We have an exciting opportunity to appoint a Clinical Team Lead Stroke Specialist Occupational Therapist to join our Integrated Stroke Therapy Service. The role will be working as part of the Community Stroke Team based at Pendle Community Hospital & Daisyfield Mill covering the Pennine Lancashire locality.
The role will be a band 6-7 transition, meaning you will commence in post working as a band 6, whilst working through a set of clinical competencies before moving into the substantive band 7 role. The community stroke team has several experienced band 7 staff who will support the successful candidate through their development role with regular supervision and training provided. We also have a Stroke ACP who will support the clinical development of the successful candidate.
Please note experienced staff who may be ready to progress directly into the band 7 role are also encouraged to apply.
The substantive role will focus on clinically leading the Occupational Therapy team in collaboration with our current band 7 OT. You will work closely with the wider MDT providing highly specialist advanced assessment and treatment of patients with complex stroke rehabilitation needs on the stroke pathway. You will be a HCPC registered therapist with sound knowledge and experience of stroke or neuro.
Flexibility in working patterns will be required to meet the needs of the service. Access to a vehicle is essential to commute between sites.
The role will require you to undertake advanced stroke OT assessment and rehabilitation with patients, allocated to your caseload, along with providing close supervision to junior staff in your team.
As part of the community stroke rehabilitation service, you will work closely with the wider MDT to set collaborative rehabilitation goals and treatment programmes to support timely discharge into the community. You will be expected to build close links with inpatient stroke therapy staff to support a seamless early discharge supporting acute patient flow.
You will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the OT team, including clinical and operational management responsibilities.
The Integrated Stroke Therapy Team is a SSNAP 'A' rated service providing specialist stroke services to adults within the acute & rehabilitation setting at Royal Blackburn Hospital and Pendle Community Hospital, as well as outpatient, home, and care home settings through the East Lancashire Community Stroke Service.
The team includes Occupational Therapists, Speech & Language Therapists, Physiotherapists, Clinical Psychology, AHP Professor in Neurorehabilitation and Stroke, and Therapy Assistant Practitioners.
We are actively involved in research and service improvement projects, with opportunities for you to participate. We also have a robust training and supervision structure to support staff development.
You will work across the stroke therapy pathway at weekends, including a 7-day rota with bank holidays.
Key responsibilities include:
1. Providing clinical care to a caseload requiring highly specialised assessment, planning, and intervention.
2. Conducting comprehensive assessments, formulating management and treatment plans, including discharge planning.
3. Assessing patient capacity and working within organisational policies.
4. Formulating goals with patients, communicating clinical reasoning, and selecting appropriate interventions.
5. Managing risk and working as an autonomous practitioner across various settings.
CLINICAL LEADERSHIP
1. Managing complex caseloads and workload allocation within the team.
2. Leading practice development and research activities.
3. Developing clinical networks within the designated pathway.
TEAM LEADERSHIP
1. Managing departmental issues, including workload, holidays, sickness, and performance.
2. Reporting on caseloads, referrals, and statistics.
3. Supervising staff, including appraisals and personal development plans.
4. Managing HR aspects such as sickness reviews and maternity leave.
Additional information about application process, DBS checks, salary, and trust policies is included in the original description. The candidate should have postgraduate stroke or neuro rehabilitation experience and a broad understanding of the stroke pathway.
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