Main area Stroke Grade Band 5 Contract 9 months (1x Secondment / Fixed Term and 1x Permanent Post available) Hours Part time - 31.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday with occasional single weekend day cover (toil back the following week)) Job ref 320-CDCS-3595
Employer University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Royal Derby Hospital Town Derby Salary £29,970 - £36,483 pro rata pa Salary period Yearly Closing 30/04/2025 23:59 Interview date 14/05/2025
Static Band 5 Occupational Therapist Stroke
Band 5
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Job overview
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
1. To carry out an initial neurological therapy assessment to identify post stroke deficits and to clinically reason the need for further assessment and treatment.
2. 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.
3. To set patient centred goals, devise and regularly review treatment plans to achieve these.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. To effectively manage own caseload, prioritise and delegate to Generic Therapy Assistants.
7. To identify all necessary equipment to facilitate discharge and complete timely referrals to equipment supplier.
8. To complete clear and concise referrals to other services and co-ordinate a timely discharge to ensure maintenance of patient flow.
9. To ensure compliance with mandatory training and ensure all trust policies are followed.
Working for our organisation
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.
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
Detailed job description and main 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.
Minimum Requirements
* HCPC registered
* Occupational Therapy Degree
* Evidence of CPD maintained in portfolio
* Post graduate experience, including neurology and rehabilitation
* Experience working as part of an MDT
Skills and Ability
* Planning and organisation skills to enable effective time management of own patients
* Demonstrate an advanced level of written and verbal communication skills
Knowledge
* Comprehensive working knowledge of the role of OT in stroke
* Evidence of a working knowledge of stroke guidelines
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, therefore it is advisable that you apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
Most of our posts are subject to a DBS check, however having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from obtaining a position. Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role.
Name Jo Haste Job title Lead Occupational Therapist Acute Stroke Unit Email address joanne.haste@nhs.net Telephone number 01332 788280
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