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Job summary

Main area
Occupational Therapy
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 7
Contract
12 months (Fixed term: 12 months)
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
391-RFL-8109577
Employer
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Barnet Hospital
Town
London
Salary
£55,524 - £62,652 per annum inclusive of HCAS
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
04/08/2026 23:59

Employer heading

NHS

Band 7 Team Lead Occupational Therapist - Neurology

NHS AfC: Band 7

Our trust has over 17,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and more than 30 services in the community.  This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.

Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers’ money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.

Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.

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Job overview

Are you looking for a Band 7 OT role specialising in acute stroke and neurology? We have an opportunity for a fixed 12-month post to cover maternity leave. This would be a great opportunity for someone who looking  to step up into a senior position to expand their experience, or for someone looking to specialise in acute stroke + neurology inpatients.

We are looking for an individual who is highly motivated and flexible in their approach, and who is able to demonstrate excellent clinical leadership in the assessment and management of neurological patients. You will be joining a friendly, well-established integrated therapy team, working alongside experienced colleagues and supported by a Band 8a Clinical Specialist OT. The post will be based on the 24 bed Acute Stroke Unit, where you will be working alongside a supportive and forward-thinking multidisciplinary team.

You must be able to demonstrate strong evidence-based clinical knowledge and skills within the specialty of neurology, with a specialist interest in stroke. Person-centred care and an approach which promotes self-management are at the centre of our philosophy.

Main duties of the job

Together with the Clinical Specialist OT, you will be responsible for the day to day running of the inpatient stroke service and neurology team . This will involve:

- providing specialist assessment and intervention to a varied neurological caseload

- ensuring high quality patient-centred care

- leading and supervising the learning and development of the stroke therapy team

- providing training to the wider multidisciplinary team

The role plays a key part in supporting the service to sustain its SSNAP standards, working closely with other therapy specialties and stakeholders You will be involved in developing + implementing new Quality Improvement initiatives to enhance patient care + experience, and will have the opportunity to participate in R+D as part of the role.  The team has strong links across the North Central London stroke network including with local ESD, community and rehab services.

Working for our organisation

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Person specification

Royal Free World Class Values

Essential criteria
  • Demonstrates ability to meet the Trust Values

Education + Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Diploma / degree in Occupational Therapy
  • Current HCPC registration
  • Demonstration of commitment to lifelong learning
Desirable criteria
  • Membership of special interest group

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience in stroke and neurology
  • Extensive experience working in an acute health setting and complex discharge planning
  • Experience in supervising/teaching staff/student/volunteer
  • Evidence of C.P.D in relevant areas of practice
  • Post registration experience relevant to clinical area
Desirable criteria
  • Relevant other associated work experience
  • Leadership & first line management experience
  • Experience of involvement in audit / service development

Skills + aptitudes

Essential criteria
  • Demonstrate advanced clinical reasoning skills and management of complex cases
  • Ability to relate clinical knowledge to practice
  • Ability to work as part of a team including MDT
  • Good organisational skills
  • Reflect & critically approve own performance
  • Effective time management skills and ability to prioritise case load and managerial tasks
  • Highly specialist knowledge of current therapy in relevant area
  • Awareness of current health issues
  • Clear vision of role/commitment to specialty

Personal qualitites + attributes

Essential criteria
  • Committed to personal and team development
  • Adaptable and supportive of change
  • Able to work weekends in line with the Therapy 7 day working provision

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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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.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Ayley Salvin
Job title
Clinical Specialist Neuro Occupational Therapist
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0208 216 4721
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