Job summary
We are welcoming applications from Occupational Therapists with a passion for delivering the highest quality of Rehabilitation. The post holder will be providing holistic, ward-based rehabilitation to people on both the stroke and community rehabilitation pathways.
The In-patient Stroke Specialist Rehabilitation Unit is based at the Vale Community Hospital in Dursley and offers residents of Gloucestershire a dedicated Therapy Led Specialist service in a Community Hospital environment. Adopting national best practice this unit ensures that people suffering from a stroke within Gloucestershire benefit from a specialist clinical pathway, maximising the health outcomes of those people who are likely to improve with In-Patient Specialist Rehabilitation. There is close collaborative working with colleagues in the Hyper Acute and Acute Stroke Units within Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and in the Countywide Early Supported Discharge Team.
We are looking for an enthusiastic clinician to work in the Multi-Disciplinary team who shares a philosophy of empowering patients to be more independent and active in their recovery. Depending on experience the post may be offered at a Band 5 (0.8wte) or Band 6 (0.6wte)
Main duties of the job
To work within the Stroke Specialist Rehabilitation Unit providing an effective and evidence based service through assessing, planning and implementing treatment programmes.
To deliver therapeutic interventions, using the principles of Occupational Therapy in an integrated and client-centred way supported by the Therapy Competency Framework.
To provide a rehabilitation service to Stroke Community Beds.
About us
We have a skilled and dedicated workforce of over 5000 colleagues working in a diverse range of services over 55 sites and within people's homes. We strive to enable a welcoming workplace culture that builds and celebrates civility, inclusivity and diversity, while providing a sense of belonging and trust.
Annual staff surveys, regular Pulse surveys and other engagement opportunities provide our people with lots of opportunity to tell us about their experiences of working with us. In the latest staff survey, 61% of colleagues gave us their views. It was great to hear that:
- 72% of colleagues would recommend the Trust as a place to work, ranking us 1st for Provider Trusts in the South West region on this question.
- 76% would recommend the standard of care provided in our services if a friend or relative needed treatment, also ranking us 1st in the South West region.
- 81% said that care of patients and service users is the Trust's priority, compared with an average in comparable NHS Trusts in England of 64%.
This high-level overview shows we are in a healthy position, with higher scores than average for comparable organisations, alongside a great response rate, indicating good staff engagement. However, we also know we have plenty of room for improvement in many areas. To that end, we continue to prioritise and invest in our commitment to genuinely becoming a Great Place to Work with consistent top-quartile performance in the annual staff survey and Pulse surveys.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To use clinical reasoning skills and techniques to assess, diagnose, plan and offer a range of treatment options; deliver, evaluate and amend the treatment plan. This will include patients with diverse or complex presentations/multi-pathologies in individual or group therapy sessions. Working as an autonomous practitioner with access to guidance from highly specialist Therapists when necessary.
To be responsible for the organisation of own caseload and appropriately delegate to support workers or other staff members in order to ensure effective time management. To assist the team in the day to day running of the clinical area.
To communicate with the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) to aid effective patient care, which will include taking an active role in team meetings, joint treatment sessions, case conferences and specialist interest group meetings - either working alone or as part of the multi-disciplinary team, to make recommendations for appropriate and timely discharge/transfer from hospital.
To communicate effectively with patients and carers potentially complex, sensitive or distressing information; in order to provide patient centred care, to encourage self-management, maximise rehabilitation potential and to ensure understanding of the condition. Patients may have communication, perceptual or cognitive/understanding difficulties.
To communicate effectively and work collaboratively with medical, nursing, other allied health professions and other colleagues to ensure delivery of a co-ordinated multidisciplinary service
To maintain clear, accurate and concise patient records in line with departmental and professional standards and include relevant outcome measures. This will include writing patient reports where required.
To comply with Trust and Departmental policies and procedures e.g. Health and Safety at Work Act (1974), Manual Handling, clinical equipment competency, risk management, Data Protection Acts and patient confidentiality at all times. This will include demonstrating compliance with the terms of all safeguarding policies and processesrelevant to the safeguarding of adults and children in the care of GCS and to undergo regular mandatory training concerned with safeguarding matters.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To use clinical reasoning skills and techniques to assess, diagnose, plan and offer a range of treatment options; deliver, evaluate and amend the treatment plan. This will include patients with diverse or complex presentations/multi-pathologies in individual or group therapy sessions. Working as an autonomous practitioner with access to guidance from highly specialist Therapists when necessary.
To be responsible for the organisation of own caseload and appropriately delegate to support workers or other staff members in order to ensure effective time management. To assist the team in the day to day running of the clinical area.
To communicate with the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) to aid effective patient care, which will include taking an active role in team meetings, joint treatment sessions, case conferences and specialist interest group meetings - either working alone or as part of the multi-disciplinary team, to make recommendations for appropriate and timely discharge/transfer from hospital.
To communicate effectively with patients and carers potentially complex, sensitive or distressing information; in order to provide patient centred care, to encourage self-management, maximise rehabilitation potential and to ensure understanding of the condition. Patients may have communication, perceptual or cognitive/understanding difficulties.
To communicate effectively and work collaboratively with medical, nursing, other allied health professions and other colleagues to ensure delivery of a co-ordinated multidisciplinary service
To maintain clear, accurate and concise patient records in line with departmental and professional standards and include relevant outcome measures. This will include writing patient reports where required.
To comply with Trust and Departmental policies and procedures e.g. Health and Safety at Work Act (1974), Manual Handling, clinical equipment competency, risk management, Data Protection Acts and patient confidentiality at all times. This will include demonstrating compliance with the terms of all safeguarding policies and processesrelevant to the safeguarding of adults and children in the care of GCS and to undergo regular mandatory training concerned with safeguarding matters.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Current HCPC registration - occupational therapy
- Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy
Desirable
- Post graduate experience in stroke or neurology
- Post graduate experience In-patient NHS physical health
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills - written & verbal
- Good time management and personal organisational skills
- Be able to self-motivate and work autonomously
Desirable
- Up to date relevant clinical knowledge including evidenced based practice
- Ability to work under pressure
- Post graduate clinical experience in stroke or neurology
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Current HCPC registration - occupational therapy
- Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy
Desirable
- Post graduate experience in stroke or neurology
- Post graduate experience In-patient NHS physical health
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills - written & verbal
- Good time management and personal organisational skills
- Be able to self-motivate and work autonomously
Desirable
- Up to date relevant clinical knowledge including evidenced based practice
- Ability to work under pressure
- Post graduate clinical experience in stroke or neurology
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).
