Rotational Community Occupational Therapist

You would be seeing outpatients as well as home visits. The post is a 12 month fixed term / secondment with the possibility to extend., · To perform skilled Occupational Therapy assessment of patients with neurological conditions, including complex physical and psychological conditions
· To provide evidence based treatment programmes, guided by patient orientated goal setting whilst liaising with the multidisciplinary team
· To deliver and progress these individualised treatment programmes and provide advice to carers paid and unpaid.
· To provide a high standard Occupational Therapy service, which involves working autonomously and as part of the multidisciplinary team within the community and out-patient settings.
· To provide rapid support for patients discharged from acute services to ensure safe and effective transition to the community

Ideally you would have experience working with neurological conditions, but we would consider an experienced Band 6 or Band 5 OT looking to develop new skills and additional support would be given for the right applicant.
You will join enthusiastic teams of experienced OTs providing comprehensive multi-disciplinary rehabilitation programmes to neurologically impaired adults and frail elderly patients in Richmond.
The trust offers excellent opportunities for continuing professional development, and is committed to clinical excellence and audit.
CAR OWNER/ DRIVER is recommended. A competent cyclist would be considered.

Working for our organisation
From the autumn, HRCH community services for Hounslow will be provided by West London NHS Trust. HRCH will continue to provide community services in the borough of Richmond.
HRCH is a great place to work, and we're committed to staff development, so if you're interested in joining our team, we encourage you to apply.