Job summary
Are you a motivated, forward thinking Occupational Therapist?
Do you have a keen interest in Stroke and Neurological assessment and rehabilitation?
Would you enjoy furthering your experience & expertise in an acute setting?
Do you want to receive the training and support to achieve this? If so, this could be the post for you!
We are looking for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our Stroke and Neurotherapy rotation at University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust.
The post will be rotational through our Stroke Unit including a Hyper-acute service, Stroke Rehabilitation, Neurological Inpatients, Acquired Brain Injury unit and the Early Supported Discharge Team for Stroke and Neurology. We have recently added community neuro rehabilitation to the rotation hosted by Dorset HealthCare.
The successful applicant will be required to provide neurological skilled Occupational Therapy assessment and treatment to clients with complex neurological problems, including assessment, acute rehabilitation, discharge planning and appropriate onward referral. We are looking for an innovative Occupational Therapist who is keen to develop their skills at a senior level, who can demonstrate effective communication skills and the ability to implement evidence-based practice.
Base Location: Royal Bournemouth or Poole Hospital. Please note you may be required to work across site.
Interview Date: TBC
Main duties of the job
The team is an integrated Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and Speech and Language Therapy team. Work within this post provides an ideal opportunity to develop skills in stroke and neuro assessment and early rehabilitation, supervision of junior staff/students and positive influence on patient care and service development.
The post holder will be supported by experienced Band 7 therapists across the pathway.
The skills/experience required for this post are as follows:
- Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy
- Post-graduate experience of working with adults with neurological impairments
- Involvement in supervision and/or appraisal of junior staff
- Car owner/driver
Please see the person specification for the full requirements for the post.
Participation in a 1 in 6 weekend working roster and 1 x week late shifts are integral to this role.
We are keen to discuss your individual requirements and development needs so do get in touch with us to see what we can offer you!
About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued team mates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
In some cases this means that a services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 18-24 months of postgraduate experience across core areas - Neurology - Older Peoples Services - Orthopaedics
Desirable
- Previous experience with supervision of assistants
- Previous experience in band 5 and student clinical supervision
- Involvement in audit
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons), MSc or Equivalent in Occupational Therapy
- State Registered (HCPC)
Desirable
- Member of RCOT and RCOT SS Neurological Practice
Skills
Essential
- Ability to assess, manage & treat neurological conditions and patients with complex multi pathologies at specialist level
- Therapeutic moving & handling skills at specialist level
- Ability to teach & supervise band 5 staff & assistants
- Skills in goal setting & evaluating outcome measures
Knowledge
Essential
- Sound understanding of the pathology of neurological conditions
- Basic understanding of Neuroplasticity and theoretical rationale behind neurotherapy interventions
- Knowledge of the clinical pathway for neurological patients from acute care to long term management
- Knowledge and understanding of the Discharge to Assess pathways
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to drive and hold a clean drivers licence
- Self motivated
- Flexibility to respond to urgent requests, changes to plans etc
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 18-24 months of postgraduate experience across core areas - Neurology - Older Peoples Services - Orthopaedics
Desirable
- Previous experience with supervision of assistants
- Previous experience in band 5 and student clinical supervision
- Involvement in audit
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons), MSc or Equivalent in Occupational Therapy
- State Registered (HCPC)
Desirable
- Member of RCOT and RCOT SS Neurological Practice
Skills
Essential
- Ability to assess, manage & treat neurological conditions and patients with complex multi pathologies at specialist level
- Therapeutic moving & handling skills at specialist level
- Ability to teach & supervise band 5 staff & assistants
- Skills in goal setting & evaluating outcome measures
Knowledge
Essential
- Sound understanding of the pathology of neurological conditions
- Basic understanding of Neuroplasticity and theoretical rationale behind neurotherapy interventions
- Knowledge of the clinical pathway for neurological patients from acute care to long term management
- Knowledge and understanding of the Discharge to Assess pathways
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to drive and hold a clean drivers licence
- Self motivated
- Flexibility to respond to urgent requests, changes to plans etc
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
