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Band 6 Specialist Occupational Therapist – Neurosciences Rotation
Band 6
Our trust has around 10,000 staff serving 1.6 million patients. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.
Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers’ money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.
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We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic Neuro-Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our band 6 rotations within the well-established and dynamic Neurosciences department at the Royal Free Hospital, London.
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
We also welcome applications from those looking to explore fixed term or act up opportunities.
Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd
The 9-month rotations enable further skill development and expertise in the assessment, rehabilitation, and management of complex neurological conditions across the patient pathway, including critical care, acute stroke rehabilitation and neurology, inpatient, and community neurorehabilitation.
Our 46 bedded Intensive Care Unit (ICU) includes a cohort of patients with highly complex neurological presentations and an ICU OT competency-based programme has been developed and presented at conference. Our acute stroke unit has consistently excellent SSNAP ratings, and we have several exciting therapy led service development projects focusing on rehabilitation intensity.
The well-regarded Neurological Rehabilitation Centre (NRC) provides specialist level 2 inpatient neurorehabilitation, with access to a therapy garden, kitchen, and specialist robotic upper limb equipment. The Community Neurological Conditions Management Team provides specialist input to people living with acute, chronic, long-term, and rare neurological conditions, and has close links with our specialist neuro Vocational Rehabilitation Service.
On both sites you will be well supported by experienced Band 7 and Band 8 OTs. We are truly inter-disciplinary with a strong emphasis on staff wellness, learning and development opportunities, with dedicated Therapies Education and Therapies Research and Development Teams.
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
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Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Therapy Services at the Royal Free are truly interdisciplinary with a strong emphasis on active learning, development, and staff wellness. You will be well supported by Senior and highly experienced neurosciences therapists across both sites to further develop specialist neuro-occupational therapy skills and provided with opportunity to participate in service development projects. We have regular in-service training programmes, a dedicated therapies Education, and Research and Development Team
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Education & professional Qualifications
Meini prawf hanfodol
- BSc Degree in Occupational Therapy or Diploma or equivalent
- Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration – Occupational Therapy
- Evidence or portfolio of post-graduate continued development in neuro clinical skills
- Active membership of special interest group e.g. RCOT SSNP
Values
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Post-graduate work experience as an Occupational Therapist, including working with patients in field of neurosciences
- Experience of working in an inpatient physical / neuro setting.
- Experience of working in an acute/hospital based setting including working within an MDT.
- Knowledge and experience of a range of approaches for the management of patients including at least some of the following: stroke, progressive neurological conditions, neurorehabilitation, spinal cord injury, critical care, and functional neurological disorders
- Experience of supervision / student education
Meini prawf dymunol
- Previous experience of working as a Band 6 Occupational Therapist
Skills and aptitudes
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Evidence of a clear understanding of the role of the Occupational Therapist in an acute hospital setting
- Evidence of sound clinical knowledge and well-established general assessment and treatment skills
- Knowledge and experience of general and stroke/neuro clinical guidelines and policies
- Ability to critically evaluate current research & apply to own practice
- Evidence of ability to manage a full clinical caseload and prioritise effectively
- Evidence of ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
- Evidence of an understanding of the skills required to be an effective team member
- Evidence of an understanding of the skills required to ensure effective communication
- Evidence of an being able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Competent IT skills including MS Office and electronic notes
- Ability to carry out manual handling practices.
Meini prawf dymunol
- Evidence of sound neuro assessment and treatment skills
- Good presentation skills
Gofynion ymgeisio
Rhaid i chi gael cofrestriad proffesiynol priodol yn y DU.
Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.
Dogfennau i'w lawrlwytho
Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- Lizzy Flavell
- Teitl y swydd
- Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Gwybodaeth i gefnogi eich cais
[email protected] or extension 34055
Please do get in contact if you have questions or would like to arrange a visit and meet with the Clinical Lead Occupational Therapists for Neurosciences (Lizzy Flavell- Royal Free site and Freya Powell- Edgware). We would be happy to facilitate in-person visits or virtual meetings via MS Teams.
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- Cyfeiriad
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Recruitment Support
Open Monday to Friday
08:30 am to 17:30pm
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- 01629 702338
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