Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust
Specialist Occupational Therapist
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Occupational Therapist Wanted at Walkergate Park
We are seeking a motivated & flexible Occupational Therapist to join the inpatient team at Walkergate Park on a fixed-term basis for 12 months to cover maternity leave.
The post will be offered as either:
- 0.8 WTE Band 5, or
- 0.6 WTE Band 6,
dependent on experience, skills, and ability to meet the relevant competency requirements.
About Walkergate Park
Walkergate Park is commissioned as a UKROC Level 1 neurorehabilitation service, providing care for patients with highly complex neurological needs who have identified rehabilitation potential and goals. The service comprises four inpatient wards: two neuro-rehabilitation, one neuro-behavioural, and one neuro-psychiatric ward. The Occupational Therapy team works as part of a well-established multidisciplinary team.
Role Overview
The role involves the assessment, goal-setting and treatment of patients with a range of neurological conditions, including stroke & traumatic brain injury, alongside other neurological conditions. Interventions include rehabilitation to support engagement in daily activities, cognitive rehabilitation, environmental & equipment assessment for discharge planning, liaison with community services, and onward referral where appropriate.
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Band 5 Responsibilities
- Undertake assessment & intervention with patients under guidance & supervision of senior OT.
- In partnership with patient & carer where appropriate, contribute to goal setting & intervention planning, with regular review of progress.
- Deliver evidence-based OT interventions within agreed care plans.
- Work as a member of the MDT to support delivery of high-quality, individualised care that promotes recovery, wellbeing & independence.
- Discharge planning in collaboration with MDT.
- Actively engage in supervision, appraisal & continuing professional development.
Band 6 Responsibilities
- Independently assess, plan & deliver OT interventions for patients with highly complex neurological, cognitive & behavioural needs.
- In partnership with service users & carers where appropriate, set realistic goals & develop collaborative intervention plans, ensuring regular review & adaptation of treatment based on progress & risk.
- Deliver & adapt evidence-based OT interventions, demonstrating clinical reasoning in complex & high-risk situations.
- Work autonomously as part of the MDT to ensure safe, effective & individualised care that maximises independence & recovery.
- Play a key role in discharge planning, including environmental assessment, equipment provision & liaison with community services.
- Contribute to supervision & support of junior staff & students. Participate in service development, audit & quality improvement activity as appropriate.
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About Us
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
NHS Employees identified as at risk of compulsory redundancy and those eligible for the NENC Re-Deployment careers hub will receive prior consideration.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Doris Fischer
- Job title: Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist
- Email address: doris.fischer@cntw.nhs.uk
- Telephone number: 0191 287 5163
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