We have an exciting opportunity for an Occupational Therapist to work in our friendly community stroke team on a fixed term basis. If you are interested in gaining new skills in stroke rehabilitation or if you already had experience and rehabilitation is your passion, then this opportunity is for you!
You will be working closely with your AHP colleagues to deliver high quality care to patients with stroke and other neurological conditions.
You will be part of a well-structured MDT with support from experienced clinical specialists within the team across all professions.
There is a dedicated in-service training program, regular clinical and management supervisions, team meetings and a dedicated MDT. There are also opportunities for funded training to further develop clinical or leadership skills.
To support this service, we require an additional Band 6 Occupational Therapist. The position is part-time (22.5 hours per week). This service provides cover at the weekend so the successful candidate would be required to participate in the weekend roster.
Main duties of the job
You will be joining a friendly, dynamic and cohesive integrated community therapy team which prides itself on close working relationships with the MDT. Person-centred care and an approach which promotes self-management and independence are at the centre of our philosophy. We require a person who is an excellent communicator with a flexible approach, who can work autonomously but has close support of colleagues when required. We strive to use current best practice and do so by regularly reviewing our service and adapting to provide patients with the best possible outcomes using evidence based practice. HCPC registration and a degree/diploma in Occupational Therapy is required for this role. Also, a strong team player and proactive problem solver is an advantage. It is also essential to hold a full valid driving license and have access to a car to use regularly for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010). Job responsibilities
To provide Occupational Therapy assessment to stroke and neurological patients with diverse physical and cognitive presentations, and deliver an individualised treatment programme, in patients' homes and community settings. To hold responsibility for own case load, working without direct supervision. Supervision takes the form of regular formal training and clinical reasoning sessions, peer review, case conferences and reflective practice. Access to advice and support from a senior occupational therapist is available regularly. To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner. To provide expert advice, guidance and information to health and social care professionals, carers and relatives and other non-professionals. To work as a member of the Community Neurological Service which specialises in the treatment and management of patients with stroke and other neurological conditions. To be responsible for clinical supervision, education and assessment of a band five or rehabilitation assistant. Please see the job description for the full details of the roles and responsibilities within this post. Person Specification
Essential and Desirable
Occupational Therapy degree or equivalent HPC registration Experience of working with stroke patients in a community or inpatient setting at Band 5 level. Documented evidence of professional development and reflective practice in relevant aspects of neurological rehabilitation: e.g. attendance at in-service training sessions, reflective practice etc. Ability and experience of carrying out a comprehensive neurological occupational therapy assessment in order to formulate a comprehensive neurological treatment plan and goals. Knowledge and experience of using a wide range of therapeutic occupational therapy interventions for the treatment of patients with a stroke. Knowledge and experience of using a range of recognised outcome measures and goal setting skills as appropriate to the rehabilitation of patients with stroke. Good understanding of current NHS issues, professional standards, CPD, clinical governance. Able to work as an autonomous practitioner. Attendance at relevant post-graduate neurological training courses e.g. Normal movement, spasticity management, splinting, cognition and perceptual assessment, fatigue management. Experience of working in a neurological rehabilitation setting at band 6 level. Experience of supervising and appraising other staff e.g. rehabilitation assistants. Experience of supervising student occupational therapists. Experience in delivering training to occupational therapists and other members of the MDT. Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rata.
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You will be joining a friendly, dynamic and cohesive integrated community therapy team which prides itself on close working relationships with the MDT. Person-centred care and an approach which promotes self-management and independence are at the centre of our philosophy. We require a person who is an excellent communicator with a flexible approach, who can work autonomously but has close support of colleagues when required. We strive to use current best practice and do so by regularly reviewing our service and adapting to provide patients with the best possible outcomes using evidence based practice. HCPC registration and a degree/diploma in Occupational Therapy is required for this role. Also, a strong team player and proactive problem solver is an advantage. It is also essential to hold a full valid driving license and have access to a car to use regularly for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010). Job responsibilities
To provide Occupational Therapy assessment to stroke and neurological patients with diverse physical and cognitive presentations, and deliver an individualised treatment programme, in patients' homes and community settings. To hold responsibility for own case load, working without direct supervision. Supervision takes the form of regular formal training and clinical reasoning sessions, peer review, case conferences and reflective practice. Access to advice and support from a senior occupational therapist is available regularly. To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner. To provide expert advice, guidance and information to health and social care professionals, carers and relatives and other non-professionals. To work as a member of the Community Neurological Service which specialises in the treatment and management of patients with stroke and other neurological conditions. To be responsible for clinical supervision, education and assessment of a band five or rehabilitation assistant. Please see the job description for the full details of the roles and responsibilities within this post. Person Specification
Essential and Desirable
Occupational Therapy degree or equivalent HPC registration Experience of working with stroke patients in a community or inpatient setting at Band 5 level. Documented evidence of professional development and reflective practice in relevant aspects of neurological rehabilitation: e.g. attendance at in-service training sessions, reflective practice etc. Ability and experience of carrying out a comprehensive neurological occupational therapy assessment in order to formulate a comprehensive neurological treatment plan and goals. Knowledge and experience of using a wide range of therapeutic occupational therapy interventions for the treatment of patients with a stroke. Knowledge and experience of using a range of recognised outcome measures and goal setting skills as appropriate to the rehabilitation of patients with stroke. Good understanding of current NHS issues, professional standards, CPD, clinical governance. Able to work as an autonomous practitioner. Attendance at relevant post-graduate neurological training courses e.g. Normal movement, spasticity management, splinting, cognition and perceptual assessment, fatigue management. Experience of working in a neurological rehabilitation setting at band 6 level. Experience of supervising and appraising other staff e.g. rehabilitation assistants. Experience of supervising student occupational therapists. Experience in delivering training to occupational therapists and other members of the MDT. Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rata.
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