About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our friendly dynamic Neurorehabilitation team. You will work mainly within the inpatient and INCS service (Integrated Neurological Condition Service) providing support to the 10 virtual beds across Doncaster and Rotherham by delivering high quality assessment and rehabilitation to patients experiencing a range of neurological condition and injuries including traumatic and acquired brain injuries, MS, Guillain Barre and spinal cord pathologies. The service has a strong MDT of physiotherapists, Speech and Language therapists, Psychologists, Specialist Nurses and Rehab Assistants. You will also have responsibility for supervising students and junior staff.
The successful candidate will be an experienced, forward thinking, adaptable Neuro Occupational Therapist who is able to autonomously manage a caseload of patients with a range of neurological conditions. They will be registered with the HCPC and have significant post qualification experience within neurological rehabilitation.'
Main duties of the job
- Providing specialist assessment and rehabilitation to neurological patients.
- Close MDT working
- Supporting collaborative goal setting and discharge planning
- Working autonomously to manage a caseload
- Supporting senior staff in the delivery of Trust objectives and services development
- Providing training and supervision to Band 5's, Rehab assistance and students
- Contributing to in-service training programme
There will be regular delegation to rehabilitation assistants and supervision of rehabilitation programmes. You will also be required to assist in monitoring service performance and develop the service to meet the changing needs of pathways.
We encourage and support staff to continue to develop, with access to in house and external training.
About us
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
https://workwithrdash.co.uk/
We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:
https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q
The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of policy and practice in relation to Neurological Rehabilitation.
- Demonstrate clinical knowledge of a broad range of diagnoses and conditions in line with the post.
- Awareness of relevant clinical guidelines and legislation and their application in practice.
- Demonstrable knowledge of HCPC standard of practice and of professional registration requirements.
- Experience of completing profession specific assessments, standardisation and non-standardised and formulating treatment plans to support rehabilitation and discharge planning.
Desirable
- Evidence of supervision/appraisal of less experienced staff, students and assistants.
Skills / Abilities
Essential
- Ability to communicate complex information clearly to a variety of professionals and to patients and their families, overcoming barriers to communication including language, confusion and anxiety.
- Proven organisational skills including time management and prioritisation to manage clinical and administrative workload.
- Confident user of computers and IT databases. Proficient in Word, Excel and Powerpoint.
- Demonstrate skill in clinical reasoning and problem solving for complex case management.
- Understanding of Information Governance and of the processes for sharing patient information across agencies.
- Understanding of the issues pertaining to clinical risk management, and ability for formulate plans to reduce risk.
- Physical fitness to move and handle patients within Trust guidelines and to travel to patients' homes independently.
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Flexible approach
- Ability to priorities and manage own time
- Able to recognise own limitations and when to seek supervision.
Desirable
- An awareness of current NHS trends which influence service provision.
- Ability to lead in a given situation.
- Public speaking/presentation skills.
- Experience of project work at departmental level
- Access to transport and the ability to travel within the required geographical area. (Doncaster/Rotherham) while meeting service delivery standards)
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Access to transport and ability to travel around the required geographical area
Experience
Essential
- Significant post graduate experience.
- Experience of working in Neurology.
- Knowledge of current best practice.
- Experience of supervising junior/support staff
- An understanding of the principles of Clinical Governance.
- Understanding of professional conduct and confidentiality.
Desirable
- Knowledge of relevant legislation, eligibility criteria/policies and procedures
- Experience of delivering training to colleagues in health and/or other agencies.
- Previous use of computer based data collection system.
- Experience of research, audit, reflective practice or outcome measures.
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy
- HCPC Registration
Desirable
- Experience as a fieldworker educator
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT
Address
Magnolia Lodge, Tickhill Road Hospital
Weston Road
Doncaster
DN4 8QN
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)