We are excited to recruit a full-time Advanced Clinical Support Worker to work within the Hyper-Acute Stroke Unit team at the John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford. This is an excellent opportunity to learn and develop new skills in this specialist area, supporting patients to maximise their wellbeing while working alongside a friendly and supportive team.
We are looking for a motivated, empathetic, and creative team player who thrives in a multidisciplinary environment. Your role will be split equally between Speech and Language Therapy and Dietetics, supported by specialist clinicians, and you will be an integral member of the Stroke Unit team. You will collaborate with the multidisciplinary team and wider services to ensure high-quality, person-centred care.
If interested, please contact us to discuss further. Best wishes, Charlie & Matt.
The post holder will work across two professional disciplines within the adult Speech and Language Therapy and Dietetic teams. Responsibilities include supporting work in dysphagia, nutrition, and communication, with supervision and support from specialists.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Support the work of SLT and Dietitian by running groups, supporting therapy programmes, screening, and training.
2. Manage a caseload, modifying interventions as needed, and communicate changes to clinicians.
3. Carry out routine interventions following clinicians' aims.
4. Provide administrative support to SLT/Dietitian.
5. Develop activities to meet intervention needs.
6. Support safe nutritional intake and communication strategies.
7. Maintain key relationships with all healthcare team members and report appropriately.
Additional Responsibilities:
1. Support therapy activities with some independence, adapting as needed.
2. Conduct observations and gather information for assessments.
3. Implement nutrition support interventions in liaison with dietitians.
4. Report regularly to clinicians and support patient and family education.
5. Facilitate patient care handovers upon discharge or transfer.
Policy and Service Development:
1. Adhere to trust policies, maintain high-quality records, and participate in incident reporting.
2. Contribute to service review and development activities.
Resources and Equipment:
1. Monitor stock levels, request equipment, and ensure proper maintenance.
Professional Development and Support:
1. Provide peer support, organize training, and support induction of new staff.
Additional Requirements:
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office and good English communication skills.
* Relevant qualifications or experience in healthcare support roles.
* Experience working in multidisciplinary teams and handling flexible workloads.
Desirable criteria include awareness of record-keeping standards, understanding of stroke impacts, and tactful handling of difficult situations.
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