Occupational Therapist (Neurology) | Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 17 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £40,701 - £48,054 Per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 May 2024 |
| Location: | Isleworth, TW7 6AF |
| Company: | Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6209659/289-CSS-1450 |
Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic band 6 static Occupational Therapist in neurology to join West Middlesex Hospital. In May 2024 a new stroke unit will be opened offering a 24 bedded unit equipped with a new gym, kitchen, quiet assessment area, garden and therapy office. This will improve the existing ward environment for patient and staff to deliver high quality care and rehabilitation outcomes.
This post would be suited to either a band 5 or band 6 Occupational Therapist wishing to specialise in Neurology / Stroke
To be a Specialist Occupational Therapist and have a detailed professional and clinical knowledge. The post holder will be a specialist practitioner and may work across various clinical specialities which will be in the form of a static post.
To work as an autonomous practitioner in providing specialist stroke and neurological assessment and treatment to own designated caseload of patients and to maintain up to date therapy records.
To use evidence based principles/current best practice and specialist skills to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.
To participate in CPD and other developmental activities
To regularly supervise, teach and support more junior staff, assistants and students on placement.
To have the opportunity to participate in, or lead, a departmental research project.
To assist in the day to day running and organisation of Stroke and Neurological therapy service to patients on the stroke unit, and elsewhere in the hospital.
To work flexibly when needed to support other therapy teams such as medical rehabilitation and ED and acute medicine.
To participate in appropriate evening and weekend service provision e.g. stroke assessment, respiratory or rapid response
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is proud to be one of the top performing and safest trusts in England. We have two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital, plus our award-winning clinics across North West London and beyond.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
This advert closes on Wednesday 1 May 2024