The Community Stroke Rehabilitation is looking for a qualified Occupational Therapist with experience in stroke rehabilitation to join a successful team.
The post is based at either of our two bases: Chester le Street Hospital or Sedgefield Community Hospital, treating patients in and around the Durham Dales, and North Durham area. The successful candidate will work alongside Physiotherapists, Speech and Language Therapists and skilled associates to deliver innovative, evidence-based stroke rehabilitation in patients' own homes and out-patient settings to optimise recovery.
This is a full-time permanent post Monday to Friday 0830-1630.
The role is diverse and challenging, and we are looking for someone to join our friendly team and to meet the needs of patients and bring ideas to the service regarding service delivery and development. This is an exciting opportunity for a candidate to apply their skills in a flexible, innovative manner and to create solutions to offer our patients an optimal rehabilitation journey.
We would welcome an informal chat or visit from any interested candidates. If you feel you have the right skills and knowledge, then we would welcome an application.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be expected to deliver high-quality rehabilitation to stroke survivors throughout North Durham as part of a multidisciplinary team:
* Assessing and reviewing complex stroke survivors
* Manage own diary and caseload of patients and contributing to the MDT
* Own individual responsibilities and share team objectives
* Lead or contribute to creating improvement, transformation and innovation of services
* Contribute to creating a work environment that is marked by pride, enthusiasm and collaboration
* Manage and/or contribute to financial performance and target delivery
* Lead by action and inspire others acting as role model, demonstrating the leadership behaviours and values identified by CDDFT
* Communicate positively and effectively
* Actively give and receive feedback in a constructive manner
* Be adaptable, work with integrity and be trustworthy
* Show constancy, courage and resolve in the pursuit of the vision and aims of CDDFT
* Actively contribute to improving the health and well-being of the population that is served
About us
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder has lead responsibility in delivering the following result areas:
1. Specialist Clinical Practice:
* Maintain specialist clinical skills and provide expert advice to the TAPS in relation to identified specialism
* To organise and prioritise own workload and to monitor those you clinically supervise within a defined area
* To independently screen, prioritise and plan interventions for routine and urgent referrals received within the specialist area
* To use sound clinical judgements to prioritise patients within a demanding and unpredictable environment ensuring effective use of resources.
* To undertake holistic and comprehensive specialist assessments of patients including those with diverse or complex presentations/multi pathologies.
* Manage crisis intervention within the community when role demands.
* To assess capacity, gain valid informed consent and have the ability to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment.
* To maintain timely documentation of clinical records and audit the documentation of supervisees, ensuring compliance with standards set down by the Trust, HCPC and relevant professional bodies.
* Establish and maintain empathetic relationships with patients and carers.
* To effectively communicate complex and often highly sensitive and emotional information regarding diagnosis, rehabilitation aims and expected outcomes of treatment to patients and carers.
1. Leader of Clinical Practice:
* To communicate effectively with patients and carers to maximise rehabilitation potential.
* To liaise with, refer to and advise the multidisciplinary team and other professionals in regard to the management and discharge of patients in your care.
* To take delegated responsibility from more senior therapist in managing patients with particular conditions.
* To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of your work.
* To communicate effectively and work collaboratively with medical, nursing and therapy colleagues.
* To participate in the clinical governance procedures.
* To deputise for the Band 7 clinical lead therapist in terms of operational issues when asked to do so.
2. Manager of Resources:
* Plans and implements a team profile and participates in the recruitment, selection, induction and retention of staff.
* Appraise and develop clinical activities within the team.
* To contribute towards the provision of flexible and timely services.
* To formally supervise lesser experienced staff, and assistants.
* To be actively involved in the collection of appropriate data and statistics for the use of the department.
3. Professional Development:
* To be responsible for your own Continuous Professional Development.
* To participate in the staff appraisal scheme and Personal Development Plan.
* To be an active member of the in-service training programme.
* To undertake the measurement and evaluation of your work and current practices.
* To participate in clinical supervision.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* BSc/MSc in Occupational Therapy or equivalent
* Evidence of CPD, including attendance at recent post-graduate courses relevant to the clinical fields in the specialism
Desirable
* An understanding of County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust, its culture, strategic direction, achievements and NHS standing
* Involvement in specific interest groups
Statutory Registration
Essential
* HCPC registered Occupational Therapist
Desirable
* Member of RCOT
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
* In depth and up to date knowledge and skills in the assessment and treatment of a wide range of physical disabilities
* Remain updated with professional practice and new research
* Understand clinical governance and its implications for services.
* Ability to comprehend and work within the Trusts policies of data protections, equal opportunities and health and safety.
* Ability to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day.
* Ability to cope with working in a stressful environment.
* Ability to work independently and organise, prioritise and delegate workload.
* Understand the legal responsibilities of the profession.
* Able to organise, prioritise and delegate.
* Evidence of self-directed learning and critical appraisal skills.
Desirable
* Able to use own initiative appropriately to enhance service delivery.
* Presentational skills.
* Competent IT skills (e.g. for electronic record keeping, emails).
* Evidence of participation in research/audit.
* Clinical supervision of other therapy staff, assistants and students.
* Clinical educator experience.
* Ability to challenge professional boundaries.
Experience
Essential
* Comprehensive and relevant qualified experience in stroke rehabilitation including recent general rehabilitation experience.
* Experience of collaborative working within multidisciplinary teams.
* Evidence of communication skill within a wide variety of settings.
Desirable
* Experienced in staff appraisal.
* Experienced in working in a variety of settings.
* Experience of crisis management.
Special Requirements
Essential
* Ability to travel and carry small items of equipment on a daily basis to fulfil the requirements of the post.
* Commitment, motivation and ability to work flexibly within a multidisciplinary service.
Employer details
Employer name
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Sedgefield Community Hospital
Salters Lane
Sedgefield
Stockton-on-tees
Cleveland
TS21 3EE
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