Occupational Therapist | St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 14 May 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £51,488 - £57,802 per anum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 June 2024 |
| Location: | London, SW11 1SW |
| Company: | st georges nhs trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6267570/200-NN-6267570-AHP-Z |
Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled and experienced Occupational Therapist to work within Wandsworth Community Neuro Team, a well-established and respected team in SW London.
The successful applicant will be responsible for the assessment and treatment of adults with a variety of neurological conditions. The service also covers Early Supported Discharge (ESD) for stroke patients, groups, splint clinic and vocational rehabilitation. There is a strong emphasis on multi-disciplinary working especially within service development and team learning. The MD team include occupational therapists, physiotherapists, speech and language therapists, dietician, clinical neuropsychologist, clinical nurse specialist, neuronavigator, psychology, admin and therapy assistant practitioners.
As a skilled therapist the post holder will have a lead role in the development of the Occupational Therapy service within the multi-disciplinary teams, and will also have a key role in the overall neuro rehab service development. As a senior therapist, you will also be responsible for line managing and clinically supervising Band 6 Occupational Therapists.
Continuing professional development is actively supported via clinical supervision, annual Personal Development Plans, post-graduate and in-service training from a uni-professional and multi-disciplinary point of view. Supervision of students is actively encouraged. All our staff are fully supported by the Clinical Team Leader.
• To be responsible for the management of a caseload of adults with a wide range of neurological disorders offering specialist community and out-patient rehabilitation.
• To assess own caseload of patients including those with a complex and highly complex social, psychological, communication, and cognitive presentation, make a diagnosis, and to develop and deliver individualised Occupational Therapy treatment programmes using evidence based practice, working towards client’s goals. This often involves working as a lone clinician.
• To be responsible for line managing and clinically supervising a Band 6 Occupational Therapist, as well as providing clinical education to students on placement.
• To take a key role in the future development of the multi disciplinary service.
To work as an autonomous practitioner within the standards of professional practice laid down by the College of Occupational Therapy and Health Professions Council, and be developing increasing responsibility for leading others and the Service, whilst themselves participating in regular supervision.
Since the opening of the original St George’s Hospital on Hyde Park Corner in 1733, St George’s has built an international reputation for quality of care, education, research and medical advances.
St George’s Hospital in Tooting is one of the country’s principal teaching hospitals – is shared with St George’s, University of London, which trains medical students and carries out advanced medical research. St George’s Hospital also hosts the St George’s, University of London and Kingston University Faculty of Health and Social Care Sciences, which is responsible for training a wide range of healthcare professionals from across the region.
Our organisation is large – with more than 9,000 staff – but retains a strong sense of community. We have strong links with the local populations we serve but are also recognised nationally and internationally for being a leader in research and innovation. This enables us to attract staff from all corners of the globe all sharing the core Trust values of being Excellent, Kind, Responsible & Respectful.
In February 2015, St George’s became an NHS Foundation Trust. As the largest healthcare provider in south-west London, our two hospital sites at St George’s Hospital and Queen Mary’s Hospital in Roehampton serve a population of 1.3 million across South West London.
Qualifications and Training
Essential
Graduate Diploma / BSc/ Post Graduate Degree in Occupational Therapy/MSc
Registered with Health Professions Council
Evidence of relevant in depth postgraduate study or qualification
Experience
Essential
Post graduate experience in neuro rehab
Experience in working in any of the following areas: general medicine, acute, in-patient or community neuro-rehab, older people’s rehab
Experience of developing junior occupational therapy and other staff through CPD / PDP/ clinical supervision
Experience of working as part of an occupational therapy team and/or multi disciplinary team
Experience of working with support workers
Experience of audit
Supervision of Students
Skills
Essential
Required to work at masters level or equivalent in terms of knowledge, training and experience
Competent splinting skills
Ability to teach specific occupational therapy treatment packages to patients / carers / others
Effective communication skills in a multi-disciplinary setting
Good organisation and time-management skills
Ability to lead, develop, and motivate others
Drive and enthusiasm for clinical excellence using EBP and clinical networks
Able to manage own time and caseload, balance management and clinical work
Able to delegate tasks
Excellent computer skills e.g. Microsoft office (Excel, Access, Word, Outlook)
Effective written and spoken communication
Knowledge
Essential
In depth knowledge of community neuro-rehab
Knowledge of Equality Act 2010
Understanding of return to work process
Comprehensive knowledge of equipment and minor adaptations
Understanding of community issues and services available
Wheelchair prescription
To be competent in handling the mental, emotional and psycho-social aspects of working in Community Neuro-rehab
To be familiar with relevant legislation relating to the care of clients with neurological conditions.
This advert closes on Monday 27 May 2024
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