A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Occupational Therapist to join our new Stroke/Critical Care rotation.
You will be supported by the Band 7 OT for Stroke/Critical Care and be working closely with a team of qualified and non-qualified Occupational Therapy colleagues across the pathways. You will also be working closely with other AHP colleagues within Stroke and Critical Care.
The successful candidate will advocate for patients and contribute to the rehabilitation MDT/goal setting. You will continue to work with these patients to formulate a safe discharge plan into the community. You will contribute to the development of critical care rehabilitation services for patients along the pathway.
For the Critical Care rotation, the successful applicant will work alongside a strong multidisciplinary team of Consultants, Advanced Clinical Practitioners, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Rehabilitation Practitioners to provide early rehabilitation of physical, cognitive, and psychosocial assessment and interventions.
For the stroke rotation, the successful applicant will work in a dedicated OT team, alongside a supportive MDT, to deliver Occupational Therapy as part of a 7-day service. Predominantly based on a combined Stroke Unit, the team treat patients in the hyper-acute, acute and rehabilitation stages of their Stroke admission. The team also provide an Early Supported Discharge service which provides outreach therapy services from the Stroke Unit, enabling patients to continue therapy with staff at home following discharge. The team is committed to delivering high standards of care across the whole patient pathway in line with National Clinical Guidelines for Stroke. As well as providing care for Stroke patients, the team also treat patients with other Neurological conditions within the Trust.
We are seeking applications from individuals with a passion for providing rehabilitation for people with Neurological conditions. Time management skills are essential; as well as the ability to be flexible to be able to manage a mixed acute and rehab caseload in a busy setting. Excellent communication skills will be key, as you will be working with patients and their families in stressful and complex situations. The successful candidate will also demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and be committed to team working both within OT and the wider MDT.
We are commissioned to provide a seven-day service, so flexibility to work weekends will be required.
The Trust is committed to supporting and developing staff through the appraisal and supervision process. Band 6 staff have individual supervision and peer support as well as access to training and competency packages.
As a trust we offer
• onsite parking,
• wellbeing hub
• counselling,
• onsite exercise classes,
• the royal mile (one mile circuit around the hospital grounds),
• a number of refreshment outlets,
• onsite post office
• cash machines,
• fruit and vegetable stall that visits throughout the week
• outdoor seating areas to facilitate staff breaks Asdepartment we offer:
• apprenticeship schemes,
• departmental emotional support,
• regular catch ups with head of department
• regular supervision
• yearly appraisal
• in-service training programmes
• formal and informal support
The key to our success is simple: our people. With your experience, energy and commitment, you’ll be able to make a huge difference.
Please see the Job description document for further information about the role and job requirements. Please do not hesitate to get in touch should you have any questions.
Visits to the department are welcomed. For further information, an informal discussion, or to arrange a visit, please contact Rebecca Sheldon, Head of Occupational Therapy (01246 512648) or Elizabeth McAndrew, Lead Occupational Therapist (01246 512181)
This advert closes on Sunday 16 Mar 2025
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