Occupational Therapist
| Posting date: | 09 September 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 October 2024 |
| Location: | Gateshead, NE11 0SH |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | L0042-24-0451 |
Summary
What you'll be working: We can be flexible but you will work a total of 37.5 hours per week. We understand the need for a positive work, life balance and would be happy to discuss flexible / hybrid working for the right candidate. What you'll be doing: Use specialist knowledge to inform sound clinical judgements for complex neurological rehabilitation planning including undertaking initial client assessment that represent the inter-disciplinary team contribution. Provide line management support and supervision to team members from a clinical and/or organisational perspective Ensure team issues and concerns are identified and escalated to the senior team in a timely manner Provide specialist differential diagnosis, clinical advice and therapy / management plans to clients with neurological impairments. Act as an autonomous practitioner, work unsupervised using initiative. Take responsibility for defined areas of clinical specialism, developing advanced skills and sharing knowledge and skills with others via mentorship, training and joint sessions. Be accountable for own professional actions and recognise own professional boundaries, seeking advice as appropriate Work within defined departmental and national protocols/policies and professional code of conduct to guarantee quality and safety Be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for the quality of own work and submit performance data as required A link to the full job description and personal specification is at the bottom of this advert. What you'll have: A recognised qualification as an Occupational Therapist Minimum of 3 to 5 years post graduate experience Current registration with HCPC as a Occupational Therapist Experience of working within a Neurological Care and Rehabilitation setting We also want to ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable facilities to participate in job applications or interviews to perform essential job functions. To support this, we are a Disability Confident committed employer. What to look forward to: 25 days plus bank holidays Access to a workplace bonus scheme up to 15% of your annual salary Annual training budget for CPD Access to employee loyalty scheme