NHS
Job title:
Specialist Occupational Therapist
Company
NHS
Job description
Job overviewAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, dynamic and forward thinking Occupational therapist with excellent clinical skills to join our Integrated Community Stroke and Neuro Rehabilitation team.You will manage a complex caseload including patients with Stroke, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, Motor Neurone Disease and Traumatic Brain Injury.The job requires that you work collaboratively as part of a multi-professional team with other AHP, nursing and psychology colleagues to assess and deliver rehabilitation in the most appropriate environment for patients.You will need to be able to demonstrate specialist knowledge relevant to the post and provide evidence of post graduate training and an understanding of the appropriate national guidelines. You will have an opportunity to rotate between the neuro-rehabilitation service and the integrated stroke rehabilitation service.You will need highly effective communication skills to manage frequent contact with patients or carers who are either under stress or distressed. You will need to liaise with colleagues in acute services, GPs and specialist nurses and colleagues in social services to ensure seamless patient care.You must be able to manage your own time effectively and be competent to line manage and supervise junior staff, rehabilitation assistants and students.Basic IT skills are also required.Full UK driving license and access to a car essential.Main duties of the jobAssess and treat own caseload of patients in a variety of settings including patients’ homes and clinics who need specialist neurological interventionTo act as an autonomous practitioner and source of expertise in these areas for junior staff, rehabilitation assistants, colleagues in the integrated community rehab services and other health and social care professionals in acute and community settingsReferral management and triageTo undertake training including audit and evaluation in conjunction with the GMNISDN.To contribute to team in-service training and identify personal training needs through supervision and appraisal.To lead the training and supervision of student occupational therapists and rehabilitation assistantsAbout usMFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of £2.8bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We’re creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you’ll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.We’ve also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.We’re proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What’s more, we’re excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.Date posted28 January 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6Salary£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum, pro rataContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number349-LCO-6916036*Job locationsAlexandra Park Health Centre2 Whitswood CloseManchesterM16 7APJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at [email protected].Were looking forward to hearing from you! Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at [email protected].Were looking forward to hearing from you!Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
- Occupational therapy degree or equivalent
- Registered with HCPC
Desirable
- MSc in Occupational therapy
- Member of specialist interest group
Training and experienceEssential
- Evidence of relevant training specific to specialism.
- Relevant specialist clinical knowledge.
Knowledge and skillsEssential
- Evidence of managing a stroke or neuro-rehabilitation caseload including complex patient presentations.
- Evidence of effective time management and communication skills
- Evidence of mentoring more junior therapists, non qualified staff or students
- Evidence of post graduate training in assessment and treatment of stroke or neurological impairments
- Experience of working in a stroke or neurorehabilitation MDT
Desirable
- Evidence of specialist stroke and neuro-rehabilitation management skills e.g. spasticity management
- Completed a clinical educator’s course
- Completed an introductory Bobath course or equivalent
- Evidence of leadership skills
- Previous experience of working in a community setting.
AttributesEssential
- Able to travel across the city of Manchester to complete a daily caseload of visits
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
- Occupational therapy degree or equivalent
- Registered with HCPC
Desirable
- MSc in Occupational therapy
- Member of specialist interest group
Training and experienceEssential
- Evidence of relevant training specific to specialism.
- Relevant specialist clinical knowledge.
Knowledge and skillsEssential
- Evidence of managing a stroke or neuro-rehabilitation caseload including complex patient presentations.
- Evidence of effective time management and communication skills
- Evidence of mentoring more junior therapists, non qualified staff or students
- Evidence of post graduate training in assessment and treatment of stroke or neurological impairments
- Experience of working in a stroke or neurorehabilitation MDT
Desirable
- Evidence of specialist stroke and neuro-rehabilitation management skills e.g. spasticity management
- Completed a clinical educator’s course
- Completed an introductory Bobath course or equivalent
- Evidence of leadership skills
- Previous experience of working in a community setting.
AttributesEssential
- Able to travel across the city of Manchester to complete a daily caseload of visits
Expected salary
£37338 – 44962 per year
Location
Manchester
Job date
Thu, 30 Jan 2025 04:46:06 GMT
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