Specialist Occupational Therapist

This role forms part of the band 6 neuro OT rotation. Rotations are usually 9 months long but this depends on service need.

The post holder is required to provide specialist clinical assessment, treatment and advice to support the management of a complex neurological caseload. Interventions include specialist cognitive and perceptual assessment; tone and spasticity assessment and management (including casting and splinting), specialist seating and complex discharge & rehabilitation planning. Early OT interventions often focus on reducing secondary complications associated with acute admissions (e.g. early mobilisation - reducing risk of chest infections; early tone assessment and management - reducing risk of contractures and long-term need for spasticity management).

The post holder is responsible for the daily management of their clinical caseload including prioritisation and allocation to junior and/or support staff. The clinical effectiveness of the service is monitored through recognised performance service metrics (SNNAP/ NHS-E / UKROC data set and local Therapies Scorecard Activity data.)

The post holder also contributes to the delivery of the neurosciences 7-day therapy services and assists the Trust in meeting their objectives around patient flow and outstanding care every time.

Please see attached the job description for more details on the main responsibilities for this role.

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a large teaching Trust with one of the largest hospitals in Europe. As a Major Trauma Centre we are known for our excellence in stroke, neurorehabilitation, and acute neurosciences services.

Our neuro services are located across three sites: St George's Hospital in Tooting, Queen Mary's Hospital at Roehampton and the Wandsworth Community Services based at St John's Therapy Centre.

Co-located with City St. George's University we have an active role in student education and placement learning.

We are a supportive and dynamic team -highly committed to the well-being, learning and development of our staff. We have an established supervision and CPD programme. Our dedication to evidence-based practice is reflected in our service standards, day-to-day care, service development initiatives, access to specialist equipment (including highly specialist upper limb technology) and our participation in research.

Other

Essential: - oRCOT membership; - oMember of SSNP

Desirable: - oCar driver; - oInnovative

Qualifications and Training

Essential: - Diploma / Degree in Occupational Therapy; - HPC Registration; - oEvidence of Continued Professional Development including evidence of reflective practice.

Desirable: - Fieldwork Educators Course; - oAttendance at recent post graduate courses relevant to the clinical field of neurology.

Experience

Skills

Knowledge