Main area: Stroke Services Occupational Therapy
Grade Band: 6
Contract: Permanent (full or part-time hours available)
Hours: 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
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together. Our fundamental
Values
of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust. University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is fully committed to promoting inclusion, equality, diversity and human rights in employment and delivery of its services. Job overview
Are you an Occupational Therapist with a passion for stroke/neuro and looking to develop your skills in a senior role? 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 Acute Stroke Unit at the Royal Derby Hospital and a 21 bedded Stroke Rehabilitation Unit at Florence Nightingale Community Hospital. 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. To provide advanced occupational therapy assessment and treatment to stroke patients and provide specialist advice and support to other professionals. Minimum Requirements
Demonstrable experience in stroke care. Relevant working knowledge of the National Stroke Guidelines/NICE standards. Experience of supervising and teaching others. Flexible and adaptable to meet service requirements. 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. Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB. 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. Skills and Ability
Planning and organisation skills to enable effective time management of own patients. Evidence of delegating tasks appropriately. 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.
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Band 6
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together. Our fundamental
Values
of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust. University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is fully committed to promoting inclusion, equality, diversity and human rights in employment and delivery of its services. Job overview
Are you an Occupational Therapist with a passion for stroke/neuro and looking to develop your skills in a senior role? 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 Acute Stroke Unit at the Royal Derby Hospital and a 21 bedded Stroke Rehabilitation Unit at Florence Nightingale Community Hospital. 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. To provide advanced occupational therapy assessment and treatment to stroke patients and provide specialist advice and support to other professionals. Minimum Requirements
Demonstrable experience in stroke care. Relevant working knowledge of the National Stroke Guidelines/NICE standards. Experience of supervising and teaching others. Flexible and adaptable to meet service requirements. 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. Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB. 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. Skills and Ability
Planning and organisation skills to enable effective time management of own patients. Evidence of delegating tasks appropriately. 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.
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