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Location
Epsom, Surrey | United Kingdom
Job description
Please see Job Description & Person Specification attached for further details. To provide a comprehensive and co-ordinated range of specialist neurological therapy (OT/Physio). This will aim to maintain or improve peoples health, independence and quality of life. Working as part of the multi-disciplinary/multi-agency team of OT, Physiotherapy, Speech and Language Therapy, Dietetics, Clinical Neuropsychology and Specialist Neurological teams. The post is predominately based in the community service. This team provides input to the following streams: Inpatient Neurorehab on Mary Seacole Unit, Stroke Supported Discharge, Community Neurorehabilitation including management of deteriorating conditions. The role will also form part of the Neurorehab Pathways Team (NRPT) to act as a trusted assessor for complex cases and recommend ideal management pathways. Applying specialist knowledge and skills across the total range of neurological impairments, procedures and practices gained through practical experience, underpinned by theoretical knowledge. Care group includes long-term neurological conditions, sub-acute stroke and traumatic brain injury To assess and implement specialist treatment programmes as an autonomous practitioner, maintaining associated clinical records in line with professional qualification (OT/ Physio). Responsible for the organisation, management, evaluation and development of the specialist service, and the provision of formal and informal supervision to new graduates and less experienced therapists, and non-registered staff members of the team, and students. Acting as a specialist resource to other professionals and agencies. To lead specialist team-based continuous professional development (CPD) activities and participate in Stroke and Neuro team service-wide CPD activities, and participate in the development of the service and staff as a team of managers. To lead on clinical audits, service pilots/projects and other research activities to support the development of evidence based practice. Work in conjunction with the Acute Stroke and Neuro team, Homefirst and Reablement Teams to ensure that patients are offered the optimal rehabilitation pathway. To work alongside SSD team to ensure that the Supported Discharge Team maximises capacity to treat as many Stroke patients as resources allow.
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Salary
£52.96k - £59.36k per annum
