Occupational Therapist - Stroke & Neuro Early Supported Discharge
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University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust was formed on the 1st October 2020 when Royal Bournemouth & Christchurch Hospital NHS Foundation Trust merged with Poole Hospital.
Hospitals covered by the Trust include: Royal Bournemouth Hospital, Castle Lane East, Bournemouth, Dorset BH7 7DW; Poole Hospital, Longfleet Road, Poole BH15 2JB; Christchurch Hospital, Fairmile Road, Christchurch, Dorset BH23 2JX.
Key Details
Location: University Hospitals Dorset - All Sites, Dorset, BH7 7DW
Contract Type: 12 months (Fixed Term- 12 Months)
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Includes 7 day working, with 1 in 6 weekends and bank holiday cover.)
Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 pa / pro rata
Grade: Band 6
Job Overview
We are looking for a motivated, forward-thinking Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our Early Supported Discharge team at University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust. Participation in weekend working and late shifts are integral to this role.
This role requires State Registered (HCPC) Qualification/ BSc (Hons), MSc or Equivalent in Occupational Therapy.
Responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Staff recruited are expected to be available to work flexibly across all our Trust locations to meet service demands.
Minimum Requirements
Experience
* Minimum of 18-24 months of postgraduate experience across core areas - Neurology - Older Peoples Services - Orthopaedics
* Experience of working within an NHS acute/rehab hospital
Qualifications
* BSc (Hons), MSc or Equivalent in Occupational Therapy
* State Registered (HCPC)
Technical Skills Competencies
* Ability to assess, manage & treat neurological conditions and patients with complex multi pathologies at specialist level
* Therapeutic moving & handling skills at specialist level
* Ability to teach & supervise band 5 staff & assistants
* Skills in goal setting & evaluating outcome measures
Knowledge
* Sound understanding of the pathology of neurological conditions
* Basic understanding of Neuroplasticity and theoretical rationale behind neurotherapy interventions
* Knowledge of the clinical pathway for neurological patients from acute care to long term management
* Knowledge and understanding of the Discharge to Assess pathways
Personal Attributes
* Self-motivated
* Flexibility to respond to urgent requests, changes to plans etc.
Further Details
For informal visits, please contact Michelle Heath, Team Lead, ESDEmail at [email protected], Telephone number 0300 019 4003.
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