Job summary
Are you a skilled Occupational Therapist, committed and interested in rehabilitation for stroke and neurology patients?
Would you like to be part of a strong and developing service committed to providing the best care to the people of the Amber Valley and Erewash in Derbyshire?
Do you want to be part of a team that can offer support, a neurology network, in service training and strong supervision?
THEN, WE ARE THE SERVICE FOR YOU.
Come and join the Neurology Out-Pt team providing specialist intervention in a community settings within an MDT. You will work within a larger team that covers Amber Valley & Erewash. This is an exciting time for the wider stroke-neuro service as we progress with developing our services across the county. We are a friendly and supportive team always striving to improve care for our patients.
Main duties of the job
Our team focus is on the rehabilitation of patients with Stroke and Neurological long- term conditions, it is essential that you have a keen interest and some experience in this field.
You will have excellent communication and problem solving skills and the ability to plan and organise competent, evidence based clinical care.
We will provide you with a supportive environment to develop your skills and experience. Our evolving service has a strong emphasis on high quality, evidence based care, team work and staff well-being.
We welcome applications from those already at Band 6 and also current Band 5 OTs with relevant experience, knowledge and skills who are looking to develop into a Band 6 role.
You will be mostly based in an out-pt department but there may be times when you need to be able to visit a patient's home or travel to a different site. Being able to drive and have access to a car is essential,
We are looking for an Occupational Therapist who is committed to rehabilitation for stroke and progressive neurological disorders. You will be required to:
Provide specialist Occupational Therapy Assessments and treatment for adults presenting with a variety of stroke and neurological conditions both acute and progressive.
Work within an out-pt department but also independently within a patient's home where this is appropriate.
About us
Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire.
We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in people's own homes and via virtual consultations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please review the Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
As an employer and sponsor licence holder, to be able to provide sponsorship to overseas nationals via the Skilled Workerroute we must ensure that we adhere to the sponsorship requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration.
After carefullyreviewing this role, we do not believe that this position meets the requirements for sponsorship. For details on eligibilitycriteria for a Skilled Worker visa, please follow this link to the gov.uk websiteSkilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK(www.gov.uk)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please review the Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
As an employer and sponsor licence holder, to be able to provide sponsorship to overseas nationals via the Skilled Workerroute we must ensure that we adhere to the sponsorship requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration.
After carefullyreviewing this role, we do not believe that this position meets the requirements for sponsorship. For details on eligibilitycriteria for a Skilled Worker visa, please follow this link to the gov.uk websiteSkilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK(www.gov.uk)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Bsc / diploma in Occupational Therapy
- HCPC registration
- Ability to travel in the Community
- Documented evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Desirable
- Membership of Professional Body and Special Interest Groups particularly Neurological Practice (formerly NANOT)
- Postgraduate experience and /or training in Stroke/neurological rehabilitation
Experience
Essential
- Significant post Graduate experience
- Evidence of experience treating Stroke and Neurological conditions
- Experience of working in physical rehabilitation (all ages).
- Experience of working with carers
- Experience of multi-disciplinary team working
Desirable
- Relevant experience of working in a community setting
- Holistic and client centred practice
Skills
Essential
- Experience acquired skills in the field of Neurological Rehabilitation
- Experience acquired skills in stroke rehabilitation
- Ability to assess and treat a variety of conditions.
- Ability to undertake cognitive/perceptual assessment/rehabilitation
- Ability to maintain documentation that is relevant, concise, accurate and legible.
- Excellent communication skills and Good time management skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Bsc / diploma in Occupational Therapy
- HCPC registration
- Ability to travel in the Community
- Documented evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Desirable
- Membership of Professional Body and Special Interest Groups particularly Neurological Practice (formerly NANOT)
- Postgraduate experience and /or training in Stroke/neurological rehabilitation
Experience
Essential
- Significant post Graduate experience
- Evidence of experience treating Stroke and Neurological conditions
- Experience of working in physical rehabilitation (all ages).
- Experience of working with carers
- Experience of multi-disciplinary team working
Desirable
- Relevant experience of working in a community setting
- Holistic and client centred practice
Skills
Essential
- Experience acquired skills in the field of Neurological Rehabilitation
- Experience acquired skills in stroke rehabilitation
- Ability to assess and treat a variety of conditions.
- Ability to undertake cognitive/perceptual assessment/rehabilitation
- Ability to maintain documentation that is relevant, concise, accurate and legible.
- Excellent communication skills and Good time management skills
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).
