Occupational Therapy Team Lead

Are you an enthusiastic and dynamic Neurological Occupational Therapist looking for a new opportunity? Come and work for us in a modern, purpose-built unit within the beautiful Hertfordshire countryside!

Danesbury is an in-patient Neurological Rehabilitation Unit, with a large gym and specialist rehabilitation facilities and equipment. We offer 5-6 weeks of goal orientated rehabilitation to those who have suffered an acute stroke, brain injury or other neurological condition.

We are looking for a permanent Band 7 Occupational Therapy Team Lead. You will be working within a supportive multidisciplinary team, offering specialist neurological assessment and treatment programs, and provide clinical, operational and managerial leadership to the OT Team.

We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic OT who has experience in the assessment and treatment of neurologically impaired patients at a band 6 or 7 level, keen to develop their knowledge and skills further. You will be expected to carry a caseload of patients and provide specialist assessment and treatment sessions alongside the MDT. You will provide clinical leadership to our Occupational Therapy Team consisting of three band 6 OTs, a band 5 OT and three Band 4 RAs.

We offer a structured supervision and appraisal program, as well as discipline specific and multidisciplinary training and development opportunities. The successful applicant will be expected to contribute to training and the supervision of senior and junior staff, rehabilitation assistants and students.

This is being advertised as a full-time post, but part-time and flexible working will be considered.

A full valid driving license and access to a car to use regularly for business purposes is essential (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)

In return, we can offer you:

• 5% on top of basic salary high-cost allowance supplement (subject to a minimum and a maximum payment pro rata)
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service) plus bank holidays (pro rata where applicable)
• One of the UK's best pension schemes
• Special Leave for family and personal reasons
• NHS Car Lease Scheme
• Eye Care Vouchers
• Employee Assistance Programme
• NHS Discounts

A big thank you for considering joining us at Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust
You’ll find it a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of our staff
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• To provide specialised assessment and treatment packages of high quality for patients with complex neurological conditions
• To provide expert advice, guidance and information to health and social care professionals, carers and relatives and other non- professionals.
• To contribute to the training, development and supervision of senior and junior staff, rehabilitation assistants and students.
• To assess patient's home environments and provide recommendations on discharge plans
• To order equipment and prescribe wheelchairs if necessary
• To take a lead in the rehabilitation and discharge planning of patients as part of the "linkworker" role. This involves the chairing of patient/ family meetings and making onward referrals.
• To provide clinical leadership to, and management of the Occupational Therapy Team

Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.

We are committed to supporting flexible working options for staff, wherever possible, and welcome discussions on flexible working patterns to support our staff to maintain a healthy work life balance.