We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our Stroke Early Supported Discharge Team based within the Frimley Park Hospital locality, as a Senior Occupational Therapist.
We are looking for a dynamic, professional and enthusiastic Occupational Therapist, to join our friendly and supportive team. This is an ideal opportunity to build upon your existing knowledge and develop neurological skills within a top-class community service.
The successful candidate would be expected to work with the team to provide excellent patient care, but also provide supervision and support to other members and participate in service development to ensure we are always facing the future. They should be able to travel between patient's homes and may be expected to participate in a bank holiday and weekend service.
The team works closely with their acute colleagues and are part of the local Integrated Stroke Development Network, both of which support clinical, professional, and pathway development.
We have great CPD opportunities within the Trust and work in a very cohesive team to facilitate personal development in relation to complex care and leadership skills.
Main duties of the job
The Stroke Early Supported Discharge team covers an area of East Berkshire, Surrey, and Hampshire, providing intensive stroke rehabilitation to those patients discharged from the acute wards but also from stroke clinics and emergency care.
Responsibilities include clinical management of patients and completion of relevant paperwork.
To contribute to the continued development and maintenance of efficiency and safety in the Stroke ESD team.
To be flexible at times of increased capacity to the service.
The Senior OT contributes to the provision, co-ordination, and development of OT services with the OT Team Leaders, assists in training and supervising other staff and students, and participates in administrative and clinical functions of the Stroke ESD team as a whole.
About us
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first-class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management, leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work-life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours. We do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
Degree or Diploma in OT HCPC registration
Desirable
Clinical educator's course Advanced study in stroke
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
Problem solver Good organisational skills Effective written and oral communication skills Computer literacy Team player - understanding team dynamics Be able to work under pressure Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
Desirable
Training and facilitation skills Use of an electronic patient record
Experience
Essential
Broad knowledge of evidence-based practice Worked in some of the following areas: acute medicine, Orthopaedics, surgery, elderly care, A&E, neurology, community rehab Experience in treating stroke patients Broad knowledge of health legislation in current practice and clinical governance Risk assessment experience
Desirable
Experience of research and/or audit Supervision to support staff and/or students Worked in community-based service
Special Requirements
Essential
Must be able to travel between patient visits in the community
Employer details
Employer name
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Stroke Early Supported Discharge Team
Frimley Park Hospital, Archipelago Building 1, Lyon Way
Frimley
GU16 7ER
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We are looking for a dynamic, professional and enthusiastic Occupational Therapist, to join our friendly and supportive team. This is an ideal opportunity to build upon your existing knowledge and develop neurological skills within a top-class community service.
The successful candidate would be expected to work with the team to provide excellent patient care, but also provide supervision and support to other members and participate in service development to ensure we are always facing the future. They should be able to travel between patient's homes and may be expected to participate in a bank holiday and weekend service.
The team works closely with their acute colleagues and are part of the local Integrated Stroke Development Network, both of which support clinical, professional, and pathway development.
We have great CPD opportunities within the Trust and work in a very cohesive team to facilitate personal development in relation to complex care and leadership skills.
Main duties of the job
The Stroke Early Supported Discharge team covers an area of East Berkshire, Surrey, and Hampshire, providing intensive stroke rehabilitation to those patients discharged from the acute wards but also from stroke clinics and emergency care.
Responsibilities include clinical management of patients and completion of relevant paperwork.
To contribute to the continued development and maintenance of efficiency and safety in the Stroke ESD team.
To be flexible at times of increased capacity to the service.
The Senior OT contributes to the provision, co-ordination, and development of OT services with the OT Team Leaders, assists in training and supervising other staff and students, and participates in administrative and clinical functions of the Stroke ESD team as a whole.
About us
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first-class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management, leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work-life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours. We do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
Degree or Diploma in OT HCPC registration
Desirable
Clinical educator's course Advanced study in stroke
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
Problem solver Good organisational skills Effective written and oral communication skills Computer literacy Team player - understanding team dynamics Be able to work under pressure Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
Desirable
Training and facilitation skills Use of an electronic patient record
Experience
Essential
Broad knowledge of evidence-based practice Worked in some of the following areas: acute medicine, Orthopaedics, surgery, elderly care, A&E, neurology, community rehab Experience in treating stroke patients Broad knowledge of health legislation in current practice and clinical governance Risk assessment experience
Desirable
Experience of research and/or audit Supervision to support staff and/or students Worked in community-based service
Special Requirements
Essential
Must be able to travel between patient visits in the community
Employer details
Employer name
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Stroke Early Supported Discharge Team
Frimley Park Hospital, Archipelago Building 1, Lyon Way
Frimley
GU16 7ER
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
151-KMU115-B #J-18808-Ljbffr
