Static Occupational Therapist Stroke

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity in the Stroke Team here at Derby. We are looking for a qualified Occupational Therapist with some post graduate experience working in an acute setting, with an interest in stroke and /or neuro.

This post offers regular supervision, in-service training sessions along with the opportunity to develop clinical competencies as part of your appraisal. This post will offer you the opportunity to develop your skills in this clinical field within a supportive multi-disciplinary team (MDT) in order to support stroke patients throughout different stages of the stroke pathway.

You will be required to have excellent communication skills, time management and prioritisation skills to work as part of the MDT. You will be required to assess and rehabilitate a variety of patients on the Stroke Units. You will be expected to make effective and timely decisions on a person's rehabilitation potential and need for further therapy provision.

You will be responsible for providing on-going assessment and treatment, working on patient centred goals with the aim to increase function and independence. You will have opportunities to get involved in running groups, splinting, cognitive assessment and treatment, with guidance from our clinical specialist Occupational Therapist and senior team.

This post is for 35 hours per week however some flexibility may be considered for part time working. Please get in touch if you'd like to discuss this further.

Main duties of the job

The main responsibilities in this post include:

- To carry out an initial neurological therapy assessment to identify post stroke deficits and to clinically reason the need for further assessment and treatment.

- To identify the most appropriate form of ongoing assessment including functional assessments, seating, upper limb and need for splinting along with standardised cognitive and mood screens.

- To set patient centred goals, devise and regularly review treatment plans to achieve these.

- To work closely with the MDT to identify rehabilitation potential and the most appropriate setting for this to occur eg stroke rehab unit / own home.

- To communicate effectively with patient, family and wider organisations in order to effectively support patients recovery and co-ordinate a safe transfer of care / discharge.

-To effectively manage own caseload, prioritise and delegate to Generic Therapy assistants.

- To identify all necessary equipment to facilitate discharge and complete timely referrals to equipment supplier.

- To complete clear and concise referrals to other services and co-ordinate a timely discharge to ensure maintenance of patient flow.

- To ensure compliance with mandatory training and ensure all trust policies are followed.

Closing date of applications: 23 August 2023

Interview date: 06 September 2023

About us

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

• Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development
• On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts about our Trust:

• Our hospitals see more than 4,000 outpatients daily
• We see more Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients than any other Trust - over 3,300 per week
• An average 860 patients are seen in A&E every day - 6th largest in the country
• Our hospitals admit more than 220 emergency patients daily.
• We carry out more planned surgical operations than any other Trust in England with almost 50,000 operations taking place in our 52 operating theatres
• We are one of only 5 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres

We carry out more than 300 elective procedures each working day

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Derby Hospital

Uttoxeter Road

Derby

DE22 3NE

Employer's website

https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Derby Hospital

Uttoxeter Road

Derby

DE22 3NE

Employer's website

https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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