Employer: Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Bradford Teaching Hospitals
Town: Bradford
Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 pro rata per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 17/01/2025 23:59
Specialist Occupational Therapist - Stroke and Neurology
NHS AfC: Band 6
Job overview
Are you passionate about occupational therapy in Stroke and Neurology? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our dynamic Stroke and Neurology Therapy Service at Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. You will have the chance to work across a variety of teams, including Neuro-Rehabilitation, Head Injury, Inpatient Neurology, and the Stroke Pathway, covering both inpatient and community stroke services. We are seeking a motivated, forward-thinking, and enthusiastic Specialist Occupational Therapist to become an integral part of our team. The therapy department is deeply committed to staff development. We offer a robust in-house training, supervision, and support program designed to help you grow professionally. We also support ongoing postgraduate education and provide dedicated time for your personal development. Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will work alongside and be supported by team leaders and co-ordinators, the wider team of physiotherapists, occupational therapists, assistant practitioners, and therapy assistants. This team is committed to developing their service and providing outstanding quality care for their patients. We are looking to appoint an individual who has the appropriate qualifications and significant post-registration experience within the NHS, having undertaken rotations in a rehabilitation setting previously, including demonstration of a flexible approach and a drive to develop themselves and the service they work in. The post requires working in different locations including different hospital sites and community settings including domiciliary visits. Working for our organisation
At Bradford Teaching Hospitals we’re passionate about providing outstanding care for the people of the Bradford district and communities across the North of England. We’re keen to meet people interested in sharing our passion and helping us continue to deliver the highest quality of care to our patients. We’re a renowned teaching hospital trust at the forefront of research, education, and development, with a state-of-the-art simulation and skills training centre on site. In short, we can help you lift your career to the next level. We’ve received huge investment to improve patient care which means we have truly world-class facilities including a brand-new neonatal suite, state-of-the-art intensive care unit, a newly refurbished A&E department, new children’s unit, and a welcoming, modern atrium and reception area for staff and visitors. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached for the job description document for this post for further details in regards to the main responsibilities of the role. Person specification
Experience
Substantial post-graduate experience, including recent experience in an NHS setting. Previous experience of assessment and treatment planning for patients needing rehabilitation. Some experience of student supervision. Previous clinical experience in neurology and/or stroke rehabilitation. Skills
Good communication and organisational skills. Competent in core areas of Occupational Therapy practice. Knowledge
Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality. Specialist knowledge of current evidence-based best practice. Knowledge and understanding of stroke and neurology. Attendance on external post-graduate courses. Qualifications
Degree in Occupational Therapy Studies. HCPC Registered. Clinical Educators course. Relevant specialist qualification or training to diploma level or equivalent experience. Evidence of current CPD. RCOT. 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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NHS AfC: Band 6
Job overview
Are you passionate about occupational therapy in Stroke and Neurology? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our dynamic Stroke and Neurology Therapy Service at Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. You will have the chance to work across a variety of teams, including Neuro-Rehabilitation, Head Injury, Inpatient Neurology, and the Stroke Pathway, covering both inpatient and community stroke services. We are seeking a motivated, forward-thinking, and enthusiastic Specialist Occupational Therapist to become an integral part of our team. The therapy department is deeply committed to staff development. We offer a robust in-house training, supervision, and support program designed to help you grow professionally. We also support ongoing postgraduate education and provide dedicated time for your personal development. Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will work alongside and be supported by team leaders and co-ordinators, the wider team of physiotherapists, occupational therapists, assistant practitioners, and therapy assistants. This team is committed to developing their service and providing outstanding quality care for their patients. We are looking to appoint an individual who has the appropriate qualifications and significant post-registration experience within the NHS, having undertaken rotations in a rehabilitation setting previously, including demonstration of a flexible approach and a drive to develop themselves and the service they work in. The post requires working in different locations including different hospital sites and community settings including domiciliary visits. Working for our organisation
At Bradford Teaching Hospitals we’re passionate about providing outstanding care for the people of the Bradford district and communities across the North of England. We’re keen to meet people interested in sharing our passion and helping us continue to deliver the highest quality of care to our patients. We’re a renowned teaching hospital trust at the forefront of research, education, and development, with a state-of-the-art simulation and skills training centre on site. In short, we can help you lift your career to the next level. We’ve received huge investment to improve patient care which means we have truly world-class facilities including a brand-new neonatal suite, state-of-the-art intensive care unit, a newly refurbished A&E department, new children’s unit, and a welcoming, modern atrium and reception area for staff and visitors. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached for the job description document for this post for further details in regards to the main responsibilities of the role. Person specification
Experience
Substantial post-graduate experience, including recent experience in an NHS setting. Previous experience of assessment and treatment planning for patients needing rehabilitation. Some experience of student supervision. Previous clinical experience in neurology and/or stroke rehabilitation. Skills
Good communication and organisational skills. Competent in core areas of Occupational Therapy practice. Knowledge
Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality. Specialist knowledge of current evidence-based best practice. Knowledge and understanding of stroke and neurology. Attendance on external post-graduate courses. Qualifications
Degree in Occupational Therapy Studies. HCPC Registered. Clinical Educators course. Relevant specialist qualification or training to diploma level or equivalent experience. Evidence of current CPD. RCOT. 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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