Specialist Neuro Occupational Therapist | Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Buckinghamshire Healthcare Trust
Location
Amersham, Buckinghamshire | United Kingdom
Job description
The purpose of the role is to provide high quality occupational therapy to the patients with a wide range of neurological conditions, including those with complex impairments.
The post holder would work within an MDT that is supportive and dedicated to patient care. The post holder would work closely alongside a number of other disciplines within the team, and also with specialist nurses, medics, and others who are external to the immediate team.
The Community Neuro-Rehab Service (CNRS) is divided into 2 MDTs - the north team based in Aylesbury, and the south team based at Amersham Hospital. The post-holder will be an important member of the the south team.
To take a lead role in planning, coordinating and delivering occupational therapy to Community Neuro-Rehab clients as part of the interdisciplinary team.
To provide highly specialist occupational therapy to a wide range of clients with complex physical and cognitive deficits resulting from neurological impairment.
To take a lead role, as required, in the overall organisation and functioning of the community neuro-rehab service.
To provide clinical supervision to band 6 occupational therapists and a therapy assistant.
To act as a clinical educator of occupational therapy students
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As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
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We welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities and care-experienced candidates.
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For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
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This advert closes on Wednesday 20 Mar 2024
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