Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for aforward thinking, enthusiastic, and motivated Specialist Occupational Therapist to join the Stroke Therapy Team based at the Royal Bolton Hospital, with the possibility to rotate through the community stroke team and neurorehabilitation services in the future. The role is within the Stroke Therapy service based at the Royal Bolton Hospital and may support the wider Stroke Therapy and Community Stroke team based at Breightmet Health Centre. The post holder will be part of a friendly and dynamic team working closely to provide collaborative care and specialist Occupational Therapy treatment, intervention and advice. The successful applicant will work as part of a well established and highly skilled Stroke Therapy multidisciplinary team, alongside physiotherapists, speech and language therapists, psychologists, therapy assistants and nurses. The service actively encourages training and staff development supported by experienced senior staff. The post holder will benefit from working within a supportive team, with a robust supervision and appraisal programme, excellent in-house training and CPD. Supervision and support will be provided by Band 7 Occupational Therapists. Main duties of the job To work as an autonomous practitioner within the stroke therapy service supported by highly specialist therapists. To perform therapeutic assessment of patients with diverse presentations and complex physical and psychological conditions, to provide a diagnosis and develop and deliver individualised treatment programmes. To manage a defined caseload, using evidence based, client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions. To provide clinical education, advice and support for junior therapy staff and support staff. To provide highly specialist knowledge, skills and advice to clients, and be a source of expertise for therapy staff, other members of the MDT and other agencies. To supervise, educate and assess the performance of therapy students. To contribute to service research and audit activities. To propose any service changes within own professional speciality area. About us The aims of this Trust are to improve the health of and provide the best possible care to the population in which we serve and ensure that our staff have joy and pride in their work. We are striving to recruit a workforce that reflects the communities in which we serve. We value our staff and can offer excellent opportunities for further training and development. We are keen to reflect our local population and therefore applications from all sectors of the community are welcomed You will be required to be able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service and its users, which could include participation in a weekend rota and may cross cover other services including the community stroke and neurorehabilitation therapy team if required Date posted 05 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year Per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 241-839-IC-24 Job locations Royal Bolton Hospital Bolton BL4 0JR Job description Job responsibilities For further information regarding the key responsibilities of this role, please see the attached job description. If you have any further questions regarding this role, please do not hesitate to contact us via the information below. Job description Job responsibilities For further information regarding the key responsibilities of this role, please see the attached job description. If you have any further questions regarding this role, please do not hesitate to contact us via the information below. Person Specification Qualifications Essential OT degree Registered with HCPC Evidence CPD / post grad training in specialist area Clinical educators course / supervise students Desirable Membership of appropriate professional body Membership of professional special interest group Experience Essential Broad range of clinical experience prior to specialising. Experience working within neurology/neurorehabilitation/stroke (Acute and /or community) with practitioners from own or other professions who are experienced in this area. Experience of managing a caseload of neurological clients with complex needs. Experience of effective team working experience of supervising junior staff / students Experience working in NHS Desirable Experience of treating patients who do not speak English or have barriers to communication participation in clinical audit Skills Essential Ability to use and apply Assessment and treatment with patients with neurological impairment Ability to pass knowledge and skills onto others Work with data protection and trust policies Lead and inspire others Establish good working relationships Computer skills Knowledge Essential Knowledge of neurological conditions/stroke and management achieved through in-depth experience or study Development of additional knowledge through specialist training and experience in order to be able to manage a caseload of complex needs Demonstrate learning about all the professions within the team. An understanding of quality governance and evidence based practice Knowledge of recent NHS & Trust developments and their impact on the service other Essential ability to work flexible hrs and weekends Desirable Car driver Person Specification Qualifications Essential OT degree Registered with HCPC Evidence CPD / post grad training in specialist area Clinical educators course / supervise students Desirable Membership of appropriate professional body Membership of professional special interest group Experience Essential Broad range of clinical experience prior to specialising. Experience working within neurology/neurorehabilitation/stroke (Acute and /or community) with practitioners from own or other professions who are experienced in this area. Experience of managing a caseload of neurological clients with complex needs. Experience of effective team working experience of supervising junior staff / students Experience working in NHS Desirable Experience of treating patients who do not speak English or have barriers to communication participation in clinical audit Skills Essential Ability to use and apply Assessment and treatment with patients with neurological impairment Ability to pass knowledge and skills onto others Work with data protection and trust policies Lead and inspire others Establish good working relationships Computer skills Knowledge Essential Knowledge of neurological conditions/stroke and management achieved through in-depth experience or study Development of additional knowledge through specialist training and experience in order to be able to manage a caseload of complex needs Demonstrate learning about all the professions within the team. An understanding of quality governance and evidence based practice Knowledge of recent NHS & Trust developments and their impact on the service other Essential ability to work flexible hrs and weekends Desirable Car driver 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 Bolton NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Bolton Hospital Bolton BL4 0JR Employer's website http://www.boltonft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)