Job summary
An opportunity has become available for a motivated individual to join the Hull and East Riding Community Stroke Service to provide specialist assessment and rehabilitation to Stroke Survivors living in the Hull and East Riding area. This service is provided by a multidisciplinary team comprised of Specialist Stroke Nurses, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Associate Practitioners and Administrative support.
The team provides specialist stroke rehabilitation, using a goal setting approach. The service in Hull is offered over 7 days however, the service in the East Riding is offered over 5 days. In-patient rehabilitation is provided via beds in our Community Stroke Unit, whilst community-based therapy continues in the patient's own home. This post will be rotational across the community and bedded areas.
Main duties of the job
We work closely with our colleagues in Hull and East Riding Social Services. The team has an innovative approach and worked with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra to develop pioneering creative music making as therapy for stroke survivors.
Mentorship and supervision are provided by the senior staff within a friendly, multidisciplinary, supportive environment. The ability to commute within the Trusts geographical area with access to the appropriate means of transport is essential.
For informal enquiries, please contact Anna Marritt, Operations Manager () or Clare Nicholson Advanced Practitioner Occupational Therapist (), on 01482 303669. Please do not ring this number for application packages.
About us
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specification for the main responsibilities associated to the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. Current HPC professional registration
2. Degree / diploma on Physiotherapy or Occupational therapy
Desirable
3. Post Graduate Diploma in relevant specialist area or Professional qualification to Degree level supplemented by specialist accredited training and experience in specialist field(s) equivalent to post graduate diploma level.
Knowledge
Essential
4. Full understanding of relevant policy, legislation and guidance relevant to clinical and service area
5. Full understanding/application of relevant clinical practice/standards/audit within identified clinical area
6. Specialist understanding of relevant clinical practice, standards and protocols within identified clinical area
7. Evidence of undertaking audits/surveys
8. Basic IT skills
Desirable
9. Member of specialist interest group/network, locally or regionally
10. Develop to advanced/expert understanding of relevant clinical practice, standards and protocols within identified clinical area
Experience
Essential
11. Evidence of sound post-registration professional practice
12. Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) relevant to the clinical area at a specialist level of care
13. Experience of multi-agency/professional working
14. Experience of case load management within specialist service area
15. Evidence of promoting/supporting active patient/relative involvement/participation
Desirable
16. Experience of complex case load management within specialist service area