Job summary

Band 5 Neurosciences Rotational post

An opportunity has arisen for an occupational therapist who is passionate in pursuing a career in neurosciences to join our team at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

This would be a fantastic opportunity for an existing rotational band 5 occupational therapist, who wishes to work in this specialism.

Evidence of an OT qualification, plus completion of neurosciences rotation or post graduate clinical experience within this setting is essential for shortlisting.

The post holder will rotate yearly within the clinical fields of acute stroke, stroke rehabilitation, neuro-surgery and neuro rehabilitation. This service provision is across the sites of Leeds General Infirmary and Chapel Allerton Hospital.

The team is committed to providing evidence based interventions and rehabilitation within these clinical settings, in which occupational therapy has a high profile.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment towards developing specialist clinical skills in neurological assessment and rehabilitation, and who are assertive, flexible and committed to patient centred care. Discharge planning and strong communication skills are essential.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will receive regular support and supervision. A variety of training opportunities are available, including in service training and joint working with senior occupational therapy staff.

If you require further information about this post, please contact:

Sarah Revel- Neurosciences Occupational Therapy Clinical Service Manager sarah.revel@nhs.net

About us

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions.

Date posted

03 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9298-ATH-399

Job locations

Leeds General Infirmary

Great George Street

Leeds

LS1 3EX

Job description

Job responsibilities

Expected Shortlisting Date

21/03/2025

Planned Interview Date

31/03/2025

JOB PURPOSE/SUMMARY

To work within the Occupational Therapy service, providing effective intervention to various clinical areas.

To manage a clinical workload at a novice level; assessing and treating patients and maintaining associated records.

To provide a patient-focussed service following the Occupational Therapy process (screen referrals, assess and plan treatment programmes, implement and evaluate treatment programmes, monitor and discharge) and using Occupational Therapy core skills.

To delegate work to and assist in the supervision of support staff

To assist in the supervision and education of Occupational Therapy Student

To act as an Occupational Therapy resource for colleagues, carers and patients

The trust acknowledges and supports the statements laid down by the Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct (College of Occupational Therapy). The post holder will be professionally accountable to HPC, and accountable contractually to their employer and to the law for their actions.

Clinical Responsibilities

This post holder will be responsible for providing occupational therapy intervention in a specific clinical speciality.

The post holder will work as an autonomous practitioner addressing occupational therapy performance skills, social context and activity demands in collaboration with patient, carers and colleagues.

Clinical intervention may take place in a variety of settings including wards, therapy departments, clinics, peoples homes, work places, community facilities, child care and educational establishments.

The work involves close liaison with the multi-disciplinary team and community-based health and social care providers.

Team Responsibilities

Assist in the management and supervision of support staff and students

Routine organisation and maintenance of the department/ section.

Participation in projects

Participation in in-service training

Professional Responsibilities

Trust objectives and business plan

Service objectives and business plan

Modernisation agenda / government initiatives

Awareness of College of Occupational Therapy initiatives

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Clinical

1. To accept clinical responsibility for a designated caseload of patients.

2. To deliver a service using the Occupational Therapy process (screen referrals, assess and plan treatment programmes, implement and evaluate treatment programmes, monitor and discharge) and core skills

3. To establish capacity, gain valid informed consent to treatment, and have the ability to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent.

4. To assess individual patients, plan and carry out effective intervention in the most appropriate environment taking into account each patients individual physical, social and emotional needs.

5. To interpret and analyse clinical and non-clinical information across a range of conditions.

6. To use investigative and analytical skills to formulate and manage intervention

7. To use clinical reasoning, critical thinking and analysis to develop individual goals and intervention which optimises functional ability

8. To plan and prioritise clinical work

9. To delegate work to support staff and to obtain feedback from delegated tasks

10. To use a range of verbal and non-verbal tools/strategies to communicate appropriate information effectively to patients/carers. This may include patients/carers who have difficulty understanding or communicating

11. The information may relate to prognosis and rehabilitation outcomes

12. To utilise strategies of persuasion and motivation to encourage patients engage in intervention

13. To adopt a key role in discharge management, communicating appropriate information and acting as an advocate for patient/carers

14. All recommendations should focus on occupational performance and risk management in the patients own environment

15. To refer to internal and external agencies relevant to the patients needs using designated referral systems

16. To liaise with and work in collaboration with internal and external agencies

17. To act as a resource for information and support to patients, carers and others

18. To to ensure safe use of equipment by self and others

19. To be able to work in a stressful environment

20. To be able to impart difficult and unwelcome information regarding rehabilitation outcomes and support services.

21. To be able to deal effectively with emotional and/or aggressive patients/carers

22. To participate in ward rounds, case conferences and meeting as required

23. To record interventions accurately and timely using team/ trust documentation. Complying with Occupational Therapy guidelines and legislative requirements.

24. To complete activity data using team/trust documentation and outcome measures

25. To provide written reports conforming to Occupational Therapy guidelines and legislative requirements

26. To promote Occupational Therapy as a treatment medium and ensure high Occupational Therapy Profile.

27. To participate in clinical governance and evaluation of work and current practices through the use of audit and outcome measures, either individually or as part of a clinical team.

Education and Training

1. To take responsibility in agreement with line manager for personal development by ensuring that Continuous Professional Development remains a priority.

2. To provide evidence of ongoing personal development.

3. To undertake all mandatory training required for the role.

4. To take an active role in in-service training and coaching colleagues, ensuring the sharing of information and reflection on learning experiences.

5. To participate in audit and research.

6. To provide spontaneous and planned advice/training to relatives, carers and other professionals, to promote understanding of the aims of treatment plans and achievement of objectives.

7. To provide spontaneous and planned advice/training to relatives, carers and other professionals regarding the use of equipment, therapeutic procedures and handling of patients.

8. To assist in the management and supervision of Occupational Therapy students and students from other disciplines.

Leadership

1. To participate in supervision and appraisal processes in line with Occupational Therapy and Trust Guidelines.

2. To assist in the supervision and development of support staff.

3. To comply with professional codes of practice, departmental and trust policies, procedures and guidelines.

4. To carry out administrative and housekeeping duties connected with the day to day running of the department.

5. To communicate all relevant information regarding the service and individual patients to the Occupational Therapy Team Leader/Supervisor

6. To contribute to policy and service developments as required.

7. To demonstrate an understanding of Risk Management and apply to working environment and clinical intervention.

8. To evaluate and prioritise clinical and non-clinical responsibilities.

9. To manage time effectively.

10. To comply at all times with Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust policies and procedures.

11. Undertake any other duties delegated and appropriate to the grade

12. To be aware of the boundaries of the role and not work outside these responsibilities