Overview
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The rotational post involves team management across the stroke and neuro rehab pathway. The service includes the Stroke Rehabilitation unit at Newton Abbot hospital, the acute stroke unit at Torbay hospital and the community neuro teams in South Devon which also incorporates ESD. The team works across George Earle ward (Torbay Hospital) and Templer ward (Newton Abbot Hospital), and covers the community neuro rehabilitation team across the Torbay and South Devon patches.
Job responsibilities
* To provide a high standard of occupational therapy services to people presenting with stroke and other neurological conditions in inpatient units, community settings or as outpatients, including the early supported discharge service.
* Work across different parts of the pathway, collaborating with other Band 7 Occupational and Physiotherapy staff to provide clinical and operational leadership.
* Chair case conferences, lead on complex discharge planning, manage patient flow and staff deployment.
* Lead service development, assess demand and capacity, and promote a strengths-based approach in all aspects of care.
* Contribute to service improvements and ensure high quality care delivery across the team.
* Weekend working is a requirement of the post.
Job Description
Act as a key source of clinical expertise in the assessment and management of stroke and neurological conditions within the team for patients, Occupational Therapists, students, Assistants Practitioners, Rehabilitation Support Workers and other healthcare professionals. Approximately 70% of time is direct patient contact, and 30% of time is spent on service development, operational management and as expert advisor for other staff.
Person Specification
Essential
* Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
* Extensive clinical experience at a specialist level in neurology, including experience with behavioural and severe cognitive difficulties
* Experience of staff appraisal
* Experience of working in the NHS at a Band 6 level
Desirable
* Post graduate MSc
Additional information
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and will require a Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered. Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer details
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Torbay Hospital, Newton Rd, Torquay, TQ27AA
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