Role Overview
We have an exciting opportunity for a 10‑month Fixed Term/Secondment to work as part of the team on our Acute Stroke Unit at Ipswich Hospital, as part of the Stroke / Neuro Therapy Team. The post is for a full time Band 6 Occupational Therapist to cover a maternity leave period.
The successful candidate would need to have had prior acute experience working in this clinical field, and be confident in conducting initial neurological assessments, cognitive assessments, mood screens and discharge planning.
Responsibilities
* To complete competency framework to enable participation in the yearly Band 6 OT rotation scheme.
* Deliver a high standard OT service in designated clinical areas.
* Manage a defined complex caseload under the management of the Team Leader, using evidence based, client centred principles to assess, plan and evaluate OT interventions, ensuring compliance with HCPC, RCOT, CQC and Trust clinical and quality standards.
* Ensure as far as is reasonably practical the safety of the patients in your care.
* Supervise and assist in the development of junior OTs, non-qualified staff and students on placement.
* Undertake audit of both clinical practice and processes to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
* Be flexible in working in a 7 day service with extended hours in specific settings.
Benefits
* Flexible working options.
* Generous pension scheme.
* Unsocial hours payments where applicable.
* 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata).
* Access to NHS discounts.
* Staff Health and Wellbeing programme.
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