Senior Occupational Therapist –Neurology.

Job description For Senior Occupational Therapist –Neurology.

Job summary

We have a great opportunity for a motivated individual to come and work in our team of neuro specialist AHPs and support staff. Our patients are at the centre of the service that we provide. You will have the opportunity to develop your clinical and managerial skills with the support of senior staff and the MDT. Our patients present with a host of neurological deficits. We are looking for a motivated, engaging occupational therapist to come and join our team and help our patients to achieve their goals. Our stroke services are highly regarded, and you will have the opportunity to develop a working understanding of the stroke pathway and help shape improvements at a local level.If you think you have the skill set for this post, we would very much welcome your application.
Main duties of the job

Working as part of a specialist multi-disciplinary team you will provide a high standard of occupational therapy input to patients with a variety of neurological and complex conditions.Our service is committed to providing a 7 day service for our patients. Our team leads design the rotas in collaboration with staff to ensure that a fair and flexible approach in allocating shifts is applied.You will have the opportunity to gain experience in:o Hyper-acute Stroke Careo Acute Strokeo Neurological OutliersExperience as a Band 5 in Stroke or Neurology is essential.You will be supported in this role by a strong multidisciplinary team and work in close collaboration with a friendly and innovative therapies department.You will be responsible for supervising staff in the team.
About us

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.

We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.

All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.

Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.
Date posted

28 March 2024
Pay scheme

Agenda for change
Band

Band 6
Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year Per annum
Contract

Permanent
Working pattern

Full-time
Reference number

418-DTO4341-SJ
Job locations

Luton and Dunstable Hospital

Lewsey Road

Luton

LU4 0DZ

Job description Job responsibilities

Please see additional attached documents for further detailed job description information and main responsibilities.
Job description Job responsibilities

Please see additional attached documents for further detailed job description information and main responsibilities.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
• Dip COT or BSc (Hons) in OT
• HCPC registration
Desirable
• Practice educators certificate
Experience Essential
• Experience working within the NHS
• Experience working within an acute hospital environment
• Post graduate experience/ training in neurology, rehab and stroke
• Experience of supervision of staff or students.
• Experience of teaching/ training groups or individuals.
• Experience working as part of a MDT.
Desirable
• Involvement in service improvement via project management or clinical audit.
Knowledge Essential
• Remain up to date with professional practice and new research.
Communication Essential
• Excellent verbal and non verbal skills
• Ability to pass on skills / knowledge to others within formal and informal environments
Skills Essential
• Remain updated with professional practice and new research
• Understand the legal responsibilities of the profession
• Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate appropriately
• Ability to comprehend and work within the Trust’s policies of data protection, equal opportunities and health and safety and meet the differing needs of the patients
• Ability to keep accurate and legible patient notes
• Competent IT skills
• Effective time management skills
• Ability to be highly organised and responsive to changing workloads and situations
• Ability to work to deadlines and under pressure
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced work environment
Physical Essential
• Able to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities
• Able to cope with working in a stressful and unpredictable environment, requiring intense periods of concentration and with emotional or aggressive patients and carers
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
• Dip COT or BSc (Hons) in OT
• HCPC registration
Desirable
• Practice educators certificate
Experience Essential
• Experience working within the NHS
• Experience working within an acute hospital environment
• Post graduate experience/ training in neurology, rehab and stroke
• Experience of supervision of staff or students.
• Experience of teaching/ training groups or individuals.
• Experience working as part of a MDT.
Desirable
• Involvement in service improvement via project management or clinical audit.
Knowledge Essential
• Remain up to date with professional practice and new research.
Communication Essential
• Excellent verbal and non verbal skills
• Ability to pass on skills / knowledge to others within formal and informal environments
Skills Essential
• Remain updated with professional practice and new research
• Understand the legal responsibilities of the profession
• Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate appropriately
• Ability to comprehend and work within the Trust’s policies of data protection, equal opportunities and health and safety and meet the differing needs of the patients
• Ability to keep accurate and legible patient notes
• Competent IT skills
• Effective time management skills
• Ability to be highly organised and responsive to changing workloads and situations
• Ability to work to deadlines and under pressure
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced work environment
Physical Essential
• Able to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities
• Able to cope with working in a stressful and unpredictable environment, requiring intense periods of concentration and with emotional or aggressive patients and carers
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This 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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address

Luton and Dunstable Hospital

Lewsey Road

Luton

LU4 0DZ

Employer’s website

https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details Employer name

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address

Luton and Dunstable Hospital

Lewsey Road

Luton

LU4 0DZ

Employer’s website

https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)

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