We have an exciting opportunity for an Occupational Therapist to work in our friendly community stroke team. If you are interested in gaining new skills in stroke rehabilitation or if you already had experience and rehabilitation is your passion, then this is the opportunity is for you!
You will be working closely with your AHP colleagues to deliver high quality care to patients with stroke and other neurological conditions.
You will be part of a well-structured MDT with support from experienced clinical specialists within the team across all professions.
There is a dedicated in service training program, regular clinical and management supervisions, team meetings and a dedicated MDT. There are also opportunities for funded training to further develop clinical or leadership skills.
To support this service, we require a full Band 6 Occupational Therapist.The position is 37.5hrs per week. This services provides cover at the weekend so the successful candidate would be required to participate in the weekend roster.
You will be joining a friendly, dynamic and cohesive integrated community therapy team which prides itself on close working relationships with the MDT. Person-centred care and an approach which promotes self-management and independence are at the centre of our philosophy.
We require a person who is an excellent communicator with a flexible approach, who can work autonomously but has close support of colleagues when required.
We strive to use current best practice and do so by regularly reviewing our service and adapting to provide patients with the best possible outcomes using evidence based practice.
HCPC registration and a degree/diploma in Occupational Therapy is required for this role. Also a strong team player and proactive problem solver is an advantage.
It is also essential to hold a full valid driving license and have access to a car to use regularly for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).
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• To provide Occupational Therapy assessment to stroke and neurological patients with diverse physical and cognitive presentations, and deliver an individualised treatment programme, in patients homes and community settings.
• To hold responsibility for own case load, working without direct supervision. Supervision takes the form of regular formal training and clinical reasoning sessions, peer review, case conferences and reflective practice. Access to advice and support from a senior occupational therapist is available regularly.
• To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner.
• To provide expert advice, guidance and information to health and social care professionals, carers and relatives and other non-professionals.
• To work as a member of the Community Neurological Service which specialises in the treatment and management of patients with stroke and other neurological conditions.
• To be responsible for clinical supervision, education and assessment of a band five or rehabilitation assistant.
Please see the job description for the full details of the roles and responsibilities within this post.
This advert closes on Thursday 16 Jan 2025
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