Job summary
- Main area
- Neurological Rehabilitation
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent & Fixed Term Post Available
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 150-OM1287-EAS
- Employer
- Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Newhaven Polyclinic
- Town
- Newhaven
- Salary
- £37,338 - £44,962 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 03/11/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Specialist Occupational Therapist
Band 6
Job overview
The Community Neurological Service (CNRS) based in Newhaven and covering the High Weald, Lewes and Havens area of East Sussex is seeking to employ an Occupational Therapist with an interest and experience in Neurological Rehabilitation. You will be working with clients who have had a Stroke, Traumatic Brian Injury (TBI) or Acquired Brain Injury (ABI), delivering rehab in their own home .
CNRS is a friendly and welcoming multidisciplinary team comprising of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Nurses, Neuro-Psychologist, and Rehabilitation Support Workers.
We are looking for an occupational therapist with:
Experience of working as a Band 5 or above in a neurological and/ or community setting for at least 12 months
· Previous experience of treating neurological conditions
· Enthusiasm and interest in neuro-rehabilitation
· An ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team.
As this is a community post it is essential that you can travel independently to see patients across the patch so you will require a full driving licence and car.
We have a permanent 1.0 WTE ( part time applicants will be considered ) and 0.8 WTE 1 year fixed term position available.
Main duties of the job
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· To contribute to the provision of an efficient and effective therapy service within High Weald, Lewes and Havens
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· To assess, treat and evaluate a specific caseload of neurological patients who may have complex or chronic problems
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· To maintain own records and work as an autonomous practitioner
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· To take responsibility for supervision and teaching of junior staff, support workers and students
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· To assist with the planning, co-ordination, delivery and evaluation of the Therapy Service
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To work alongside the other Therapy and Nursing staff in planning a multi-disciplinary approach to care.
Working for our organisation
We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex. Our 6,000 staff serve a population of 1.3 million providing essential medical, nursing, and therapeutic care to adults and children.
Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community, helping people plan, manage, adapt to changes in their health, supporting avoidable hospital admissions and reducing hospital stay times.
We have opportunities for everyone across our wide variety of services including medical, clinical, support and corporate services.
Why work for us?
- Positive 2023 NHS Staff Survey results, scoring highly in compassionate culture & leadership, and staff wellbeing support
- Variety of working environments across the community, in patients' homes, within our community hospitals and bases across the county
- Supportive flexible working patterns such as: part time, flexi time, annualised hours, and flexi retirement options
- Excellent training and development opportunities
- Research opportunities
- Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove and Brighton
- Thriving BAME, Disability and Wellbeing, LGBT+ and Religion and Belief staff networks
- Level 3 accredited Disability Confident Leader, committed to creating inclusive workplaces
- Veteran Aware Trust, achieving accreditation from Veterans Covenant Healthcare Alliance (VCHA)
- Located in stunning Sussex, with easy access to the South Downs and the coast
- Access to a wide range of benefits and discounts for NHS staff
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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To work as a band 6 registered professional within the Community Neurological Rehabilitation Service HWLH.
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To manage a caseload of patients with a stroke, ABI or TBI.
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To formulate and deliver a generic and specialised treatment programme based on a sound knowledge of evidence-based practice and treatment options using clinical assessment and reasoning skills.
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To treat all patients with respect and courtesy, maintaining dignity and respecting individual needs and differences, both physical and cultural.
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To be involved in the support and supervision of staff at Band 2 to 5 level.
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To act as a clinical educator for undergraduate students within own professional area.
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To receive and deliver internal training and keep your own Personal Development plans up to date.
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To assist the team with service development and initiatives.
Full time or part time hours would be considered.
Car driver is essential for this post
See JD for further information on the role.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Professional qualification such as degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy
- Current Registration with HCPC as an OT
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable criteria
- Training in Student Education
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working as a Band 5 or above in a neurological and/ or community setting for at least 12-months
- Broad range of experience in community and acute settings
- Experience of multidisciplinary working
Desirable criteria
- Experience of supervision junior staff, assistants and students
Skills and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Broad base of general and neurological clinical knowledge.
- Knowledge of basic and complex equipment used to facilitate independence.
- Advanced Manual Handing skills.
- Ability to use and analyse standardised assessments within the Neurological specialism
- Good use of evidence based practice/ best practice.
- Demonstrate leadership in practice.
- Knowledge of national policies and procedures relevant to Neuro specialism
- Ability to delegate work to others
Desirable criteria
- Supervision and appraisal of junior staff / students
- Experience of undertaking Audit
Other
Essential criteria
- Ability to drive and car ownership
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Kim Stimpson
- Job title
- Team Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01273 666467
- Additional information
Catherine Walsh
Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist
01273 666467 / 07789 862967
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