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Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic, and dynamic Occupational Therapist to join our established Neurosurgery Team at Hull Royal Infirmary, as Clinical Lead OT. This is an opportunity for a candidate to consolidate and further improve leadership and clinical skills at a senior level.

The post holder will work alongside MDT colleagues to support the assessment of need across a range of clinical conditions which present within acute neurosurgery with varying degrees of complexity. Frequently seen cases are primary Brain tumours, Subarachnoid Haemorrhage, acute spinal injuries, and Acute head injuries.

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, including acute NHS experience.

The applicant will be able to demonstrate a proven ability to proficiently assess cognition and performance using both standardised and non- standardised assessment, which is a pre- requisite for this post.

As the Clinical lead OT, as well as having direct input into the assessment and treatment of patients, demonstrating an advanced clinical skill set. In collaboration with the Clinical Lead Physiotherapists, you will oversee and co-ordinate 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.

 

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 Senior Therapy Manager, and Neurosurgery Management teams. 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

Job description
Job responsibilities

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

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship to work in the UK arewelcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. You can determine the likelihood ofobtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the post by assessing your circumstances against criteria specifiedon the gov.uk website

Person Specification

  • QUALIFICATIONS
    Essential
  • Degree in Physiotherapy / Occupational Therapy or equivalent
  • HCPC registrationDesirable
  • Qualification of recognised highly specialist skills in relevant areas (Masters or equivalent)
  • Post Graduate qualification/experience in leadershipEXPERIENCE
    Essential
  • Able to demonstrate recent NHS experience or equivalent
  • Evidence of current consolidated experience at a Senior Level in relevant specialityDesirable
  • Qualification of recognised highly specialist skills in relevant areas (Masters or equivalent)
  • Experience of working in acute and community specialitiesDisclosure and Barring Service Check
    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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
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 theย UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

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.ย Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please seeย NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address
Hull Royal Infirmary

Anlaby Road

Hull

HU3 2JZ

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