Band 3 Occupational Therapy Assistant – Acute Stroke Unit
This is a fixed‑term secondment for 12 months to cover maternity leave. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
The role involves supporting the Acute Stroke Unit Therapy Team with functional assessment, rehabilitation, discharge planning, and group sessions for neuro patients.
Responsibilities
* Assist occupational therapists in the therapeutic management of patients.
* Facilitate and participate in ongoing patient treatment and assessment under supervision.
* Adjust own clinical interventions based on the fluctuating needs of patients under OT supervision.
* Assist in the implementation, evaluation, and modification of OT interventions.
* Conduct assessment of patients’ functional activities, including personal care assessments, meal preparation, and home visits as required.
* Provide a high‑quality, effective, and efficient occupational therapy service.
* Provide a range of activities, instructing and guiding patients individually or in groups to achieve identified goals and promote independence under OT supervision.
* Undertake delegated tasks to contribute to the safe and smooth running of the service.
* Carry out outreach and community work under OT supervision.
* Drive for access visits and home visits using a lease car.
Qualifications
* Good prior experience working with neuro patients.
* Ability to run group sessions.
* Strong IT skills.
* Demonstrated commitment to values of Compassion, Aspiration, Resourcefulness and Excellence.
* Excellent communication skills for building rapport with patients, relatives/carers and multidisciplinary team.
* Ability to adapt clinical interventions to patient needs under supervision.
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