Occupational Therapist

Job Title:  Occupational Therapist – Band 6  (Part time)
Area:  East London NHS   
Salary: £negotiable
Job Type: Locum
Contract length: Ongoing                           
Job details:  Community Neuro Service. Occupational Therapist required to start asap for 2.5 months initially.

• To establish a therapeutic relationship with the client and his/her family/carers to gain their participation in the therapeutic process by employing advanced interpersonal skills (e.g. communication, reasoning, negotiation skills, motivational tactics) and managing any  barriers to communication (e.g. different languages, lack of understanding of the spoken word, anxiety, anger) 
• To assess for and identify any functional, physical, cognitive, perceptual and sensory deficits using specialised standardised and nonstandardised assessment batteries 
• Based on the analysis of the assessment and a risk analysis, to determine occupational therapy aims and treatment goals as part of the overall care plan, and then to formulate intervention options which reduce the impact of disability and ill health 
• To work closely with the client and his/her family/carers to encourage participation in the therapeutic process.  To negotiate and agree decisions relevant to the client’s management whilst respecting his/her diversity.  To identify and select with the client and his/her family the most appropriate intervention options which balance the complex interactions of risk, safety, client choice, independence, areas of conflict, eligibility for services and cost effectiveness. 
• To develop specialised occupational therapy treatments programmes based on patients goals and priorities.

JD available on request:
The Community Neuro Service provides rehabilitation and management for people who have a neurological condition including stroke in their own home or appropriate community location. The service provides specialist, coordinated advice and treatment to maximize independence, limit disease progression, reduce hospital admissions and facilitate smooth transition home following a hospital discharge.
As part of a multi-disciplinary team the post holder will hold a complex clinical caseload and deliver a high quality service to adults with a variety of neurological disabilities. As an integral part of the multidisciplinary team the post holder will be expected to work with the Service Manager/ Clinical Lead, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Psychologist, Neuro Navigator and Rehabilitation Support Workers.
Working hours: Part time. 0.6 wte.
Code: U. 7341479.020008.B17664