Swydd wag: Specialist Occupational Therapist - Neurosciences, Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Preston

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Prif leoliad: Occupational Therapy
Gradd: Band 6
Contract: Parhaol
Oriau: Rhan-amser - 30 awr yr wythnos
Cyfeirnod y swydd: 438-PB1488

Cyflogwr: Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Math o gyflogwr: NHS
Gwefan: Royal Preston Hospital
Tref: Preston
Cyflog: £35,392 - £42,618 Per annum, pro rata
Cyfnod cyflog: Yn flynyddol
Yn cau: 02/06/2024 23:59
Dyddiad y cyfweliad: 11/06/2024

Specialist Occupational Therapist - Neurosciences

Band 6

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You will carry a varied, complex caseload which could include anything from setting rehabilitation goals, assessing for a wheelchair or organising a patients discharge plan.

We know we are biased, but we really want to convey this is a fabulous opportunity, in which you will be fully supported by the existing therapy team and the Professional Leads.

Duties to include but not limited to:

To directly support the delivery of therapy assessment and treatment to patients.
To communicate and collaborate with all Core Therapies Service stakeholders
To provide leadership and management support as required
To support personal and people development
To support service development and planning.
To help to ensure the health, safety and security of users of the Integrated Therapies, self and colleagues
To support the Clinical Governance and Quality agenda within Core Therapies.
To support equality of opportunity and access within Core Therapies for both staff and patients.
To provide and use information to support admin processes and patient care.

There is also a band 6 Occupational Therapy forum that meets each month that provides a space for discussion with your peers as well as presentations and training from a range of speakers.

Like all NHS trusts we recognise the need for enhanced provision and Core Therapies are looking to move towards 7 day working. As such you’ll be expected to support this model of care when it is implemented.

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Qualifications and Education

Meini prawf hanfodol

Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy.
HCPC registration
Evidence of CPD in relevant specialist area.

Meini prawf dymunol

Post graduate study relevant to Neurorehabilitation and Neurology
Member of a Professional Body
Clinical Educator
Bobath Training
Brain Tree Training

Knowledge and experience

Meini prawf hanfodol

Range of clinical experience within relevant acute specialties
Clinical experience in neurological specialties (neurosurgery, neurology, neuro oncology, etc)
Knowledge of conditions pertinent to this area and current national guidance.
Experience with complex assessment, treatment and discharge planning
Experience of functional assessments and treatments
Experience of joint/interdisciplinary working with other members of the MDT
Experience in completing a variety of standardised assessments including cognitive assessments
Experience in managing a complex caseload in an acute, fast paced environment.

Meini prawf dymunol

Experience managing patients with behavioural, mood and/or cognitive problems
Experience of intervention with acutely unwell patients and creating treatment plans which incorporate SMART patient led goals.
Experience with the use of and ability to advise on therapeutic handling techniques and how to apply these in function
Experience with assessment/provision of wheelchairs and/or specialist seating
Experience and working knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act (2005)
Knowledge of the current NHS Agenda

Thanks for taking the time to view this advert; we’re looking forward to receiving your application. You should be aware that the vacancy may close earlier than the published date if sufficient applications are received so it would be best to apply as soon as you can. We’ll contact you by e-mail to update you on the progress of your application so please check the e-mail account that you applied from (including spam/junk) regularly.

We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership, neurodiversity or veteran status are encouraged to apply for this post. Our Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders is available Here

To support you in your application process we’ve created a What we can offer you guide that shows what you can expect when you join our hospitals. The guide includes links to our strategic aims and objectives as well as our values, development support and rewards and benefits. To help you get the best from your application we’ve also put together two guides to help you make your application the best it can be. Just click here and here to go through them, or have them open as you complete your application.

We recognise that the recruitment process may present barriers for some and you may need personal adjustments to enable you to participate in our recruitment process. Please make contact with the recruitment team at the earliest opportunity to ensure that measures can be put in place to enable your application for this post.

We are reminded everyday of how important life is, so as part of our Working Smarter pledge we offer a variety of flexible working options and wellbeing support to enable our people to find and maintain the right work-life balance.

If you are applying for a secondment role please ensure you have agreement from your current line manager prior to attending an interview. Also please ensure you have read the LTHTR Secondment Policy. A copy of this can be found on the intranet or by contacting [email protected]

Please note a young person must be in part-time education or training until they’re 18. therefore if you are under 18 we are unable to employ you on a full time basis, unless it is in an apprenticeship role.

If the role you’ve applied for requires a Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) check we will administer this on your behalf and the cost will be recovered from your salary, either as a one-off payment, or over 3 months. The level of check required depends on the role that you have been offered. Currently the charges are - Basic DBS check £22, Standard DBS check £22 and Enhanced DBS check £42. You should be aware that if you are successful in obtaining a position that requires a DBS check but later withdraw your application, you may be required to reimburse the cost of the DBS check. DBS checks remain free of charge for volunteer positions. The DBS Code of Practice can be accessed here.

In line with guidance from United Kingdom Health Security Agency, all staff and volunteers are required to comply with Trust Infection Prevention and Control processes in relation to safe working. This includes mask wearing and adherence to social distancing at all Trust sites.

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For more information about the Trust take a look at our Application Guide or visit our website www.lancsteachinghospitals.nhs.uk You can also keep up to date with us on Facebook, Twitter, Linked In and Instagram.

We look forward to hearing from you soon!

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Enw: Faye Goodwin
Teitl y swydd: Clinical Lead OT - Neurosciences
Cyfeiriad ebost: [email protected]
Rhif ffôn: 01772 522641

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You will have the opportunity to learn new skills particularly related to the production of new cell therapies which are being developed for testing in clinical trials.

There are many opportunities for career advancement in this exciting and fast developing area of clinical care. We will provide you with an extensive induction and training programme and ongoing development to support you in your role and achieving your career ambitions.

Main duties of the job

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Your responsibilities will include:

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· Receiving and communicating highly complex and specialist advice to/from internal and external clinicians, nurses and scientific staff on for example test results.

· Ensuring cells and/or tissue products meet all specifications necessary for patient safety and therapeutic use according to internal and external quality requirements and operating within the boundaries of good manufacturing and laboratory practice.

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· Experience of working with Information Technology such as Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and high level of proficiency in relevant specialised laboratory techniques/ environments.

· Demonstrable experience in research and development projects.

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This vacancy will close at 23:59 on Sunday 19 May 2024.

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Specialist Occupational Therapist - Neurosciences

Band 6

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