Job SummaryTo work as an experienced occupational therapist within a well established community neuro team. Wandsworth Community Neuro Team provides specialist multi disciplinary assessment, treatment/rehabilitation, disability management advice and information to adults with a wide variety of complex, permanent, progressive and non-progressive neurological conditions. The team comprises of Clinical and Operational Lead, Administrative Assistants, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Neuropsychologist, Clinical Psychologist, Neuronavigator, Dietician and Therapy Assistant Practitioners.
Main duties of the jobTo 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 Band 6 Occupational Therapists, 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 Royal College of Occupational Therapists and Healthcare Professions Council, and be developing increasing responsibility for leading others and the Service, whilst themselves participating in regular supervision.
About usSt George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).Person SpecificationQualifications and TrainingEssential- Registered with Health Professions Council
- Graduate Diploma / BSc/ Post Graduate Degree in Occupational Therapy/MSc
- Evidence of relevant in depth postgraduate study or qualification
- Practice Educator Training
Desirable- Member of British Association of Occupational Therapists
- Training in management and/or leadership skills
- Member of a relevant professional specialist section
ExperienceEssential- 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 utilising standardised cognitive assessments
- 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
Desirable- Experience in Community Working
SkillsEssential- Required to work at masters level or equivalent in terms of knowledge, training and experience
- Competent basic 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
Desirable- Advanced splinting skills
KnowledgeEssential- In depth knowledge of community neuro-rehab
- 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.
Desirable- Appreciation of changes in health and social care provision
- Understanding of Continuing Healthcare
- Knowledge of Equality Act 2010
- Understanding of return to work process
OtherEssential- To demonstrate use of initiative
- Highly motivated
- Flexible and able to cope with change
- Sensitive to the needs of others
- Clearance from CRB at enhanced level and Occupational Health
- Able to work harmoniously with a diverse workforce and to deliver a quality service to people from different backgrounds, by including and embracing their varied needs.
Desirable- To have a full driving licence and own transport and be a car owner or have own transport (e.g. bicycle, moped, motorbike)
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
