About this role
Job summary
We are looking for a motivated and skilled Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our specialist Hyperacute and Acute Neurorehabilitation teams at Salford Royal Hospital. As the major Neurosciences Centre for Greater Manchester, Salford offers an exceptional environment for developing advanced neurorehabilitation expertise.
In this role, you will work with patients presenting with a wide range of complex neurological conditions, including traumatic brain injury, stroke, neurosurgical conditions, and rapidly evolving neurological presentations. You will be involved in early rehabilitation, functional assessment, cognitive evaluation, splinting, and discharge planning within a fast-paced, supportive MDT.
One key aspect of the post is the assessment and treatment of patients with Persistent Disorders of Consciousness (PDOC) and other low-level presentations. You will receive structured training and supervision from two experienced Band 7 PDOC specialist OTs, alongside support from our Band 8a Neurorehabilitation Specialist OT. Experience in neurorehabilitation at Band 6 level is essential, and an interest in developing specialist PDOC skills is highly desirable.
Main duties of the job
o To deliver high-quality Occupational therapy services for all patients admitted with a Neurological condition.o Complete specialist assessments and provide evidence-based interventions tailored to patients' needs.o Contribute to goal setting and discharge planning in collaboration with patients, families and wider MDT.o Liaise effectively with community services to ensure seamless transitions.o Support junior staff, students and assistants through supervision and mentoring.o Participate in audit, service development, and quality improvement initiatives.o Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with trust policies.
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives. As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our threecore values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team. In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Job description Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Registration / Qualifications Essential
HCPC Member BSc / MSc Occupational Therapy Post graduate training relevant to Neurorehabilitation
Desirable
membership of relevant specialist interest group
Experience / Skills Essential
Significant post registration NHS experience in areas relevant to Neuro rehabilitation Evidence of wide clinical theoretical knowledge base of Neurological conditions and presentations Well-developed communication skills with experience of working with patients with complex communication needs Experience of working as part of an MDT Experience/invovlement with complex capacity assessments Evidence of supervising other staff and students Evidence of contribution to service improvement / development Awareness and understanding of supporting equality and valuing diversity within their role car driver experience of working with people with cognitive impairment and challenging behaviour
Desirable
Bobath introductory module completion
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.
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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 Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address Salford Royal Hospital
Stott Lane
Salford
M6 8HD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)