Due to maternity leave, we currently have a need for additional Bank Occupational Therapy support within the Hull and East Riding Community Stroke Service. We provide specialist assessment and rehabilitation to Stroke Survivors living in the Hull and East Riding area.
The team has an innovative approach and worked with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra to develop pioneering creative music making as therapy for stroke survivors.
Hull, which was City of Culture 2017, has a lot to offer - with affordable housing, galleries, theatres, a vibrant music scene and easy road links to the Yorkshire Coast, Moors and Dales.
Mentorship and supervision are provided by the senior staff within a friendly, multidisciplinary, supportive environment.The ability to commute within the Trusts geographical area with access to the appropriate means of transport is essential.
For informal enquiries, please contact Anna Marritt, Operations Manager or Clare Nicholson Advanced Practitioner Occupational Therapist, on 01482 303669. Please do not ring this number for application packages.
Main duties of the job
This service is provided by a multidisciplinary team comprised of Specialist Stroke Nurses, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Associate Practitioners and Administrative support.
The team provides specialist stroke rehabilitation, using a goal setting approach.
The service in 7 days however, we are currently looking for support Monday to Friday. We are a community-based service, offering therapy in the patient's own home. We work closely with our colleagues in ERCH, who offer community bed-based stroke rehab and with Hull and East Riding Social Services
About us
At CHCP, we're passionate about people and we know that you are too, that's why we're here isn't it? We recognise that high quality care is delivered by high quality professionals who are appreciated, respected and supported, which is why we want to give all our colleagues the chance to shine.
Work with us and you'll be more than just a number. Our people are our shareholders and their thoughts and opinions are always heard at CHCP you have a real voice.
Compassion is at the heart of our business; we're a team of nearly 2,500 colleagues who work together to deliver first class healthcare to thousands of people living in Hull, the East Riding, Knowsley and St Helens. Local diversity demands diverse roles, that's why we have vacancies to suit everybody. No matter your role at CHCP, we'll support you to thrive.
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Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specification for the main responsibilities associated to the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Current HCPC professional registration
* Degree / diploma on Physiotherapy or Occupational therapy
* Post Graduate Diploma in relevant specialist area or Professional qualification to Degree level supplemented by specialist accredited training and experience in specialist field(s) equivalent to post graduate diploma level.
Knowledge
* Full understanding of relevant policy, legislation and guidance relevant to clinical and service area
* Full understanding/application of relevant clinical practice/standards/audit within identified clinical area.
* Specialist understanding of relevant clinical practice, standards and protocols within identified clinical area.
* Evidence of undertaking audits/surveys
* Basic IT skills
* Member of specialist interest group/network, locally or regionally
* Develop to advanced/expert understanding of relevant clinical practice, standards and protocols within identified clinical area.
Experience
* Evidence of sound post-registration professional practice
* Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) relevant to the clinical area at a specialist level of care
* Experience of multi-agency/professional working
* Experience of case load management within specialist service area
* Evidence of promoting/supporting active patient/relative involvement/participation
* Experience of complex case load management within specialist service area
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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