e.g. regional centres
Supervision of students
Providing training for patients, carers and
team members on patient specific issues and to increase the knowledge of the
team
Joint working with specialist nurses
Joint working
with locality OT teams
Peer supervision
with Band 6 OT and PT colleagues
Bi-annual
service away days
About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust,
we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals
and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health
and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of
all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over
100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible
working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions,
and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value
diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures,
and ethnicities.
What we offer;
-
27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to
33 days with long service
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Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work
unsocial hours
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Flexible and agile working opportunities
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Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
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Wide range of supportive staff networks
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Health and wellbeing opportunities
If you would like to know more, please visit our
website.
We encourage you to read the attached applicant guidance notes.
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you (optional), to support the Trusts understanding of where you gained
interest in working for the Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the duties and criteria
for the role please refer to the job description and person specification
attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the duties and criteria
for the role please refer to the job description and person specification
attached.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent knowledge in a wide range of neurological conditions
- High level of knowledge relating to equipment suitable for patients with neurological conditions
- Knowledge of NHS health legislation and current practice and risk assessment and management
- Knowledge of the principles of clinical governance
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to complete a holistic patient assessment, joint goal setting and develop an appropriate management plan.
- Ability to effectively manage own patient caseload.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the role
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy
- Health Professionals Council Registration
- Evidence of relevant post graduate courses/Continual Professional Development maintained portfolio
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of experience in relevant field
- A range of post registration experience including in a health and social care setting
- Experience of delegation to qualified/unqualified staff
Desirable
- Experience of working with neurological patients as a Band 5 and/or as a Band 6
- Supervision and development of OT students
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent knowledge in a wide range of neurological conditions
- High level of knowledge relating to equipment suitable for patients with neurological conditions
- Knowledge of NHS health legislation and current practice and risk assessment and management
- Knowledge of the principles of clinical governance
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to complete a holistic patient assessment, joint goal setting and develop an appropriate management plan.
- Ability to effectively manage own patient caseload.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the role
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy
- Health Professionals Council Registration
- Evidence of relevant post graduate courses/Continual Professional Development maintained portfolio
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of experience in relevant field
- A range of post registration experience including in a health and social care setting
- Experience of delegation to qualified/unqualified staff
Desirable
- Experience of working with neurological patients as a Band 5 and/or as a Band 6
- Supervision and development of OT students
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).
