Contact Vicki Newton for more information- Therapy Team Leader
About The Role
We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to join our Stroke and Neurology Therapy Team at Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust. This is a 30hourperweek role within a supportive, highly skilled multidisciplinary service.
Our team of Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists work across two sites:
Pinderfields Hospital (A2 Acute Stroke / Neurology)
Dewsbury District Hospital (Wards 5 and 6 Neurology and Stroke Rehabilitation)
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work across both units, gaining valuable experience in a range of clinical settings.
You will work alongside exceptionally experienced senior clinicians, developing your skills in the assessment and treatment of people following stroke or neurological events in both acute/hyperacute and rehabilitation environments. The role involves a diverse and rewarding caseload, including complex discharge planning, cognitive rehabilitation, and upper limb rehabilitation.
This is a 7day service, and the post holder will participate in the rota.
Main duties
Clinical
Manage a neurological caseload using the OT process.
Complete assessments, deliver interventions, and evaluate outcomes.
Prescribe equipment/adaptations and conduct assessments in ward, home, and community settings.
Adapt communication and treatment for complex needs.
Communication
Communicate effectively with patients, carers, MDT, and external agencies.
Participate in MDT planning and provide clear advice on treatment and equipment.
Documentation
Maintain accurate clinical records (incl. SystmOne), reports, and statistics.
Countersign documentation from unregistered staff.
Leadership
Ensure practice meets professional/Trust standards.
Support delegation and supervision of junior staff.
Contribute to service quality and deputise for seniors.
Training
Support training and supervision of students and staff.
Contribute to inservice education and share CPD learning.
Qualifications
Key requirements
Degree/Master's in Occupational Therapy
HCPC registration
Clinical Experience
Experience with stroke/neurology patients
Knowledge of key biological, social, psychological, and clinical concepts relevant to stroke
Understanding of the OT process
Evidence of CPD
Awareness of national health/social care guidelines
Be part of MY team
We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients' homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work.
We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust.
If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.
Application Guidance
We understand that more applicants are using AI technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. It's important that you personalise your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success. Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form.
Our Benefits
Access to the NHS pension plan
Generous holiday allowance of 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing with 5 and 10 years of service
Exceptional employee health and wellbeing services
Extensive benefits and support, including:
Onsite nurseries and childcare salary sacrifice scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Home electronics scheme
Car lease salary sacrifice scheme
Working carers support and advice, carers network and carers passport
Flexible working options and family and carer-friendly policies
Established staff networks, including LGBTQ+ and Race Equality
Career progression, training and support
Skilled worker sponsorship
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