Experienced Occupational Therapist - Stroke
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Job Overview
This is a fixed-term/secondment post until 27/02/2026, due to maternity cover.
If you are a Hywel Dda University Health Board employee applying as a secondment, please obtain your current manager's approval prior to applying.
You will be part of a stroke team comprising acute and community staff, led by a clinical lead Occupational Therapist. The team is friendly and supportive.
Your duties include assessing patients with new strokes, providing rehabilitation to support discharge, and potentially continuing rehab in the community or at home. The team collaborates closely with multidisciplinary colleagues, emphasizing a holistic, person-centred approach that aims for safe return to independence.
Main duties
* Applying your expertise in stroke rehabilitation and manual handling.
* Managing a diverse, unpredictable caseload autonomously.
* Adapting to a dynamic, high-pressure environment.
Working for our organization
Hywel Dda University Health Board provides NHS healthcare services across multiple counties in Wales, with various hospitals, community facilities, and specialized services. We operate a bilingual policy, welcoming applications in Welsh or English.
Applicants are advised to tailor their applications to meet the specific criteria outlined in the Person Specification to ensure full consideration.
Additional information
By applying, you consent to your data being processed in accordance with Data Protection legislation and NHS policies. Sponsorship may be required for non-UK/ROI applicants.
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