Job summary
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Advanced Occupational Therapist to join our specialist Neuro-rehabilitation Team within the Acute Rehabilitation and Trauma Unit (ARTU). This is a unique opportunity to work in a hyperacute setting with a 10-bed specialised rehabilitation service, funded directly by NHS England, within theUHNM Major Trauma Centre. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care to individuals with complex neurological conditions: including acquired brain injury (includingprolonged disorders of consciousness), complex major trauma and spinal cord injury. The role combines advanced clinical practice with leadership responsibilities, supporting both service delivery and team, service development.
Main duties of the job
- Deliver goal orientated occupational therapy assessments and interventions within a hyperacute rehabilitation setting-Manage a complex caseload of patients with neurological conditions, including acute acquired brain injury and prolonged disorders of consciousness-Act as a key worker, coordinating care and rehabilitation plans for patients with highly complex needs-Work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team to achieve patient centred goals- Lead on clinical decision-making, risk assessment, and complex patientmanagement- Manage Occupational therapy rehabilitation treatments with patients who have a tracheostomy-Manage spasticity and postural control alongside members of the MDT-Supervise, mentor, and support junior members of the occupational therapy team, therapy technicians and students.- Contribute to service development, clinical audits, and quality improvement - Contribute to facilitating complex discharges from the acute hospital to home or ongoing services required to suit patients individualised needs
About us
The UHNM NHS Trust covers Royal Stoke Hospital in Stoke on Trent and County Hospital in Stafford. Royal Stoke a large acute teaching hospital, with a Turnover of £360 million. Located in Stoke on Trent and Stafford, UHNM is close to the M6, within commuting distance of culturally diverse major conurbations, such as Manchester and Birmingham andsurrounded by rural pleasures, including the Peak District National Park.
Each year Royal Stoke cares for over 600,000 people providing emergency treatment, planned operations and medical care. It is a leading teaching hospital in partnership with Keele University and has a patient-centred clinical research facility providing state-of-the-art facilities.
Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff is really important to us.We offer a range of options for our staff to help maintain a good work-life balance including full time, part time hours and bank hours. We are also committed to offering flexible working wherever we can and where relevant to the role and the service, agile working.You can select your preferences upon application
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see Job Description/Person Specification attached. For further information, please contact Namita.Thomas@uhnm.nhs.uk
Support will be provided by Principal Therapists and Therapy Managers, as well as a network of Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists within the care group.We are happy to support candidates to come and visit our teams and clinical areas if you are interested in this post. The successful candidate will be expected to fully invest in the Trust Values of Kind, Excellent and Together.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see Job Description/Person Specification attached. For further information, please contact Namita.Thomas@uhnm.nhs.uk
Support will be provided by Principal Therapists and Therapy Managers, as well as a network of Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists within the care group.We are happy to support candidates to come and visit our teams and clinical areas if you are interested in this post. The successful candidate will be expected to fully invest in the Trust Values of Kind, Excellent and Together.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy
- Registered with HCPC
- Evidence of personal and professional development
Desirable
- Working towards a higher qualification relevant to speciality e.g. Masters degree
Experience
Essential
- At least 3 years experience as a Senior OT with considerable experience in Neuro rehabilitation
- Experience of working at a Senior Occupational Therapist in Neuro rehabilitation
- Experience of teaching students, staff and other professional groups
- Trained Clinical Educator
- Experience gained within an acute setting
Desirable
- Involvement in audit/research
Skills, ability & knowledge
Essential
- Experience in supporting/supervising staff
- Ability to liaise with other professionals/agencies
- Aticualte able to undertake presentations and tutorials
Desirable
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy
- Registered with HCPC
- Evidence of personal and professional development
Desirable
- Working towards a higher qualification relevant to speciality e.g. Masters degree
Experience
Essential
- At least 3 years experience as a Senior OT with considerable experience in Neuro rehabilitation
- Experience of working at a Senior Occupational Therapist in Neuro rehabilitation
- Experience of teaching students, staff and other professional groups
- Trained Clinical Educator
- Experience gained within an acute setting
Desirable
- Involvement in audit/research
Skills, ability & knowledge
Essential
- Experience in supporting/supervising staff
- Ability to liaise with other professionals/agencies
- Aticualte able to undertake presentations and tutorials
Desirable
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).
