Specialist Neuro-Occupational Therapist

Full time Band 6 Specialist Neuro-Occupational Therapist (flexible working, 37.5h/week secondment, 11 months ending February 2025) - maternity leave cover. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Barnet Early Stroke Discharge Team working with a MDT including other occupational therapists, physiotherapists, psychologist, speech and language therapists and rehabilitation assistants.
This post will have a role in developing the occupational therapy practice and delivery of evidence based Early Stroke Discharge rehabilitation packages for people returning home following initial treatment in hyper acute or acute stroke units serving the Barnet locality.Main duties of the jobIt is essential that you have current HCPC registration and recognised qualifications as an Occupational Therapist. You should have 2 year's experience including working with stroke or patients with a neurological condition. Can clearly demonstrate neuro-rehabilitation skills for specialist assessment and treatment of clients with stroke. Experience will include working in multi-professional teams and across a range of different agencies to achieve the optimum outcome for service users (including working in the community).About usJust 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 Car lease scheme *T& C's apply Flexible working options Annual travel card loan Training, support and development in your career
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Responsible for providing an early comprehensive specialist stroke service to the residents of Barnet requiring rehabilitation in the community and managing student/junior occupational therapists and other support staff. Be an active member of the clinical team, providing a comprehensive occupational therapy service to residents of Barnet within the Early Stroke Discharge team. To perform Occupational therapy assessment of patients with neurological presentations (including stroke and other complex presentations) to develop and deliver an individualized treatment program. To work within professional standards and clinical guidelines, promote best practice and to undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner including assessing, treating, and managing own caseload of patients/clients and maintaining professional documentation. To work as part of a multidisciplinary team to facilitate positive rehab outcomes, timely and coordinated discharge planning which support initiatives aimed at reducing length of stay. Work in a variety of settings including clients own homes, clinics, residential and care homes, community facilities, continuing care homes and community hospitals. To be responsible for the supervision and line management of junior staff, rehabilitation assistants, technical instructors and occupational therapy students.
Please refer to Job description and personal Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required. Person SpecificationEducation/QualificationEssential
Diploma/degree in Occupational Therapy Current HPC registration Current COT registration Evidence of CPD relevant to assessment and treatment of neurological conditions Evidence of up to date CPD portfolio Involvement in Appraisal and KSF Scheme Member other relevant special interest groups
Desirable
Other relevant post graduate degree
Employer detailsEmployer nameCentral London Community Health TrustAddressEdgware Community Hospital Edgware HA8 0ADAny attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. 824-NORTH-#####
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