Job summary We are looking for an experienced full-time, band 6 or 7 neuro Occupational Therapist to join our highly developed, inter-disciplinary team.
This position is for our Community Service, where you'll be expected to bring your own experience to make the post truly your own within a fast growing area of the business.This role would require you to cover the Southampton area + a 2 hour radius around Southampton, though most clients will be based in Southampton.Travel time will also be paid.We will consider part time candidates of hours per week and aboveThe ideal candidate will possess developed skills in providing directclinical care, holistic assessment,treatment, review and management of clients with physical, cognitive andpsychological impairments as a result of acquired brain injury.
Individuals working with us will benefit from ongoing professional development opportunities.
You will be supported and funded to pursue skill based/academic CPD programmes and regular opportunities to participate in in-service training.
We provide services in our inpatient service and community settings providing a good case mix to work with and develop a wider range of skills.
Main duties of the job The post holder will be visiting clients within the clients own home, care homes and at our outpatient hub where you'll use evidence based/client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate specialist OT programmes for a complex caseload of adults with acquired brain injury.
This includes treating those with severe physical, cognitive and behavioural impairments and disabilities.
You will need to demonstrate clinical reasoning skills in evaluating, analysing and comparing a range of therapy options in relation to clinical outcomes and treat and progress client care to maximise rehabilitation potential.
You will liaise with other specialist services as required and facilitate and plan safe discharges in conjunction with the MDT/appropriate agencies.
The successful candidate will have post graduate experience in inpatient or community neurorehabilitation and be a car driver with access to their own car.
About us Peartree Community service is a private specialist service based in Southampton.
Through active neurological rehabilitation,slow stream rehabilitation and long-term complex care, we pride ourselves on providing goal-driven, patient-centred interventions.
The service focuses on managing a range of deficits caused by an acquired brain injury and neurological problems, with the aim of reintegration into community, family, social, education and work situations.
Working in a servicewhich offers a wide range of experience you will be encouraged and supported to develop your clinical, teaching, and managerial skills.
The role can be part time or full time.
A comprehensive internal and external CPD programme is in place, and we offer a competitive salary with opportunities to develop and be promoted to more senior roles in the service.
Job description Job responsibilities Provide directclinical care, which encompasses Occupational Therapy holistic assessment,treatment, review and management of clients with physical, cognitive andpsychological impairments as a result of acquired brain injuryEnsure appropriatepathways of care and communication via liaison and referrals to other agenciesas requiredWork as an autonomouspractitioner being professionally and legally accountable for all aspects ofwork, managing own caseload and maintaining accurate recordsWork as an integralmember of the Interdisciplinary team to agreed systems and processes to producecommon rehabilitation goals as part of the rehabilitation programmeClinically supervisejunior Occupational Therapy staff, assistants and studentsProvide specialistadvice to other health care professionals, carers and family membersDemonstratecommitment to maintaining and improving clinical standards as set by nationaland regional bodiesOngoing professional developmentTakean active role in service development Person Specification Qualifications Essential Diploma/ Degree in Occupational Therapy HCPC Registration Evidence of completion of specialist courses within the field of neurological and stroke therapy Experience Essential Postgraduate experience working with neurological conditions Evidence of completion of specialist courses within the field of neurological rehabilitation and possesses developed specialist knowledge Experience of assessment and treatment of complex and specialist cases within field of neurological therapy Possess skills for assessing, forming occupational diagnosis and providing treatment to patient caseload IT Skills use of word, excel, database, power point, email and internet use.
CPD evidence of maintaining clinical skills and knowledge through clinical practice and formal education.
Demonstrates understanding of complex relationship between physical, cognitive, psychological and social dimensions of illness.
Knowledge of current legislation.
Ability to conduct appropriate Risk Assessment Experience of supervising staff and students teaching A clean driving licence is required to enable use of company wheelchair accessible vehicles