Specialist Occupational Therapist

• Conduct comprehensive standardised and non-standardised assessments of patients' functional abilities, cognitive skills, home environments and psychological needs, seeking guidance from senior colleagues when managing highly complex cases.
• Effectively prioritise and manage an individual patient caseload, developing tailored occupational therapy interventions under the guidance and supervision of Highly Specialist Occupational Therapists.
• Undertake home visits to support safe discharge planning, working collaboratively with health and social care professionals to assess equipment and care requirements and facilitate appropriate referrals to onward services.

The Band 6 Specialist Neurological Occupational Therapist is responsible for delivering high-quality, specialised rehabilitation to adults with complex neurological conditions while managing a clinical caseload with an appropriate level of autonomy. The role combines advanced assessment and treatment, multidisciplinary coordination, discharge planning, clinical supervision, service development and professional education. The postholder is expected to support continuous improvement, promote patient independence and safety, and contribute to the delivery of an effective, evidence-based neurological occupational therapy service under the guidance of senior occupational therapy colleagues.

The postholder will support the Lead Occupational Therapist and senior colleagues in the coordination, management and development of the neurological occupational therapy service. This includes contributing to service improvement, clinical audits, quality assurance, resource management, health and safety, recruitment and the supervision and appraisal of junior staff, assistants and technical instructors.

In addition, the role involves supporting student placements, staff induction, multidisciplinary education and training, and maintaining continuing professional development through supervision, research, active learning and a professional portfolio. The postholder will apply current evidence and develop specialist clinical skills to ensure the delivery of safe, effective and patient-centred neurological rehabilitation.

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Essential: - Post-qualifying experience within a neurological setting; - Experience of discharge planning and liaison with other health/social care professionals and outside agencies

Desirable: - Experience of working as a band 6

Essential: - Degree/diploma in Occupational Therapy; - Post-qualifying experience within a neurological setting; - Experience of discharge planning and liaison with other health/social care professionals and outside agencies; - Good knowledge of neurological conditions/illnesses; - Knowledge of the skills required in the assessment and treatment of neurological patients; - Knowledge of the range of therapeutic approaches/interventions available to OTs working in neurology; - Knowledge of some of the evidence base for OT treatments used in neurology; - Experience of contributing to service developments/clinical audit; - Evidence of active engagement in post-registration professional development/courses

Desirable: - Evidence of attendance a formal neuro specific courses/professional development within neurology; - Experience of working in a neurological rehabilitation setting; - Experience as a practice educator to OT students; - Experience of contributing to internal training/teaching