Job summary
CLCH Hertfordshire Adult Community Services - CLCH NHS Trust provides a range of Community Services, and the Hertfordshire Division is recruiting!
An exciting opportunity has arisen for aBand 6 Specialist Occupational Therapyrole atHolywellNeurological Rehabilitation Unit, Langley House, Watford.
Are you an Occupational Therapist looking for a Band 6 neuro rehab post? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time Occupational Therapist at Holywell Neurological Rehabilitation Unit, Langley House, Watford, Herts. Holywell is an in-patient rehabilitation unit serving patients in the West Hertfordshire area. The caseload is mainly people with Stroke, but also other complex neurological conditions.
Holywell is a 20 bedded inpatient neurological rehabilitation unit serving patients in the West Hertfordshire area. The caseload is primarily people with Stroke, but also other complex neurological conditions such as Guillain Barre Syndrome, Traumatic Brain Injury, Spinal Injury and Multiple Sclerosis.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible and dynamic Occupational Therapist and the ideal candidate will be a highly motivated individual, who is passionate about helping patients to improve their quality of life, helping staff to develop in their roles as well as being able to drive service development.
You will be working with a dedicated multidisciplinary team that includes Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, SALT, Psychologists, Nurses, Doctors, Social Workers, Rehabilitation Assistants and Volunteers. Your role will also involve supporting and developing junior staff including apprentices and students.
As a developing service, there are ample opportunities for service development and building supervision and leadership competencies. Formal development and training opportunities are available through the CLCH Academy. Close links are maintained with the other bed based rehabilitation units within Hertfordshire to support service development and share learning. Plus there are opportunities for networking with the other community neurological teams, other neuro rehab units within CLCH and the acute service.
This post is 37.5 hours a week -part time or flexible hours will be considered.
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.
To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here:https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide specialised assessment and treatment packages of high quality healthcare for patients with complex neurological conditions at Holywell, in patients` homes and in community settings.
- To provide expert advice, guidance and information to health and social care professionals, carers and relatives and other non-professionals.
- To work as a member of the team, which specialises in the treatment and management of patients with neurological conditions.
- This post may require the post holder to participate on a rotational basis to deliver neurological rehabilitation at other sites.
Please refer to the attached job description for full list ofresponsibilities.
As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide specialised assessment and treatment packages of high quality healthcare for patients with complex neurological conditions at Holywell, in patients` homes and in community settings.
- To provide expert advice, guidance and information to health and social care professionals, carers and relatives and other non-professionals.
- To work as a member of the team, which specialises in the treatment and management of patients with neurological conditions.
- This post may require the post holder to participate on a rotational basis to deliver neurological rehabilitation at other sites.
Please refer to the attached job description for full list ofresponsibilities.
As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registration with HCPC
- Experience of working with neurological patients in delivery of rehabilitation packages or in a rehab setting at Band 5 level
- Documented evidence of professional development and reflective practice in relevant aspects of neurological rehabilitation e.g. attendance at in-service training sessions, reflective practice
Desirable
- Attendance at relevant post-graduate neurological training courses e.g. Bobath, spasticity management , splinting, cognition and perceptual assessment , fatigue management
- Experience of working in a neurological rehabilitation setting at band 6 level.
Experience
Essential
- Ability and experience of carrying out a comprehensive neurological occupational therapy assessment to formulate a comprehensive neurological treatment plan and goals
- Knowledge and experience of using a wide range of therapeutic occupational therapy interventions for the treatment of patients with neurological conditions.
- Knowledge and experience of using a range of recognised outcome measures and goal setting skills as appropriate to the rehabilitation of patients with a range of neurological conditions
- Good understanding of current NHS issues, professional standards, CPD, clinical governance
- Able to work as an autonomous practitioner
- Able to work with individuals and groups
- oClinical problem solving ability
- Knowledge of Occupational Therapy models of practice
- Understand professional ethics and their application in practice
- React in a flexible way to changing demands in service
Desirable
- Experience of supervising and appraising other staff e.g. rehabilitation assistants
- Experience of supervising student occupational therapists
- Experience in delivering training to other members of the MDT and care workers
- Understanding of clinical governance and the implications for the service
- Delegated management responsibilities within service area
- Innovative ideas
- Involvement in service development
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to communicate complex and/or sensitive information requiring empathy and reassurance
- Knowledge of barriers to communication and strategies to overcome them, including knowledge of communication difficulties encountered by neurological patients.
