Specialist Occupational Therapist - Neurology Long Term Conditions

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Bolton Nhs Foundation Trust, Bolton

Full time
Permanent
Onsite working

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job Ref: 59576cee30bd4d2ea88bee8e43949621

Bolton Nhs Foundation Trust

Full Job Description

We would also welcome applicants who are looking for a band 5 to band 6 progression within this specialist area of practice. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a forward thinking, enthusiastic, and motivated Specialist Occupational Therapist to join the Neurology Long Term Conditions Service at Breightmet Health Centre. The post involves work with patients with neurological impairment, Long covid and ME / CFS, with the possibility to rotate through stroke services in the future. The role is within the Neurology LTC service based at Breightmet Health Centre. The post holder will be part of a friendly and dynamic MDT working closely to provide collaborative care and specialist Occupational Therapy treatment, intervention and advice. The service actively encourages training and staff development supported by experienced senior staff. Main duties of the job

To work as an autonomous practitioner within the neurology LTC, long covid and ME / CFS service supported by highly specialist therapists.
To perform therapeutic assessment of patients with diverse presentations and complex physical and psychological conditions, to provide a diagnosis and develop and deliver individualised treatment programmes.
To manage a defined caseload, using evidence based, client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.
To provide clinical education, advice and support for junior therapy staff and support staff.
To provide highly specialist knowledge, skills and advice to clients, and be a source of expertise for therapy staff, other members of the MDT and other agencies.
To supervise, educate and assess the performance of therapy students.
To contribute to service research and audit activities.
To propose any service changes within own professional speciality area., For further information regarding the key responsibilities of this role, please see the attached job description.

You will be required to be able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service and its users, which could include participation in a weekend rota and may cross cover other services including the Stroke therapy team if required, OT degree
Registered with HCPC
Evidence CPD / post grad training in specialist area
Clinical educators course / supervise students
Membership of appropriate professional body
Membership of professional special interest group
Broad range of clinical experience prior to specialising.
Experience working within neurology / neurorehabilitation / stroke (Acute and / or community) with practitioners from own or other professions who are experienced in this area.
Experience of managing a caseload of neurological clients with complex needs.
Experience of effective team working
experience of supervising junior staff / students
Experience working in NHS
Experience of treating patients who do not speak English or have barriers to communication
participation in clinical audit
Ability to use and apply Assessment and treatment with patients with neurological impairment
Ability to pass knowledge and skills onto others
Work with data protection and trust policies
Lead and inspire others
Establish good working relationships
Computer skills
Knowledge of neurological conditions / stroke and management achieved through in-depth experience or study
Development of additional knowledge through specialist training and experience in order to be able to manage a caseload of complex needs
Demonstrate learning about all the professions within the team.
An understanding of quality governance and evidence based practice
Knowledge of recent NHS & Trust developments and their impact on the service

The aims of this Trust are to improve the health of and provide the best possible care to the population in which we serve and ensure that our staff have joy and pride in their work.