Central London Community Health Trust

Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist

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Job summary

An exciting new 12 month maternity cover opportunity exists for a Band 7 Neuro-Occupational Therapist to join CLCH's established Community Neurorehabilitation Service. The multidisciplinary service covers Hammersmith and Fulham, Kensington and Chelsea and Westminster and is split into three locality teams.

This post will be located in the Hammersmith and Fulham Community Neuro Rehab team. The successful applicant will hold a clinical caseload of progressive and acquired neurological conditions including providing Early Supported Discharge for Stroke (ESD) as well as participating in the innovative partnership with Imperial NHS Trust; the level 2 Specialist Neuro Rehabilitation Outreach Service (SNROS).

Main duties of the job

The postholder will work closely with the team lead and clinical leads to develop the service and maintain close working relationships with partners across health, social care and the third sector.

We require an organised and highly skilled OT who can demonstrate specialist neuro-rehabilitation skills in assessment and intervention at an advanced level. The ability to work well in a multidisciplinary rehab team, work co-operatively with partners and support junior staff in their development is essential to this role. T

he service is committed to ongoing professional development and we are involved with our partners in clinical research to develop the services we provide for our service users.

About us

Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH) is one of the largest community healthcare organisations in London and Hertfordshire, providing our services to diverse communities/boroughs in 11 London Boroughs - Barnet, Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Hounslow, Kensington and Chelsea, Merton, Richmond, Wandsworth, Westminster - and Hertfordshire.

Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!

We can offer you:

A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
Single occupancy accommodation in Central London - (we can help you find accommodation in London, support you with your deposit)
Car lease scheme *T&C's apply
Flexible working options
Annual travel card loan
Training, support and development in your career

As an NHS trust, we are committed to equal opportunities and ensuring equality and diversity in the workplace.

We have a number of staff networks: Disability and Wellbeing Network (DAWN), Race Equality Network and the Rainbow Network which supports LGBT+ staff. Each network has a champion who is an executive director at the Trust and they hold regular meetingsto discuss issues andmake plans to improve CLCH.

Date posted

03 May 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,036 to £55,049 a year per annum, inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

824-INNER-10350

Job locations

Hammersmith Bridge Surgery

London

W6 9DU

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be an active member of CLCH inter-disciplinary Community Neurorehabilitation Service providing support and direction for the junior staff.
To assess and treat own caseload of clients who have a neurological diagnosis and may have complex presentation.
To work within professional standards and clinical guidelines, promote best practice and to undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner
To build up and maintain key relationships with referring services to facilitate appropriate referrals, and an understanding of the roles within the neuro rehabilitation team
To take an active role in the neuro rehabilitation duty process to prioritize and ensure a timely response for assessments.
To be responsible for the supervision and line management of junior staff, including Band 6 occupational therapists, rehabilitation assistants and occupational therapy students.
To support self and service development through active participation in continuing professional development (CPD) and by participating in any audit or research being undertaken by the service.

Please refer to the attached job description for full list ofresponsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be an active member of CLCH inter-disciplinary Community Neurorehabilitation Service providing support and direction for the junior staff.
To assess and treat own caseload of clients who have a neurological diagnosis and may have complex presentation.
To work within professional standards and clinical guidelines, promote best practice and to undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner
To build up and maintain key relationships with referring services to facilitate appropriate referrals, and an understanding of the roles within the neuro rehabilitation team
To take an active role in the neuro rehabilitation duty process to prioritize and ensure a timely response for assessments.
To be responsible for the supervision and line management of junior staff, including Band 6 occupational therapists, rehabilitation assistants and occupational therapy students.
To support self and service development through active participation in continuing professional development (CPD) and by participating in any audit or research being undertaken by the service.

Please refer to the attached job description for full list ofresponsibilities.

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

Current AHP with UK HCPC registration
Educated to degree level in nursing or health related field or equivalent
Evidence of CPD relevant to assessment and treatment of neurological conditions

Desirable

MSc in Occupational Therapy
Member of a Special Interest Group relevant to this post e.g. SSNP

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

Current AHP with UK HCPC registration
Educated to degree level in nursing or health related field or equivalent
Evidence of CPD relevant to assessment and treatment of neurological conditions

Desirable

MSc in Occupational Therapy
Member of a Special Interest Group relevant to this post e.g. SSNP

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

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 London Community Health Trust

Address

Hammersmith Bridge Surgery

London

W6 9DU

Employer's website

https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Hammersmith Bridge Surgery

London

W6 9DU

Employer's website

https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)