B7 OT Team Leader Acute Stroke and Neurology (Development Opportunity)
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Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist specialising in Stroke & Neurology looking to progress to the next step to become a Band 7 Team Leader of an Acute stroke & neurology occupational therapy team. This development post provides the individual with a 6-month training programme, provided by experienced stroke & neuro-therapists with the focus on developing the leadership and clinical skills of the successful candidate to make the transition from a Band 6 to a Band 7 occupational therapist. You will work through a set of specific competencies that will be required to be signed off prior to obtaining the band 7 post.
The post will predominantly be based at Good Hope's Acute Stroke unit but may include other in-patient wards. The caseload also includes acute neurological patients.
Main duties of the job
Applicants should be Band 6 OT working in stroke & neurology. It is essential they have expert clinical skills in stroke & neurology, leadership qualities, have good communication and interpersonal skills. The post-holder must be able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and have excellent organisational and time management skills, teaching skills and an enthusiasm for service development.
The post holder will develop their leadership skills to undertake a lead role in planning, co-ordinating, delivering and evaluating the Acute stroke & neurology Occupational therapy service on a day-to-day basis. They will work closely with the MDT on the Acute Stroke Unit and support other occupational therapy teams working with stroke & neurology patients at GHH.
Applicants must be prepared to participate in our 7-day working service and have a driving licence.
If you would like to discuss this post further please contact:
Caroline Graham, Clinical Team Leader Stroke & Neurology
Telephone: 0121 424- 7440, Caroline.Graham@uhb.nhs.uk
About us
We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.
Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:
Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.
UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.
Details
Date posted
14 August 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£35,392 to £50,056 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
304-44422YS
Job locations
Good Hope Hospital
Rectory Rd
Sutton Coldfield
West Midlands
B75 7RR
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Good Hope Hospital
Rectory Rd
Sutton Coldfield
West Midlands
B75 7RR
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