Band 7 Highly Specialist Neuro Occupational Therapist

West Midlands

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Job Title: Band 7 Highly Specialist Neuro Occupational Therapist

Specialty: Neuro Occupational Therapy

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £ Per Hour (Negotiable)

Description

We are currently seeking a Band 7 Highly Specialist Neuro Occupational Therapist to work within an NHS service in Birmingham. This is an exciting opportunity to join a multidisciplinary team providing specialist Occupational Therapy assessment and treatment to clients with neurological and/or frailty diagnoses, as well as those presenting with falls.

The role is for 22.5 hours per week, with days flexible, starting ASAP for an initial 12 weeks.

Job Role

Work as part of the multidisciplinary team to support patient care.
Provide Occupational Therapy assessment and treatment to clients with neurological and/or frailty diagnoses.
Support clients presenting with falls in their own homes and/or in clinic.
Provide appropriate guidance, advice and onward referrals.
Work alongside Parkinson's specialist nurses to support patient care.
Complete appropriate patient records in line with professional standards and Trust policy.
Attend relevant team meetings to support effective patient care.

Essential for the role

Current HCPC registration.
Relevant experience in Occupational Therapy, ideally within neurological and/or frailty services.
Experience providing assessment and treatment to patients presenting with neurological conditions and/or falls.
Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to provide appropriate guidance, advice and onward referrals.
Good record-keeping skills and understanding of professional standards and Trust policies.
Ability to work independently across community and clinic settings.
Availability to work 22.5 hours per week, with flexible working days.

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