Band 6/7 Occupational Therapist - Stroke & Neuro Rehabilitation Team in Enfield, Middlesex

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Job Title: Band 6/7 Occupational Therapist - Stroke & Neuro Rehabilitation Team
Specialism: Stroke & Neuro Rehabilitation
Location: Enfield, London
Salary: Up to £34.71 per hour
Type: Full-time Locum, 1-month contract

Join our dynamic Stroke & Neuro Rehabilitation Team as a Band 6/7 Occupational Therapist in Enfield, London and earn up to £34.71 per hour. This full-time locum position is available for a 1-month contract, offering a unique chance to showcase your skills and be part of an innovative inpatient rehabilitation service. Start immediately in this rewarding role where every day brings new challenges and triumphs.

Perks and benefits

• Locum flexibility: As a locum Occupational Therapist, you will experience the freedom and flexibility to manage your career on your terms, working when and where you want.
• Competitive pay: Enjoy competitive pay rates that reward your hard work and expertise.
• Professional experience: You will have the opportunity to broaden your professional horizons, gaining diverse experience from working in various settings.
• Networking opportunities: Networking opportunities abound, allowing you to build valuable connections across the healthcare sector.

What you will do

• Deliver specialist Occupational Therapy assessment and treatment for patients requiring stroke and neurological rehabilitation.
• Manage complex inpatient neurorehabilitation caseloads efficiently and effectively.
• Conduct comprehensive functional, cognitive, and discharge assessments.
• Coordinate patient care and rehabilitation programmes with a person-centred approach.
• Develop personalised treatment plans and set achievable rehabilitation goals.
• Support safe and efficient discharge planning and community transitions.
• Undertake home visits, access visits, and community follow-up when appropriate.
• Prescribe and recommend essential equipment, adaptations, and support services.
• Collaborate closely with Physiotherapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Dietitians, as well as Nursing and Medical teams.
• Liaise with social care services, community organisations, and voluntary sector providers.
• Participate in a 7-day rehabilitation service, including weekend shifts.
• Supervise and support junior Occupational Therapists, Therapy Technicians, and support staff.
• Complete audits, outcome measures, and contribute to service improvement projects.
• Provide specialist stroke and neurorehabilitation advice to colleagues and members of the multidisciplinary team.

Requirements

• Qualification: A qualification in Occupational Therapy and current HCPC registration.
• Experience: Experience in Stroke Rehabilitation and Neurorehabilitation.
• Inpatient rehabilitation: Proficient in managing inpatient rehabilitation and complex discharge planning.
• Caseload management: Ability to independently manage a specialist caseload.
• Multidisciplinary working: Experience working within multidisciplinary teams and advanced clinical reasoning skills.
• Communication: Excellent communication and report-writing skills.

Desirable Requirements

• Band 7 experience: Experience as a Band 7 Occupational Therapist.
• Rehabilitation systems: Familiarity with bedded rehabilitation services and the RiO patient record system.
• Community experience: Experience undertaking home visits and in community follow-up roles.
• Service improvement: History of conducting audits and developing services.
• Supervision: Proven ability in providing clinical supervision and conducting appraisals.

Set in the vibrant borough of Enfield, you’ll find a blend of urban and suburban charm. With lush parks, a thriving arts community, and convenient transport links to central London, Enfield is a delightful place to live and work, ensuring a balanced and fulfilling professional and personal lifestyle. Jump at this opportunity to make a difference while advancing your career in a supportive and engaging environment.

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