Job summary 2 Posts Available for this Role 1x Secondment / Fixed Term Contract - 31.5 hours per week 1x Permanent Contract - 25.5 hours per week We have opportunity in the Stroke Team at the Royal Derby Hospital. We have two posts available with consideration to full and part time, secondment, fixed term or permanent. We are looking for a passionate Occupational therapist with a specialist interest in stroke.We are looking for someone with demonstrable post graduate experience including experience working in an acute setting and with a working knowledge of treating stroke patients and /or neuro patients. This post offers regular supervision, in-service training sessions along with the opportunity to develop clinical competencies as part of your appraisal. This post will offer you the opportunity to develop your skills in this clinical field within a supportive multi-disciplinary team (MDT) in order to support stroke patients throughout different stages of the stroke pathway. You will be required to have excellent communication skills, time management and prioritisation skills to work as part of the MDT. You will be required to assess and rehabilitate a variety of patients on the Stroke Units. You will be expected to make effective and timely decisions on a person's rehabilitation potential and need for further therapy provision. You will be responsible for providing on-going assessment and treatment, working on patient centred goals with the aim to increase function and independence. Main duties of the job - To carry out an initial neurological therapy assessment to identify post stroke deficits and to clinically reason the need for further assessment and treatment. - To identify the most appropriate form of ongoing assessment including functional assessments, seating, upper limb and need for splinting along with standardised cognitive and mood screens. - To set patient centred goals, devise and regularly review treatment plans to achieve these. - To work closely with the MDT to identify rehabilitation potential and the most appropriate setting for this to occur e.g. stroke rehab unit / own home. - To communicate effectively with patient, family and wider organisations in order to effectively support patients recovery and co-ordinate a safe transfer of care / discharge. -To effectively manage own caseload, prioritise and delegate to Generic Therapy Assistants. - To identify all necessary equipment to facilitate discharge and complete timely referrals to equipment supplier. - To complete clear and concise referrals to other services and co-ordinate a timely discharge to ensure maintenance of patient flow. - To ensure compliance with mandatory training and ensure all trust policies are followed. Closing date: 30 April 2025 Interview date: 14 May 2025 About us 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 and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work. 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 Key Facts: We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day. We are the 4 th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week. An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country. Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily. Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres. We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres. We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day. UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff. Date posted 23 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year pro rata pa Contract Secondment Working pattern Part-time Reference number 320-CDCS-3595 Job locations Royal Derby Hospital Uttoxeter Road Derby DE22 3NE Job description Job 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. If you are applying for an Internal Secondment, please ensure you have spoken to your line manager and have their support prior to your application. Please speak to the Recruitment Team if you have any questions. Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship Impacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS Employers Job description Job 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. If you are applying for an Internal Secondment, please ensure you have spoken to your line manager and have their support prior to your application. Please speak to the Recruitment Team if you have any questions. Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship Impacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS Employers Person Specification Qualifications Essential HCPC registered (2) Evidence of CPD maintained in portfolio (2) Occupational Therapy Degree (2) Evidence of CPD maintained in portfolio (2) Desirable Further relevant post graduate training courses attended (2) Experience Essential Post graduate experience, including neurology and rehabilitation (2) Experience working as part of an MDT (2) Desirable Involvement in audit, research and understanding quality issues (2) Experience of supervising staff and completing appraisals (2) Experience of contributing to clinical education of less experienced staff/students (2) Skills and Ability Essential Planning and organisation skills to enable effective time management of own patients (2) Evidence of delegating tasks appropriately (2) Demonstrate an advanced level of written and verbal communication skills (2) Evidence of effective moving and handling of patients as part of the assessment and rehabilitation process. (2) Desirable Evidence of the assessment and fabrication of splints. (2) Evidence of seating and wheelchair assessment and prescription skills (2) Knowledge Essential Comprehensive working knowledge of the role of OT in stroke (2) Desirable Evidence of a working knowledge of stroke guidelines (2) Evidence of knowledge in the area of cognition and perception (2) Person Specification Qualifications Essential HCPC registered (2) Evidence of CPD maintained in portfolio (2) Occupational Therapy Degree (2) Evidence of CPD maintained in portfolio (2) Desirable Further relevant post graduate training courses attended (2) Experience Essential Post graduate experience, including neurology and rehabilitation (2) Experience working as part of an MDT (2) Desirable Involvement in audit, research and understanding quality issues (2) Experience of supervising staff and completing appraisals (2) Experience of contributing to clinical education of less experienced staff/students (2) Skills and Ability Essential Planning and organisation skills to enable effective time management of own patients (2) Evidence of delegating tasks appropriately (2) Demonstrate an advanced level of written and verbal communication skills (2) Evidence of effective moving and handling of patients as part of the assessment and rehabilitation process. (2) Desirable Evidence of the assessment and fabrication of splints. (2) Evidence of seating and wheelchair assessment and prescription skills (2) Knowledge Essential Comprehensive working knowledge of the role of OT in stroke (2) Desirable Evidence of a working knowledge of stroke guidelines (2) Evidence of knowledge in the area of cognition and perception (2) 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Derby Hospital Uttoxeter Road Derby DE22 3NE Employer's website https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)