Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic Neurological Occupational Therapist if you are an experienced band 5 or an existing band 6 keen to develop your expertise working with neurological conditions. 

You will be part of well coordinated, specialist multi-professional teams which are at the forefront of the rehabilitation agenda in Hackney. We work closely with nursing and therapy colleagues in multi-disciplinary teams across the acute and community teams.

Therapy Services at both Homerton University Hospital and St Leonards Hospital are dynamic, friendly and welcoming with regular informal social events arranged by staff.

Interviews week commencing 15th August 2022 

Main duties of the job

This rotation offers you the chance to work in a variety of settings in a multi-cultural borough:

  • Regional Neurological Rehabilitation Unit for Acquired Brain Injury
  • Acute in-patient Stroke Unit
  • Adult Community Rehabilitation Team
  • Integrated Independence Team 
  • Acute Neuro Therapy Service
  • Wheelchair Service 

    • This Fixed Term Contract will be based in the Adult Community Rehabilitation Team based at St Leonards Hospital.

    We will give you the opportunity and support to broaden your occupational therapy skills and knowledge base, whilst developing your supervision and leadership skills working alongside specialist senior staff. The rotations are 9 months in duration and are based across two locations within Hackney; Homerton University Hospital and St Leonards Hospital.

    You will be encouraged to participate in student placement education, teaching programmes for Band 5 occupational therapists and assistant staff, as well as contribute to service development activities, audit and quality improvement work. You will receive regular supervision and support from senior OT clinicians and there are excellent opportunities and encouragement for continued professional development.

    Working for our organisation

    Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.

    We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of “Outstanding” from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

    Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard’s Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.

    Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.

    We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.

    Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.

    Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.

    Person specification

    Education / Skills / Experince / Knowlwdge

    Essential criteria

  • Degree / Diploma in Occupational therapy
  • HCPC
  • Ability to assess and implement appropriate treatment for a range of progressive and non-progressive neurological conditions.
  • Able to manage caseload and to prioritise under pressure.
  • Demonstrates effective communication skills with all disciplines and clients to optimise management.
  • Demonstrates understanding of the provision of occupational therapy within the team.
  • Clear, concise verbal and written communication skills.
  • Able to work effectively within a multi professional team setting
  • General experience at a basic level.
  • Experience in neurology.
  • Demonstrates an understanding of Trust Values

    • Desirable criteria

  • Member of relevant special interest group.
  • Fieldwork accreditation
  • Fabrication of thermoplastic upper limb orthosis

    • General Guidance for Applicants

    The Trust is committed to supporting flexible working wherever possible. The Trust also welcomes applications from candidates wishing to job share with or without job share partners.

    We are committed to equal opportunities, and have been approved as a Disability Confident Employer.

    The Trust offers a number of benefits, including a relocation loan for new starters moving to the area. More details on our range of benefits can be found on the Homerton website.

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