Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist - Neurosurgery

Job overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic, and dynamic Occupational Therapist to join our established Neurosurgical Team at Hull Royal Infirmary to work as a clinical lead whilst the current post holder is on maternity leave. This is an opportunity for a candidate to consolidate and further improve leadership and clinical skills at a senior level.

It is expected that the applicant for this post will have comprehensive experience working in the areas of clinical neurosciences, preferably with experience in neurosurgery/ neuro- rehabilitation/ stroke

The candidate will have direct input into the assessment and treatment of patients hence, will need to be able to demonstrate an advanced skill set including a proven ability to proficiently assess cognition and performance using both standardised and non- standardised assessment. You will be instrumental in leading the therapy team in the delivery of evidence based interventions to facilitate recovery, promote well being and optimise independent functioning as far as reasonably possible in all areas of life.

As the Clinical lead Occupational Therapist you will also be responsible for overseeing and coordinating the day to day management of junior members of a team from both an Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy perspective.

Please note this position could be offered on Band 6/7 development post basis but is a Fixed Term Contract for 12 months to cover a maternity leave within the team

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will provide joint leadership to the neurosurgical therapy team, and clinically will be responsible for the comprehensive assessment, rehabilitation, onward care and discharge planning to patients referred by the MDT.

The Post holder will work clinically as part of as an Integrated Therapy team, ward MDT and wider MDT to deliver highly skilled assessment, interventions, discharge planning, and signposting to various services across the region. Networking and building partnerships with other agencies involved in patient care to both identify and address immediate and ongoing needs.

The post holder will be responsible for the training, development, and work performance of the therapy team, in collaboration of the Physiotherapy Clinical Leads .

The Clinical lead OT will contribute to the management and development of the Neurosurgery therapy team in conjunction with the Operational Lead. Attending senior meetings in relation to Clinical Governance and Operational meetings.

The successful candidate will be required to work flexibly as there is an expectation that staff in the team support with providing a seven day service.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

We reserve the right to close the advert early in the event of high levels of interest. Therefore early applications are encouraged.

We welcome applications from candidates who require Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship to work in the UK, and these will be considered alongside all other applications in line with our commitment to equality and inclusion.

Applicants can determine their potential eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship by reviewing the Skilled Worker Visa criteria set out by UKVI on the gov.uk website.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.