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Static Occupational Therapist Stroke
An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Stroke Team at the Royal Derby Hospital for a full‑time Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join our team in a static role. We are looking for a passionate Occupational Therapist with a specialist interest in stroke who has demonstrable post‑graduate experience, including working in an acute setting and treating stroke or neuro patients.
This post offers regular supervision, in‑service training sessions and the opportunity to develop clinical competencies as part of your appraisal. You will build your skills within a supportive multi‑disciplinary team (MDT) to support stroke patients throughout different stages of the stroke pathway.
You will need excellent communication, time‑management and prioritisation skills to work effectively as part of the MDT. You will assess and rehabilitate a variety of patients on the Stroke Units, working towards patient‑centred goals with the aim to increase function and independence. You will be expected to make effective and timely decisions on a person’s rehabilitation potential and need for further therapy provision.
Main duties of the job
* To carry out an initial neurological therapy assessment to identify post‑stroke deficits and to clinically reason the need for further assessment and treatment.
* To identify the most appropriate form of ongoing assessment, including functional assessments, seating, upper‑limb and need for splinting, along with standardised cognitive and mood screens.
* To set patient‑centred goals, devise and regularly review treatment plans to achieve these.
* To work closely with the MDT to identify rehabilitation potential and the most appropriate setting for this to occur (e.g. stroke rehab unit or own home).
* To communicate effectively with patient, family and wider organisations to support patient recovery and coordinate a safe transfer of care/discharge.
* To effectively manage own caseload, prioritise and delegate to Generic Therapy Assistants.
* To identify all necessary equipment to facilitate discharge and complete timely referrals to equipment suppliers.
* To complete clear and concise referrals to other services and coordinate a timely discharge to ensure maintenance of patient flow.
* To ensure compliance with mandatory training and that all trust policies are followed.
About us
We are a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, supporting public, patients and staff to achieve the best of health by providing Exceptional Care Together. Our values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we work and are embedded in all aspects of our trust.
In return we will offer:
* Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
* On‑going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond
* Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Qualifications
* HCPC registered
* Occupational Therapy Degree
* Evidence of CPD maintained in portfolio
* Further relevant post‑graduate training courses attended
Experience
* Experience, including stroke and/or neurology
* Experience working as part of an MDT
* Experience working in an acute hospital setting
* Involvement in audit, research and understanding quality issues
* Experience of supervising staff and completing appraisals
* Experience of contributing to clinical education of less experienced staff/students
Skills and Ability
* Planning and organisation skills to enable effective time management of own patients
* Evidence of delegating tasks appropriately
* Advanced written and verbal communication skills
* Evidence of effective moving and handling of patients as part of the assessment and rehabilitation process
* Evidence of the assessment and fabrication of splints
* Evidence of seating and wheelchair assessment and prescription skills
Knowledge
* Comprehensive working knowledge of the OT process
* Working knowledge of the OT role in Stroke care
* Evidence of a working knowledge of stroke guidelines
* Evidence of knowledge in the area of cognition and perception
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check to verify any previous criminal convictions.
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