Job summary
We are looking for a highly motivated and autonomous Specialist Occupational Therapist to join our well established and evolving North Staffordshire Integrated Community Stroke Service (ICSS) giving you the opportunity to help drive developing and implementing high quality stroke rehabilitation care pathways and multidisciplinary training plans.
You will actively contribute to working in partnership with our patients, care partners and building a culture of research and development. Supporting our strong links to our local community an invested interest in improving our stroke rehabilitation service with the overall aim being to improve the health and wellbeing of the population served.
We offer excellent continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities and building robust learning plans utilising the Stroke Specialist Education Framework (SSEF) and aligning to Allied Health Professionals (AHP) pillars of practice. Our service is transformational with the post holder requiring a level of NHS and stroke rehabilitation experience, high emotional intelligence and confidence to support with helping us drive development of our ICSS model.
We are based at the Haywood Hospital with our community service working across a 7 day shift pattern. Due to the nature of this role, you will be required to travel independently and efficiently over a large geographical area and have access to suitable transport.
Main duties of the job
As the Specialist Occupational Therapist, you will be responsible for the management of a complex stroke caseload, which includes specialist assessment and evaluation (within service specification), goal setting and care planning in conjunction with patient and care partner.
As part of this role, you will be expected to:
- Deliver a range of therapeutic interventions following specific occupational therapy and interdisciplinary assessments including goal planning and evaluation within a biopsychosocial approach to maximise an individual's abilities.
- Develop effective communication and delegation to team members and wider professionals within service specified processes to meet the needs of the individual.
- Complete and contribute to robust risk assessments & management plans promoting positive risk taking to improve quality of life and maximise occupational and functional performance/independence
- Maintain effective service and clinical governance reporting systems including contemporaneous paperwork, safeguarding and incident reporting mechanisms.
- Support in the provision of formal and informal training of pre/post registration students, staff members, carers and service users.
- Responsible for participating in quality driven processes, research and service development opportunities.
About us
Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.
We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.
We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.
We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.
Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications
Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To see the full detailed job description and full details of the job, please refer to the job description and specification attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To see the full detailed job description and full details of the job, please refer to the job description and specification attached.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Relevant NHS experience to the role including assessment and management of various conditions within the area of clinical speciality. oAbility to manage time and caseload effectively. oSupporting service users, families and carers in dealing with issues within the area of clinical speciality. oWorking in a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to manage time and caseload effectively.
- Supporting service users, families and carers in dealing with issues within the area of clinical speciality. oWorking in a multidisciplinary team
- Working in a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- oExperience of negotiation and conflict management in clinical situations.
- Splinting expertise
- Cognitive rehab
- Anxiety Management
- Behaviour change management
- Service development / models of change
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent.
- Registration with HCPC
- oCommitment for self-directed learning / development
Desirable
- RCOT registration
- Modules at Masters level
- Evidence of further clinical study
- Specialist interest
- MOCA accredited
- Bobath normal movement or similar
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Evidence of specialist clinical knowledge relevant to the post.
- Understanding of Information Governance, Data Protection, HCPC / RCOT standards and Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults/Children.
- Awareness of relevant NHSE / DOH and NICE guidance.
- Basic IT skills
- Initiate, and participate in networks and discussion groups
- Provide leadership in your area of responsibility
- Establish a diagnosis of an individual's health condition
- Discharge and transfer individuals where appropriate
- Enable other individuals to reflect on their own values, priorities, interests and effectiveness
- Identify and evaluate opportunities for innovation and improvement
- Able to disseminate training and information by giving formal and informal presentations.
Desirable
- Knowledge of relevant NHSE / DOH and NICE guidance. 1
- Understanding of wider NHS agenda and its application to the local context.
Personal attributes
Essential
- Working across hospital / community settings
- Valid and up to date clean UK driving licence, business insurance and access to a registered vehicle to travel daily within a geographical area to meet the requirements of the post. oFlexibility with working hours to enable 7 day working / shift patterns. oRelevant Specialist Post Graduate qualification and/or courses and/or development (e.g. professionally recognised courses in specialist area).
- Flexibility with working hours to enable 7 day working / shift patterns.
- Relevant Specialist Post Graduate qualification and/or courses and/or development (e.g. professionally recognised courses in specialist area).
Desirable
- Attendance at relevant Special Interest Groups
- Up to date field work/pre-registration student training.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Relevant NHS experience to the role including assessment and management of various conditions within the area of clinical speciality. oAbility to manage time and caseload effectively. oSupporting service users, families and carers in dealing with issues within the area of clinical speciality. oWorking in a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to manage time and caseload effectively.
- Supporting service users, families and carers in dealing with issues within the area of clinical speciality. oWorking in a multidisciplinary team
- Working in a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- oExperience of negotiation and conflict management in clinical situations.
- Splinting expertise
- Cognitive rehab
- Anxiety Management
- Behaviour change management
- Service development / models of change
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent.
- Registration with HCPC
- oCommitment for self-directed learning / development
Desirable
- RCOT registration
- Modules at Masters level
- Evidence of further clinical study
- Specialist interest
- MOCA accredited
- Bobath normal movement or similar
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Evidence of specialist clinical knowledge relevant to the post.
- Understanding of Information Governance, Data Protection, HCPC / RCOT standards and Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults/Children.
- Awareness of relevant NHSE / DOH and NICE guidance.
- Basic IT skills
- Initiate, and participate in networks and discussion groups
- Provide leadership in your area of responsibility
- Establish a diagnosis of an individual's health condition
- Discharge and transfer individuals where appropriate
- Enable other individuals to reflect on their own values, priorities, interests and effectiveness
- Identify and evaluate opportunities for innovation and improvement
- Able to disseminate training and information by giving formal and informal presentations.
Desirable
- Knowledge of relevant NHSE / DOH and NICE guidance. 1
- Understanding of wider NHS agenda and its application to the local context.
Personal attributes
Essential
- Working across hospital / community settings
- Valid and up to date clean UK driving licence, business insurance and access to a registered vehicle to travel daily within a geographical area to meet the requirements of the post. oFlexibility with working hours to enable 7 day working / shift patterns. oRelevant Specialist Post Graduate qualification and/or courses and/or development (e.g. professionally recognised courses in specialist area).
- Flexibility with working hours to enable 7 day working / shift patterns.
- Relevant Specialist Post Graduate qualification and/or courses and/or development (e.g. professionally recognised courses in specialist area).
Desirable
- Attendance at relevant Special Interest Groups
- Up to date field work/pre-registration student training.
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
