Occupational Therapist Stroke and Neurology
NHS AfC: Band 5
Main area: Stroke and Neurology
Grade: NHS AfC: Band 5
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Will include weekend working)
Job ref: 381-CT-6867871
Site: SWB NHS Trust
Town: Sandwell & West Birmingham
Salary: £29,970 - £36,483 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 21/01/2025 23:59
Sandwell & West Birmingham NHS Trust is a friendly, integrated healthcare provider focused on improving the life chances and health outcomes of our diverse population.
Job overview
Are you an enthusiastic and motivated Occupational Therapist (OT) with a special interest in Stroke and Neurology? We have a fantastic opportunity for a Band 5 OT who is passionate about improving the lives of people to join our friendly therapy team as a static OT with the Stroke and Neurology service.
If successful, you will become part of our established, integrated Stroke and Neuro therapy service, working across all aspects of acute rehab and community care. Delivery of a high quality service and development of our staff is a high priority.
Main duties of the job
As an OT within the Stroke and Neurology therapy team you will gain experience by rotating across our key services:
* Acute Stroke and Neurology - in-patients
* Stroke Rehabilitation - in-patients
* Community Stroke Rehabilitation - Integrated Community Stroke Service
You will use and develop your core OT skills to complete neurological assessments, developing patient-centered goals to guide treatment plans and establishing rehabilitation prescriptions.
Opportunities in this role include:
* Completing assessments and treatment plans for patients with a variety of health conditions and backgrounds.
* Completing specialist Occupational Therapy assessments including cognitive assessments.
* Working in an integrated Therapy service that will further develop your skills and knowledge as a holistic practitioner.
* Promoting discharge to assess by adopting a ‘home first’ mindset.
* Championing the role of Occupational Therapy within the department, trust and local area.
* Opportunity to be involved in supervision of students and develop own skills to become a practice educator.
* Access to training, supervision, competency frameworks and professional development groups.
Support through peer group meetings and robust supervision structures.
Person specification
Experience
* Broad clinical experience at undergraduate level.
* Working as part of an Occupational Therapy team and Multi-disciplinary team.
* Experience of Stroke/Neuro at either under-grad or post-grad level.
* Involvement in audit and research.
Qualifications
* Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy.
* HCPC Registration.
* Portfolio evidence of development.
* Membership of B.A.O.T.
Knowledge
* Knowledge of Occupational Therapy at graduate level.
* Understanding of the legal responsibilities of the profession.
* Knowledge of Professional Standards of Practice and Code of Conduct.
* The ability to comprehend and work within Trust policies of data protection, equal opportunities and health and safety.
* Understanding of clinical governance and its implications for the Occupational Therapy Service.
* An appreciation of the impact of cognition and communication on recovery and rehabilitation.
* Understanding of occupational therapy within acute care.
* Experience or evidence of special interest in Stroke and Neuro.
Communication
* Able to speak, receive and issue instructions in English concerning patients without risk of misunderstandings in group and individual settings.
As a major employer in the Black Country and West Birmingham region, we are committed to supporting all employees to achieve a healthy work-life balance. We encourage all prospective applicants to discuss their individual circumstances with the Recruiting Manager as part of the onboarding process.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Name: Sian Randerson
Job title: Service Lead for Stroke and Neurology
Email address: sian.randerson@nhs.net
Telephone number: 07870385509
If you would like any further information or arrange a visit to meet the team and see the service please contact Sian Randerson - Therapy Service Lead for Stroke and Neurology.
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