Job summary
- Main area
- Occupational Therapy in Neurology
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Fixed term: 6 months (Secondment cover)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 289-CS-28
- Employer
- Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Chelsea and Westminster Hospital
- Town
- London
- Salary
- £44,806 - £53,134 per annum incl. HCAS (pro rata)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 21/05/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Occupational Therapist (Neurology)
NHS AfC: Band 6
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic band 6 static Occupational Therapist in neurology to join Chelsea and Westminster Foundation Trust
This post is a 6 months fixed term contact which would be suited to a Occupational Therapist wishing to specialise in Neurology / Stroke
Main duties of the job
To be a Specialist Occupational Therapist and have a detailed professional and clinical knowledge. The post holder will be a specialist practitioner and may work across various clinical specialities which will be in the form of a static post.
To work as an autonomous practitioner in providing specialist stroke and neurological assessment and treatment to own designated caseload of patients and to maintain up to date therapy records.
To use evidence based principles/current best practice and specialist skills to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.
To participate in CPD and other developmental activities
To regularly supervise, teach and support more junior staff, assistants and students on placement.
To have the opportunity to participate in, or lead, a departmental research project.
To assist in the day to day running and organisation of Stroke and Neurological therapy service to patients on the stroke unit, and elsewhere in the hospital.
To work flexibly when needed to support other therapy teams such as medical rehabilitation and ED and acute medicine.
To participate in appropriate evening and weekend service provision e.g. stroke assessment, respiratory or rapid response
Working for our organisation
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.
We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.
We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs.
The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven’t heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.
Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.
Person specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential criteria
- BSc or Diploma in Occupational therapy
- HCPC registration
- Evidence of CPD portfolio and recent relevant post graduate courses
Desirable criteria
- Member of RCOT
- Member of special interest group
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience working as an autonomous qualified therapist in Neurology or stroke care
- Experience of working in an acute care setting
- Experience working as an autonomous qualified therapist in other relevant clinical areas e.g. medicine, elderly, rehabilitation. Experience of complex discharge planning
- Experience working as part of MDT
- Active participation in in-service training programmes
Desirable criteria
- Previous therapy experience in community stroke services
- Experience of wheelchairs and seating devices
- Experience of supervision and teaching of assistants, students and other members of MDT
Skills and knowledge
Essential criteria
- Demonstrates some specialist knowledge of Neurological assessment and treatment skills
- Demonstrates clear understanding of the pressures of acute working
- Demonstrates advanced clinical reasoning skills
- Able to self-evaluate and utilise opportunities to develop self
- Able to understand and adhere to the professional and legal responsibilities of the profession
- Ability to cope with stressful working situations including emotional or aggressive patients/carers
- Evidence of ability to prioritise/effective time management
Desirable criteria
- Awareness of local external agencies and associations relating to neurology and stroke care
- An awareness of government changes and initiatives relating to stroke services across the UK
- Evidence of participation in research or audit
- Evidence of Service Development
Aptitudes, Personal Characteristics
Essential criteria
- Able to communicate, both written and orally, in a clear and logical manner
- Competent IT skills
- Reliable and Personable
Desirable criteria
- Presentation skills
- Evidence of other roles and responsibilities, e.g. committee membership, Chairing meetings
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Helen McDermott
- Job title
- Band 7 Occupational Therapist (Neurology)
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0203 315 8065
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