Static Band 5 Stroke Occupational Therapist
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Are you a motivated, forward-thinking Occupational Therapist?
Do you have a keen interest in Stroke and Neurological assessment and rehabilitation?
Would you enjoy developing your experience & expertise in an acute setting?
Do you want to receive the training and support to achieve this? If so, this could be the post for you!
We are looking for a Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join our Stroke team at University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust based at Bournemouth Hospital for a fixed term 1 year contract.
The successful applicant will be required to provide neurological skilled Occupational Therapy assessment and treatment to clients with neurological problems, including assessment, acute rehabilitation, discharge planning and appropriate onward referral. We are looking for an innovative Occupational Therapist who is keen to develop their skills in the area of stroke, who can demonstrate effective communication skills and the ability to implement evidence-based practice.
The team is an integrated Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and Speech and Language Therapy team. Work within this post provides an ideal opportunity to develop skills in stroke assessment and early rehabilitation, receive training and support to develop stroke skills and be a positive influence on patient care.
To be successful in securing this post, you will have:
* Experience of working as an occupational therapist or placements in an acute hospital
* Willingness to participate in 7 day working on a rota basis
* Ability to drive and hold a clean driver’s license
Please see the person specification for the full requirements for the post.
Participation in a 1 in 6 weekend working roster.
We are keen to discuss your individual requirements and development needs so do get in touch with us to see what we can offer you! We will consider full-time or part-time applicants.
Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Interview Date: TBC
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued team mates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
In some cases this means that a service may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Nicola Hann Job title: Inpatient Stroke Therapy Team Lead Email address: nicola.hann@uhd.nhs.uk Telephone number: 0300 019 6259.
If you would like to come and see our inpatient stroke therapy service please do contact and arrange a visit with us.
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