Senior Neurological Occupational Therapist
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Specialist Community Neurology Service for a 12\-month maternity leave cover position for a Senior Occupational Therapist.
Our team supports people living with neurological conditions across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG). We provide care in a variety of settings, including patients’ homes, clinics, and through digital assessments, allowing us to deliver flexible, person\-centred support.
We are a friendly and supportive multidisciplinary team made up of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, MS Nurses, Therapy Assistants and an excellent Admin team, working closely alongside our Adult Speech and Language Therapy colleagues. The role offers the opportunity to work both autonomously and collaboratively within the MDT, making a meaningful difference to people’s lives every day.
As a team we recognise the individual contribution that each and every member brings. We foster an open, just and learning culture, with a strong emphasis on staff wellbeing and supporting one another through the growing challenges being faced today.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences who meet the essential criteria.
If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, or if you would like an informal discussion about the role, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. We would love to hear from you.
- Please note access to a car and valid driving licence is essential for this role.
To be able to assess a variety of neurological conditions and presentations. To be able to assess for specialist equipment including bespoke seating and in bed sleep systems.
To have an understanding of the wider neurological pathway and system partners, when and who to refer onto and the best time for this to occur.
To provide supervision to students, peers and more junior members of the team as required.
To undertake relevant service development opportunities as they occur, including delivering relevant educational sessions, audits and research.
Ever dreamt about a career that sparks excitement and fosters your professional growth? Picture yourself waking up eager to make a real difference in our community, surrounded by teams who value your unique ideas.
We are Sirona care \& health – England’s largest provider of Adult’s and Children’s Community Services and we’d love for you to join us in Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire.
Agenda for Change Salary, full NHS benefits, 27\+ days’ annual leave, and participation in the NHS Pension Scheme – just a glimpse of the benefits you’ll receive.
We welcome and encourage all applicants. We are committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities we support and are proactively seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce. We know diversity fosters creativity and innovation.
We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We aim to draw upon the widest possible range of views and experiences to meet the changing needs of our colleagues, partners and communities we serve.
Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare, looking for a fresh challenge within the NHS, or contemplating a career change, don't be daunted by the prospect of something different – we create development opportunities for all our colleagues and apprentices.
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