University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Occupational Therapist – Specialising in Neurosciences
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Exciting Opportunity for Experienced Occupational Therapist
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated occupational therapist to join our dynamic team at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery. The post is rotational working within specialist multidisciplinary teams at this renowned teaching hospital.
Areas Covered on the Rotation:
- Stroke services
- Neurorehabilitation
- Acute neurology
- Neurosurgery
- Neuropsychiatry
- Neuro-oncology
- Private patients
- Vocational rehabilitation
- Upper limb rehabilitation
- Spasticity
- Cerebral palsy
- Neuro-outpatients
- Ataxia
- Neuromuscular and critical care
Each area is unique in the experience offered with the opportunity to develop specialist skills in the management of acute and chronic complex neuro-disability patients.
Department Overview:
The department has well-structured in-service training supporting growth of knowledge and skills and personal development plans. Team members are encouraged to engage in teaching and training at a local and national level; with clear structures in place for involvement in clinical development and to participate in multidisciplinary audit and research.
Key Result Areas (Duties and Responsibilities) of the Band 7 Occupational Therapy Role:
- Take a lead in the assessment and treatment of neurological patients including those of highly complex presentation, in order to determine treatment plans and liaise effectively with parties involved in the patient’s care locally and nationally on a regular basis and to maintain associated records as an autonomous practitioner.
- Take a lead role in the supervision and teaching of Senior Occupational therapists and Occupational Therapy assistants on rotation to the designated area.
- Oversee Band 6 Occupational Therapists when supervising students as indicated or directly supervise students where service provision necessitates.
- Regular interface with the Lead Occupational Therapists (band 8B), to ensure that clinical practice is appropriately informed.
- Provide skilled team leadership and be responsible for operational management, team development, formulation and implementation of policies and policy changes with supervision from Lead Occupational Therapist or clinical specialist Occupational Therapist, within their own clinical area and to monitor.
- Be an educational resource to all members of the multidisciplinary team and external health care providers regarding best practice in the provision of OT care to patients with complex/rare acute and chronic neurological conditions.
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University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH):
UCLH is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
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Services Provided Across Eight Sites:
- University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
- National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
- Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
- University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
- Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
- University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
- The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
- University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
Specialist Areas:
UCLH specialises in women’s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
Commitment to Sustainability:
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Contact Information:
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Susan Hourihan
- Job title: Consultant Occupational Therapists
- Email address: susan.hourihan@nhs.net
- Telephone number: 07870497267
For further information about the post, please contact Susan Hourihan or Kate Kelly, Consultant Occupational Therapists on 07870497267 / 07943 206299
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