Specialist Complex & Progressive Neuro Occupational Therapist (Band 6)

at  Airedale NHS Foundation Trust

As a result of a secondment, we are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Occupational Therapist with excellent neurological skills and experience to join this established multi-disciplinary team. You will be working alongside and be supported by the existing Band 6 OT who is retaining some hours in addition to a secondment in another team. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience of working in complex and progressive neurology as part of a friendly and experienced MDT.
Based primarily at Airedale General Hospital the AIRE (Assessment Intervention Rehabilitation Education) Service The AIRE team is part of our Specialist Rehabilitation Service and consists of a Physiotherapist, Speech and Language Therapists, Nurses and Therapy Assistants, providing intervention and support to patients living in the Aire, Wharfe and Craven localities. The AIRE team have a caseload of people with progressive neurological movement disorders such as Parkinson’s disease. They also work with people who have been identified as being at increased risk of falls. The team offer multi-disciplinary assessment and support to patients and their families/carers.
We would also consider applications from people looking for a Band 5 - Band 6 development opportunity.
Fixed term 12 month contract
The objective of the team is to enable people to manage their long-term condition, maximising function and independence for as long as possible. The service works in close partnership with other health, social care and voluntary organisations
This role will also carry a caseload of community patients who have been referred to the Community Rehabilitation Team and require specialist Neuro’ OT input. The objective is to ensure a seamless neuro-rehabilitation service delivery across Airedale’s outpatient and community pathways
It is essential that you are able to work as part of a team with excellent communication, organisation and planning skills.
We are always looking for enterprising and innovative approaches to the way we provide our services. We are a national centre for telemedicine and introduced telehealth to the UK offender healthcare sector and also provide the service to patients in their care homes. Community matters to us and we are supported by 400 dedicated volunteers and have strong links with Bradford University, Craven College and Leeds City College to ensure we inspire the workforce of the future.
We want to attract staff who embrace our Right Care behaviours of compassion, a commitment to quality of care and working together for patients we want to make these part of our DNA.

SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE ALSO BE ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE:

Recent experience working in neurology with sound knowledge and clinical reasoning skills use as part of a multi-disciplinary approach
Evidence of recent post-graduate training and development relevant to neurological conditions
Experience of multidisciplinary team working
Excellent planning and organisational skills
Excellent communication and counselling skills including observation, listening and empathy
Experience of clinical supervision both as supervisee and supervisor
You will enjoy excellent support networks, peer review/supervision, a commitment to CPD along with the opportunity to work with our friendly and enthusiastic team.
If you have these skills and a passion for providing exemplary rehabilitation we would love to hear from you.
Further information and full details of the role can be found on the attached job description and person specification

Please refer the Job description for details