Stroke Occupational Therapist Early Supported Stroke Discharge
Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT
Are you a skilled Occupational Therapist, committed and interested in rehabilitation for stroke patients?
Would you like to be part of a strong and developing service committed to providing the best care to the people in Derbyshire?
Do you want to be part of a team that can offer support, a neurology network, in service training and strong supervision?
THEN, WE ARE THE SERVICE FOR YOU.
Come and join the Amber Valley Early Supported Stroke Discharge Team (ESSD) for a fixed term period ending 31st December 2025.
Our team focus is on community rehabilitation of patients following a Stroke, working as part of the MDT.
It is essential that you have a keen interest and some experience in this field. You will have excellent communication and problem-solving skills and the ability to plan and organise competent, evidence-based clinical care.
We will provide you with a supportive environment to develop your skills and experience. Our evolving service has a strong emphasis on high quality, evidence-based care, team work and staff well-being.
You will be required to travel to reach patients in the community and you must be able to access transport.
Main duties of the job
We have an exciting offer available for an Occupational Therapist to gain or increase their skills in stroke rehabilitation working with our Early Supported Stroke Discharge team (ESSD) for a fixed term period ending 31st December 2025.
During your time with us, we will provide mentor and development support; we have a strong network of highly skilled Occupational Therapists across the service and within the team itself. Our aim would be to give you a positive and rewarding year with clinical experience, knowledge and skill development and support.
There are 3 ESSD teams who work closely alongside each other to provide care to people in South Derbyshire, Derby City and Amber Valley. This position would be predominantly based with the Amber Valley team, but where there are capacity needs, you may be required to work flexibly to support the other teams.
The ESSD team is a friendly and supportive team who look forward to supporting a new colleague to develop skills and knowledge in the clinical area they are passionate about.
About us
Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire.
We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in people's own homes and via virtual consultations.
Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualifications
* Bsc / diploma in Occupational Therapy
* HCPC registration
* Ability to travel in the Community
* Documented evidence of Continuing Professional Development
* Postgraduate experience and/or training in Stroke rehabilitation
* Membership of Professional Body and Special Interest Groups particularly Neurological Practice
Experience
* Minimum of 4 years post-graduate experience
* Evidence of experience treating strokes
* Experience of working in physical rehabilitation (all ages)
* Experience of working with carers
* Experience of multi-disciplinary team working
* Minimum of working for 2 years in community setting
* Experience of work within ESSD setting
Skills
* Experience acquired skills in stroke rehabilitation (Including e.g. normal movement, Bobath)
* Use the OT process and associated models, frames of reference and approaches
* Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
* Ability to undertake cognitive/perceptual assessment/rehabilitation
* Ability to maintain documentation that is relevant, concise, accurate and legible
* Excellent communication skills and good time management skills
* Understanding of clinical governance and evidence-based practice
* Splinting Experience
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.
Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT
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