Notice very specifically that this is about stroke survivor 'care'; NOT RECOVERY OR RESULTS! So the Imperial College has the tyranny of low expectations also. The Imperial College is also infected with stroke survivors recovery stupidity! Is there no one in stroke with two functioning neurons?
Occupational Therapist Neurosciences; Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
The closing date is 20 November 2023
Job summary
Exciting opportunities for Occupational therapy at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. If you are passionate about patient care and supporting people with neurological impairments to optimise function and quality of life this is the role for you.
Our Occupational Therapists are an integral part of the multi-disciplinary teams.
The specialist rotation would suit an Occupational Therapist with a keen interest and clinical experience in all neurological conditions including traumatic head and spinal cord injury, stroke and progressive neurological illnesses who would like the opportunity to continue developing their specialist clinical skills alongside developing their skills in clinical leadership and team management and development. Each rotation has band 8a support and is 12 to 18 months and covers the following areas on the Charing Cross Hospital and St Mary's Hospital sites;
Main duties of the job
To be responsible for the provision of highly specialised occupational therapy assessment, treatment and management of patients managed under the neurosciences, stroke and trauma pathways who present as in-patients with a wide variety of neurological management needs. These comprise acute, chronic, complex, disabling and life-limiting conditions.
To determine clinical diagnosis and treatment indicated and maintain records as an autonomous practitioner.
To ensure a high standard of clinical care for the patients under your management and those of more junior staff providing a comprehensive and appropriate occupational therapy service to neurosciences, stroke and neuro-trauma.
To provide leadership to the in-patient neurosciences, stroke and trauma team alongside 4 band 7 neurosciences, stroke and trauma physiotherapists, and the Clinical therapy leads in neurosciences, stroke and trauma.
To undertake a significant clinical caseload working as an autonomous practitioner at a specialist level with other health professionals.
To be responsible for service development within the team, to implement policy and policy changes within the clinical area in partnership with MDT colleagues.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We encourage staff to have the Covid vaccination to protect themselves, patients, other colleagues as well as the wider community.
Please note it is an operational requirement to comply with infection prevention and control procedures within the Trust such as lateral flow testing, handwashing and the wearing of masks, according to the procedures in place at any time or location.
As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.
We welcome discussions about flexible working and encourage a range of flexible working opportunities wherever we can.
Employer details
Employer name
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Charing Cross Hospital
London
W6 8RF
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