Crynodeb o'r swydd
- Prif leoliad
- Neuro-rehabilitation Therapy
- Gradd
- Band 6
- Contract
- Parhaol
- Oriau
- Llawnamser - 37.5 awr yr wythnos
- Cyfeirnod y swydd
- 222-HCS-615
- Cyflogwr
- West London NHS Trust
- Math o gyflogwr
- NHS
- Gwefan
- Heart of Hounslow Centre for Health
- Tref
- Hounslow
- Cyflog
- £42,938.70 - £50,697 per annum inclusive of HCAS (Outer)
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- Yn flynyddol
- Yn cau
- 13/05/2025 23:59
Teitl cyflogwr

Senior Occupational Therapist
Band 6
West London NHS Trust provides a full range of mental health, community and physical healthcare services for children, adults and older people living in the London boroughs of Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham and Hounslow.
We also provide some specialist services that are commissioned regionally, such as our medium secure services; and nationally, such as the Cassel Hospital for people with complex and severe personality disorder and our high secure services at Broadmoor Hospital.
Trosolwg o'r swydd
We have an exciting new opportunity for a Band 6 Occupational Therapy within the Hounslow Community Neuro-rehabilitation Team.
Our Vacancy is for Permanent Neuro Occupational Therapist B6- Full time 37.5hrs.
This is an ideal post for an experienced Occupational Therapist looking to further develop their neurology and management skills and B5 Occupational therapist that are looking for a new challenge.
This job will allow the successful applicant to further develop a breadth of clinical skills with patients who often have a complex neuro presentation, as well as consolidate the necessary skills required for specialised practice. There is a strong focus on personal and service development, and you will be given opportunities to participate in in-service training programme and external training where appropriate. We also have highly experienced clinicians within the team who are keen to support your ongoing personal and professional development. There will also be opportunity to participate in service and national audit activities including SSNAP as well as evidence-based practice development activities.
Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd
• The Hounslow Community Neuro Rehab Team (CNRT) is a newly formed client-centred, integrated Multi-disciplinary team comprising of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, a Neuro Psychologist, a Psychology Assistant, a Pharmacist, a Specialist Nurse practitioner, and Rehab assistants.
• The Neuro-rehab team works across both intensive short-term rehab and longer-term rehab pathways. There are opportunities to develop skills in rapid assessment and facilitating discharge from hospital, long term condition management and specialist neurorehabilitation.
• The service has developed specialist MDT clinics for Parkinsons’ Disease and Multiple Sclerosis and this post enables opportunities to develop specialist skills with these conditions. The team also help rehabilitate patients following acute stroke within the community in both pathways and treat patients with a variety of long-term neurological conditions. The team works toward achieving personal set goals with patients including return to work.
• The development of the Hounslow CNRT is part of a recent community therapy service restructuring which is under a monitoring and review process.
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.
Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m.
The Trust is rated as ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as ‘Outstanding’.
The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.
Swydd-ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Manyleb y person
Qualifications
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent
- HCPC registered
- Evidence of personal/professional development (portfolio)
- Membership of RCOT
Meini prawf dymunol
- Membership of relevant Clinical Interest Groups
Experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Completed a minimum of two years qualified Occupational Therapy experience
- Post graduate experience that covers core skills in rehabilitation including therapeutic handling and management of people with complex conditions
- Broad clinical experience including orthopaedics, general medicine, neurology and older adults
- Demonstratable clinical experience working with patients with varying neurological conditions
- Specific experience in the speciality designated to post
- Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
Meini prawf dymunol
- Ability to contribute to clinical education of less experienced staff, students or assistants
- Knowledge and experience of community rehabilitation which may include general medical and/or Neuro-rehabilitation
- Involvement in audit, research and understanding quality issues
- Experience of supervision of junior staff, student or rehabilitation assistant
- Knowledge and experience of Home First/ Discharge to Assess pathway and occupational therapy as part of hospital discharge
Skills
Meini prawf hanfodol
- To work as an autonomous practitioner and have the ability to organise, prioritise and delegate work
- Remain updated with professional practice and new research
- Understand the legal responsibilities of the profession
- IT competent
- Good time management and organisational skills
- Able to present information in a clear and logical manner (written and orally) to keep clear notes
- Work within and understand national and trust policies (data protection, equal opportunities, health and safety)
- Ability to cope with stressful situations and with emotional or aggressive patients/carers
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely via written and spoken word
Meini prawf dymunol
- Understanding of clinical governance and its implications
- Understanding of the National Health Plans and Implementations
- Experience of teaching other staff members, patients and other health care professionals
- Presentation Skills
- Experience of delegation to colleagues
Knowledge
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Understanding of Clinical Governance and it’s application within practice
- Ability to comply with moving and handling regulations
- Health and safety / risk awareness
Personal Attributes
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Ability to demonstrate problem-solving skills
- Reliable
- Empathetic
- Able to carry out the broad and varied physical demands of the working remit
- Able to manage work/life priorities
- Ability to travel independently within service catchment area
- Ability to act on own initiative
- Ability to work as an effective team member in the multidisciplinary community team
- Demonstrate a flexible, adaptable, client-centred, non-discriminatory approach
- Ability to reflect critically and appraise own performance
- Ability to positively influence and motivate others
- Evidence of role in service development
- Holds valid driving license for the UK and access to a vehicle which can be used for work purposes
Meini prawf dymunol
- Adaptable to change
- Ability to recognise conflict and manage complex situations
- Ability to work flexible hours including weekends
Gofynion ymgeisio
Rhaid i chi gael cofrestriad proffesiynol priodol yn y DU.
Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.
Dogfennau i'w lawrlwytho
Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- Sarah Ellard
- Teitl y swydd
- Lead Occupational Therapist
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
Rhestr swyddi gyda West London NHS Trust yn Proffesiynau perthynol i iechyd neu bob sector