Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist in Neurology

Job summary

Along with the Advanced Clinical lead and Team Leader, the post holder will take a specialist clinical lead role in the provision and development of an effective and specialised Occupational Therapy Neurology Neuro-rehabilitation Service, providing specialist education and advice as required. To provide a high standard of Occupational Therapy to patients referred to the Occupational Therapy Neurology Service.

The post holder will supervise junior members of the team as agreed, as well as support clinical supervision of Occupational Therapists, students and multidisciplinary staff working within the Neuro team. The post holder will deputise for the Advanced Clinical lead or Team Leader undertaking any specific clinical and professional responsibilities in their absence i.e. day to day operational management and prioritisation of the ward/service caseload and Occupational therapy team. This also includes supporting general medical patients and those in the Coronary Cardiac Unit. The post holder will be responsible for his or her own Continual Professional Development.

Main duties of the job

Please refer to the attached job description for a full outline of main duties and responsibilities.
About us

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for an outline of the detailed job description for this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC Registration
• CPD in relevant clinical areas
• Basic management/supervision training
• Proven practical knowledge and skills within neurological practice at a level deemed appropriate to meet the above job description.

Desirable

• Accredited Practice placement Educator
• BAOT Membership
• Supervision Training
• Recruitment and Selection Training
• Appraisal Training

Experience

Essential

• Documented evidence of continuing professional development
• Experience in the supervision of junior/assistant staff
• Extensive clinical experience in a relevant neurology specialty
• Ability to work autonomously and set priorities for the team and service in the absence of the Team Leader
• Implementing a range of standardised and/or non-standardised neurological assessments.

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Presentation and training skills
• Supervisory and appraisal skills
• Ability to analyse professional and ethical issues
• Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
• Computer literacy
• Ability to build effective working relationships
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Ability to pass on knowledge in theory and practice
• Able to analyse and interpret complex situations and needs and appraise options to meet needs
• Advance communication and interpersonal skills
• Up to date manual handling skills and evidence of implementation of minimal handling policy in practice
• Demonstrated initiative and self-motivation
• Able to deal with work pressures and urgent requests/referrals
• Ability to cope with working in a stressful environment and with emotional and aggressive patients and carers

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Address

Yeovil District Hospital

Higher Kingston

Yeovil

Somerset

BA21 4AT

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