Specialist Occupational Therapist - NRU

Job summary
We have a unique and exciting opportunity to join the NRU team as a static Band 6 OT. This post is unlikely to be available again for some time -so please take the opportunity to apply now! The Specialist Neuro rehabilitation unit is a regional unit (NRU) at Royal Preston hospital. You would be welcomed into a fantastic, established, multi-disciplinary team within the NRU and Royal Preston Hospital - follow us @NRU_LTHTR

Main duties of the job
We pride ourselves on being OT legends, providing the best possible complex neurological care for our patients whilst increasing their independence.

At the NRU you complete your timetabled sessions starting with handover and then cracking on with the rest of your day, this could be anything from personal care to support improved independence physically progressing the good work done by out physio colleagues or supporting cognition. You might jump to assessing kitchen activities making a bacon butty to supporting behaviour management alongside the psychology team. Your afternoon could be neuro splinting, complex patient meetings, setting patient orientated SMART goals or anything in between.

We are an integrated friendly and supportive team, so you'll be spending loads of your time with physios, therapy assistants, speech and language therapists and psychologists. Our therapy assistants are the perfect people to continue any programmes you have put into place. No two days are the same and joint working is encouraged and supported.

We have a comprehensive core therapy cognitive and perceptual training programme alongside trust training and therapeutic moving and handling, where there is always time for a laugh whilst building on your specialist handling skills. We have regular supervision, and Inservice training. In addition to this we have regular social events, it really is a great place to work, We have recently been told " I have never worked in such a supportive team".

About us
The Acute NRU is a Specialist Regional unit providing assessment and rehabilitation following neurological trauma, surgery or disease within Lancashire and South Cumbria. We are an integrated team of OT and physio working closely with the wider MDT to promote integrated assessment, diagnostics and rehabilitation provision. We work in partnership with our acute and community colleagues to provide high quality, seamless service for our patients.

We offer a supportive work environment where you can develop your skills and knowledge and play a key role in the delivery of high quality health care. There are multiple opportunities for personal and professional development at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals. We have a dedicated Health Academy and the learning and development of staff within the trust is very much encouraged and supported, alongside participation in the late shift rota to facilitate discharges from other area of the hospital during times of pressure.

Job responsibilities
You should have clinical experience of working with complex neurological patients and have the skills to provide acute assessments and discharge planning, deliver effective treatment plans to achieve short and long term rehabilitation goals using a patient orientated SMART approach and to complete complex discharge planning. Ability to complete effective and regular liaison and joint working with the MDT (including physiotherapy, speech and language therapy, dietetics, medics, psychology and community and voluntary services is essential

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• H.C.P.C Registration
• Occupational Therapy degree/diploma

Knowledge
Essential

• Knowledge in the management of complex neuro rehabilitation cases
• Current knowledge of evidence-based practice in this speciality

Desirable

• Recent experience working in a neuro rehab setting.

Skills
Essential

• Ability to manage a complex caseload and to problem solve complex cases.
• Ability to use and advise on therapeutic handling techniques, transferring these into function and safe moving and handling of patients
• Ability to work as a member of, and negotiate within, the multi-disciplinary team.
• Developed clinical reasoning skills
• Professional leadership skills
• Ability to apply and maintain an evidence base to a range of approaches
• Knowledge of the current NHS Modernisation Agenda
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and experience of multi-disciplinary negotiations
• Skills in the training and development of staff.
• An ability to present to both OT staff and a wider audience of MDT members
• Effective information management skills including word, email, and internet search

Desirable

• Ability to manage patients with highly complex behavioural and cognitive problems
• Ability to complete standardised cognitive assessments.
• Ability to complete neuro splinting
• Able to chair complex patient's meetings
• Able to set patient orientated SMART goals
• Experience of joint/interdisciplinary working with other members of the MDT
• Attendance at post qualification training eg. Braintree training, bobath etc.

Values and behaviours
Essential

• Demonstration of trust values within your clinical role.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Preston NRU, Royal Preston Hospital, Sharoe Green Lane, Fulwood, Preston PR2 9HT
Employer's website: Apply through our website

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Clinical Lead OT- NRU, Melanie Churcher, melanie.churcher@lthtr.nhs.uk, 01772524938