Occupational Health Therapist | West London NHS Trust

OverviewWe have an exciting opportunity for a Band 4 Occupational Therapy Assistant within the Hounslow Community Neuro-rehabilitation Team.

Permanent Occupational Therapy Assistant – Band 4 – 37.5hrs

This is an ideal post for an experienced Band 3 Rehabilitation Assistant / Occupational Therapy Assistant looking to further develop their neurology and management skills or a current Band 4 looking for a new challenge.

This job will allow the successful applicant to work within a specialist neurological service with patients with a variety of neurological conditions. They will be able to take ownership of a small non-complex caseload of their own whilst working in collaboration with a variety of clinical specialists within the team.

Responsibilities

Work within a specialist neurological service with patients with a variety of neurological conditions.

Take ownership of a small non-complex caseload of their own whilst working in collaboration with a variety of clinical specialists within the team.

Participate in in-service training programmes and external training where appropriate.

Participate in service and national audit activities including SSNAP and evidence-based practice development activities.

Team and SettingThe Hounslow Community Neuro Rehab Team (CNRT) is a client-centred, integrated Multi-disciplinary team comprising a Advanced Clinical Practitioner, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, a Neuro Psychologist, a Pharmacist, a Specialist Nurse practitioner, an Occupational Therapy Assistant and Rehab assistants.

The Neuro-rehab team works across both intensive short-term rehab and longer term rehab pathways. There are opportunities to develop skills in rapid assessment and facilitating discharge from hospital, long term condition management and specialist neuro-rehab. The service has developed specialist MDT clinics for Parkinson''s Disease and Multiple Sclerosis and this post enables opportunities to develop specialist skills with these conditions. The team also help rehabilitate patients following acute stroke within the community in both pathways and treat patients with a variety of long term neurological conditions. The team works toward achieving personal set goals with patients including return to work.

About the TrustWest London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.

Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith and Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m.

The Trust is rated as ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as ‘Outstanding’.

The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.

Applicant InformationThe Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

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