Specialist Acute Stroke Occupational Therapist
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Overview
An exciting opportunity for Specialist band 6 Occupational Therapists to work either within our Acute Stroke team as a static specialist band 6 OT or as part of a specialised Stroke rotation, across the Acute, Community and Intermediate Care settings. We would welcome applications from those considering band 5-6 roles. You will work within a broad multi-disciplinary team including Advanced Clinical Practitioner, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Dietitians and Specialist Stroke nurses, delivering high level rehabilitation to patients following an acute stroke.
Responsibilities
* Provide a specialist Occupational Therapy Service to Stroke patients as delegated and directed by the Stroke OT Team Leads.
* Be responsible for a delegated caseload of patients: assess needs, plan interventions and evaluate patient care within the service’s objectives, protocols and procedures.
* Promote integrated, multidisciplinary working practices that support a seamless transition of care.
* Support the Team Lead OT, Advanced Clinical Practitioner in Stroke Rehab, Professional Lead OT and Service Manager with service development, policy changes and monitoring standards of practice.
* Delegate work to and assist in the supervision of band 5 OTs, OT apprentices and OT support staff; provide training as required.
Benefits
* Staff development opportunities
* Eligibility for NHS pension scheme
* Auto-enrolment to the Temporary Workforce Service
* Access to nurseries at EDGH and Conquest, staff restaurants and on-site staff accommodation
* Access to confidential Employee Assistance Programme (free psychological support 24/7)
* Onsite parking from £50 per year
Team and Environment
You will join a large, supportive Stroke therapy department with multi-disciplinary collaboration across Acute Stroke, Community and Intermediate Care settings.
Contact for details
Name: Emma Pope
Job title: Professional Lead - Occupational Therapy
Email: emma.pope3@nhs.net
Telephone: 07879474650
Job Details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Internship
* Job function: Health Care Provider
* Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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