Advanced Occupational Therapist, Stroke/Neurosciences
University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Occupational Therapist to join our excellent Regional Neurosciences Centre in a Stroke role at University Hospital Southampton. The workforce has recently been increased with additional funding following the RCP guidelines recommendations, and will support the transition to 24/7 MT in March 2025.
This is a full time (1 wte) opportunity based across the 41 beds encompassing hyper acute stroke, acute stroke, and the stroke rehabilitation service. UHS is well supported with a Stroke pathway to optimise flow into the community.
We are looking for a skilled and dynamic OT to provide senior clinical and operational leadership alongside the current senior therapists within the UHS stroke team and assist with strategic development of the therapy service within neurosciences. The role will also require teaching postgraduate/undergraduate students as well as providing specialist advice to onward care providers.
You will work as part of a combined therapy services team delivering patient care across a 7-day service, including weekends and bank holidays, on a roster basis.
This post is part of the wider Therapy services department. You will have many opportunities to develop new skills and knowledge through our in-service training. You will be part of a large department of over 300wte Therapy staff including Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Therapy support staff.
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.
UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Specific to this role we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what's possible for the role and service.
Job responsibilities
This is an excellent opportunity for a B7 OT wishing to update their acute skills, or an experienced B6 OT who is looking to progress into a leadership role for the first time and further develop their career in neurosciences.
This role offers you the chance to work in a friendly, supportive MDT environment with a team committed to improving patient care and experience. You will be completing highly specialised assessments, goal-directed treatments, and multi-therapy discharge planning. You will be required to liaise closely with local community services, specialist regional units & local DGHs.
We are looking for someone who is passionate about high quality patient centred care within the stroke service, with excellent communication skills and the ability to work flexibly to accommodate the ever-changing nature of both acute and rehabilitation environments.
The postholder is responsible for managing a varied and complex caseload as well as supporting and supervising B3-6 staff & students. All our therapy staff are required to be able to undertake flexible working over a 7-day period.
The post holder, once competent, would be expected to work independently at weekends, on twilights and be involved in the trust wide therapy on-call rota.
As a teaching hospital we have a close working relationship with UoS and other local universities and can support staff with opportunities to develop/teach students, through lectures/workshops alongside traditional placement experience.
Please ensure you fulfil all the essential criteria and have read the job description before applying. We actively encourage all potential applicants to contact us to ask any questions you may have.
Person Specification
Trust Values
* Always Improving
* Working Together
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
* Master's degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent level of experience
* Current HCPC registration
* Significant relevant clinical experience or with the ability to demonstrate significant experience in Occupational Therapy practice
* Evidence of proven leadership and supervisory skills
* Previous experience within relevant clinical area
* Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
* Evidence of continuing professional development
* Experience of audit, evaluation, or research
* Evidence of implementing change in a clinical environment
* Leadership qualification, or experience
* Able to demonstrate sound understanding of healthcare priorities and political agendas
* Attendance at post-graduation courses, or conferences, relevant to clinical area
* Experience working in an acute hospital setting
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.
University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
£46,148 to £52,809 a year Per Annum (PA) Pro Rata
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