Main area Stroke Services Occupational Therapy Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent: There is the option for full or part time hours, including a substantive or secondment contract Hours
Full time
Part time
37.5 hours per week Job ref 320-CDCS-3411
Employer University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Royal Derby Hospital Town Derby Salary £37,338 - £44,962 pro rata pa Salary period Yearly Closing 12/02/2025 23:59 Interview date 26/02/2025
Senior Occupational Therapist - Stroke Service
Band 6
Are you an Occupational Therapist with a passion for stroke / neurology and looking to develop your skills in a senior role? Due to the expansion in our Stroke service we have opportunities available for full or part time hours, including a substantive or secondment contract within the Stroke Therapy team. Our Stroke Service comprises of a 38 bedded (including hyper-acute beds) Acute Stroke Unit at the Royal Derby Hospital with a further extension of 10 extra beds within the acute setting. There is also a 21 bedded Stroke Rehabilitation Unit at Florence Nightingale Community Hospital. Our valued OT service is embedded across the inpatient pathway. We are looking for a senior Occupational Therapist who enjoys being part of an MDT, is resourceful and enthusiastic and can demonstrate the impact and value that Occupational Therapy can bring to the stroke pathway. Main duties of the job
To work in support of senior Occupational Therapists to provide a high standard OT service for stroke patients. To be responsible for supervising and teaching junior staff, assistants and students working within the same specialty. To provide advanced occupational therapy assessment and treatment to stroke patients and provide specialist advice and support to other professionals regarding the management of stroke patients throughout the Trust. Minimum Requirements
You will be required to demonstrate that you are: Organised and efficient Have demonstrable experience in stroke care. Relevant working knowledge of the National Stroke Guidelines/ NICE standards Have experience of supervising and teaching others. An enthusiastic and motivated team member Flexible and adaptable to meet service requirements Genuinely interested in supporting the needs of those with complex and physical and cognitive impairment Able to work on your own as well as part of a team Flexible with regard to 7 day working Closing date of applications: 12th February 2025 Date of interview: 26th February 2025 Working for our organisation
In return we will offer: Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond. Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB – this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account. Experience
Post graduate experience, including neurology and rehabilitation Experience working as part of an MDT Experience of contributing to clinical education of less experienced staff/students Experience of supervising staff and completing appraisals Involvement in audit, research and understanding quality issues Skills and Ability
Planning and organisation skills to enable effective time management of own patients Evidence of delegating tasks appropriately Evidence of seating and wheelchair assessment and prescription skills Demonstrate an advanced level of written and verbal communication skills Evidence of effective moving and handling of patients as part of the assessment and rehabilitation process. Evidence of the assessment and fabrication of splints. Knowledge
Comprehensive working knowledge of the role of OT in stroke Evidence of knowledge in the area of cognition and perception Evidence of a working knowledge of stroke guidelines IMPORTANT INFORMATION If we receive a high number of applications for this position we reserve the right to withdraw the post before the closing date, therefore it is advisable that you apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment. Most of our posts are subject to a DBS check, however having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from obtaining a position. Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role.
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Band 6
Are you an Occupational Therapist with a passion for stroke / neurology and looking to develop your skills in a senior role? Due to the expansion in our Stroke service we have opportunities available for full or part time hours, including a substantive or secondment contract within the Stroke Therapy team. Our Stroke Service comprises of a 38 bedded (including hyper-acute beds) Acute Stroke Unit at the Royal Derby Hospital with a further extension of 10 extra beds within the acute setting. There is also a 21 bedded Stroke Rehabilitation Unit at Florence Nightingale Community Hospital. Our valued OT service is embedded across the inpatient pathway. We are looking for a senior Occupational Therapist who enjoys being part of an MDT, is resourceful and enthusiastic and can demonstrate the impact and value that Occupational Therapy can bring to the stroke pathway. Main duties of the job
To work in support of senior Occupational Therapists to provide a high standard OT service for stroke patients. To be responsible for supervising and teaching junior staff, assistants and students working within the same specialty. To provide advanced occupational therapy assessment and treatment to stroke patients and provide specialist advice and support to other professionals regarding the management of stroke patients throughout the Trust. Minimum Requirements
You will be required to demonstrate that you are: Organised and efficient Have demonstrable experience in stroke care. Relevant working knowledge of the National Stroke Guidelines/ NICE standards Have experience of supervising and teaching others. An enthusiastic and motivated team member Flexible and adaptable to meet service requirements Genuinely interested in supporting the needs of those with complex and physical and cognitive impairment Able to work on your own as well as part of a team Flexible with regard to 7 day working Closing date of applications: 12th February 2025 Date of interview: 26th February 2025 Working for our organisation
In return we will offer: Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond. Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB – this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account. Experience
Post graduate experience, including neurology and rehabilitation Experience working as part of an MDT Experience of contributing to clinical education of less experienced staff/students Experience of supervising staff and completing appraisals Involvement in audit, research and understanding quality issues Skills and Ability
Planning and organisation skills to enable effective time management of own patients Evidence of delegating tasks appropriately Evidence of seating and wheelchair assessment and prescription skills Demonstrate an advanced level of written and verbal communication skills Evidence of effective moving and handling of patients as part of the assessment and rehabilitation process. Evidence of the assessment and fabrication of splints. Knowledge
Comprehensive working knowledge of the role of OT in stroke Evidence of knowledge in the area of cognition and perception Evidence of a working knowledge of stroke guidelines IMPORTANT INFORMATION If we receive a high number of applications for this position we reserve the right to withdraw the post before the closing date, therefore it is advisable that you apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment. Most of our posts are subject to a DBS check, however having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from obtaining a position. Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role.
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