- Ability to carry out patient manual handling tasks. ? Ability to carry equipment such as wheelchair and commodes in and out of stores/ car and patient`s homes.
- Ability to work on the floor and in cramped spaces ? Ability to manage own time ? Ability to work with interruptions ? Ability to work under time constraints
- Self motivated ? Enthusiastic ? Empathetic and Flexible
- Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
- Responsible and reliable attitude to work
- Professional demeanour.
- Ability to deal with challenging behaviour and patients with life limiting illnesses
- Reflect on and critically appraise own performance
- Positive response to constructive criticism
Desirable
- Able to facilitate self management behaviour-change skills in patients
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, other health professionals, patients and their relatives/carers ? Ability to present information accurately, written and oral, in English
- Work in a team and understand team dynamics
- Word processing, e-mail, internet skills
- Keep legible and accurate patient records in English.
- Clinical problem solving ability in complex cases
- Ability to prioritise patient workload
- Physical skills, dexterity, coordination and sensory skills for assessment and manual treatment of patients.
- A good ability with specific handling and sensory techniques specific to the treatment of patients with neurological dysfunction.
Other
Essential
- Self motivated
- Willingness to uphold the Trust's values
- Eligible to live and work in the UK
- Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
- Willingness to work in a variety of locations across Herts
- Commitment to equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice
- Health, safety and risk awareness
- To participate in a 7-day rota if required
- To participate in a band 6 rotation if available and offered
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registration with HCPC
- Experience of working with neurological patients in delivery of rehabilitation packages or in a rehab setting at Band 5 level
- Documented evidence of professional development and reflective practice in relevant aspects of neurological rehabilitation e.g. attendance at in-service training sessions, reflective practice
Desirable
- Attendance at relevant post-graduate neurological training courses e.g. Bobath, spasticity management , splinting, cognition and perceptual assessment , fatigue management
- Experience of working in a neurological rehabilitation setting at band 6 level.
Experience
Essential
- Ability and experience of carrying out a comprehensive neurological occupational therapy assessment to formulate a comprehensive neurological treatment plan and goals
- Knowledge and experience of using a wide range of therapeutic occupational therapy interventions for the treatment of patients with neurological conditions.
- Knowledge and experience of using a range of recognised outcome measures and goal setting skills as appropriate to the rehabilitation of patients with a range of neurological conditions
- Good understanding of current NHS issues, professional standards, CPD, clinical governance
- Able to work as an autonomous practitioner
- Able to work with individuals and groups
- oClinical problem solving ability
- Knowledge of Occupational Therapy models of practice
- Understand professional ethics and their application in practice
- React in a flexible way to changing demands in service
Desirable
- Experience of supervising and appraising other staff e.g. rehabilitation assistants
- Experience of supervising student occupational therapists
- Experience in delivering training to other members of the MDT and care workers
- Understanding of clinical governance and the implications for the service
- Delegated management responsibilities within service area
- Innovative ideas
- Involvement in service development
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to communicate complex and/or sensitive information requiring empathy and reassurance
- Knowledge of barriers to communication and strategies to overcome them, including knowledge of communication difficulties encountered by neurological patients.
- Ability to carry out patient manual handling tasks. ? Ability to carry equipment such as wheelchair and commodes in and out of stores/ car and patient`s homes.
- Ability to work on the floor and in cramped spaces ? Ability to manage own time ? Ability to work with interruptions ? Ability to work under time constraints
- Self motivated ? Enthusiastic ? Empathetic and Flexible
- Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
- Responsible and reliable attitude to work
- Professional demeanour.
- Ability to deal with challenging behaviour and patients with life limiting illnesses
- Reflect on and critically appraise own performance
- Positive response to constructive criticism
Desirable
- Able to facilitate self management behaviour-change skills in patients
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, other health professionals, patients and their relatives/carers ? Ability to present information accurately, written and oral, in English
- Work in a team and understand team dynamics
- Word processing, e-mail, internet skills
- Keep legible and accurate patient records in English.
- Clinical problem solving ability in complex cases
- Ability to prioritise patient workload
- Physical skills, dexterity, coordination and sensory skills for assessment and manual treatment of patients.
- A good ability with specific handling and sensory techniques specific to the treatment of patients with neurological dysfunction.
Other
Essential
- Self motivated
- Willingness to uphold the Trust's values
- Eligible to live and work in the UK
- Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
- Willingness to work in a variety of locations across Herts
- Commitment to equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice
- Health, safety and risk awareness
- To participate in a 7-day rota if required
- To participate in a band 6 rotation if available and offered
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).
