University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Occupational Therapist to join our excellent Regional Neurosciences Centre in a Stroke role at University Hospital Southampton. The workforce has recently been increased with additional funding following the RCP guidelines recommendations, and will support the transition to 24/7 MT in March 2025.
This is a full time (1 wte) opportunity based across the 41 beds encompassing hyper acute stroke, acute stroke, and the stroke rehabilitation service. UHS is well supported with a Stroke pathway to optimise flow into the community.
We are looking for a skilled and dynamic OT to provide senior clinical and operational leadership alongside the current senior therapists within the UHS stroke team and assist with strategic development of the therapy service within neurosciences. The role will also require teaching postgraduate/undergraduate students as well as providing specialist advice to onward care providers.
You will work as part of a combined therapy services team delivering patient care across a 7-day service, including weekends and bank holidays, on a roster basis.
This post is part of the wider Therapy services department. You will have many opportunities to develop new skills and knowledge through our in-service training. You will be part of a large department of over 300wte Therapy staff including Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Therapy support staff.
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working. Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Specific to this role we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what's possible for the role and service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the Job Description and Main Responsibilities section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
* Patient First
* Always Improving
* Working Together
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential
* Master's degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent level of experience
* Current HCPC registration
* Significant relevant clinical experience or with the ability to demonstrate significant experience in Occupational Therapy practice
* Evidence of proven leadership and supervisory skills
* Previous experience within relevant clinical area
* Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
* Evidence of continuing professional development
* Experience of audit, evaluation, or research
* Evidence of implementing change in a clinical environment
Desirable
* Management qualification, or equivalent experience
* Leadership qualification, or experience
* Able to demonstrate sound understanding of healthcare priorities and political agendas
* Attendance at post-graduation courses, or conferences, relevant to clinical area
* Experience working in an acute hospital setting
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
Address
University Hospital Southampton
Tremona Road
Southampton
SO14 2AA
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