Are you an Occupational Therapist who specialises in Neurology?
Our NHS client is looking for an experienced and caring Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join their Community Neuro Outpatient team, based in London. The post is available to start as soon as possible, offering full-time or part-time hours for an ongoing period.
The postholder will be working in the neuro outpatient team which is a combination of clinic bases and home visits for the wider neuro population, common conditions seen in this team are MS, Parkinson’s, and Rare and Rapid diseases. Applying therapists should have previous experience working in a similar setting to be considered for this role.
To be considered for this role you must:
- Be HCPC registered as an Occupational Therapist
- Hold the relevant degree/qualifications in Occupational Therapy
- Have previous experience within an NHS neuro setting
- Hold a full driver’s licence and have own vehicle
- Be able to develop a rapport with patients
- Have excellent time management and communication skills
Duties within this role will include:
- Carrying out brain injury assessments
- Working within a multidisciplinary team
- Providing support for carers and family – advice on care plans after discharge
- Setting realistic client centred goals to help with development
- Neuro splinting and casting
- Neuro experience, cognitive rehab, UL rehab
- Inpatient or ward based rehab experience
- Discharge planning, cognitive assessment, Equipment prescription and assessment
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We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.
