Job summary
We are currently looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated Specialist Occupational Therapist in the newly developing Integrated Community Stroke Service within Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Full training and support will be provided to achieve full banding within the initial 12 months of the post. This will be done through an individual agreed development plan and regular CPD and supervision sessions to achieve this in the specified time frame. This is a training band 6 post and will paid under annexe 21 of Agenda for Change.
The current Stroke Early Supported Discharge team was established in 2009 and now has the exciting opportunity to expand and develop the service to be able to provide more access to specialist stroke community-based rehabilitation within the localities it covers. This high-profile community-based service covers Mansfield, Ashfield, Newark and Sherwood and receives referrals for patients following an acute stroke.
The service aims to facilitate a smooth and timely transition from hospital to home optimising stroke recovery, function and independence for the initial 6 months post discharge home from hospital.
The team has a strong ethos of patient centred care and high clinical standards. We are looking for someone that has a keen interest in stroke care and rehabilitation and that is keen for a new challenge and would like opportunities for self and service development.
Main duties of the job
- To provide a timely patient-centred, specialist stroke rehabilitation service responsive to individual need based in the community.
- To provide high quality service as part of a dedicated specialist stroke rehabilitation service with the local communities of Mansfield and Ashfield and Newark and Sherwood localities.
- Maximise independence and active lifestyle and minimise disability.
- Being proactive in facilitating independent living in the community wherever possible, by working with patients and their carers and other members of the team by setting realistic goals and evaluating their outcomes.
- To liaise with other health and social care services facilitating the provision of a seamless service for the patient.
- Training and education of physiotherapy, occupational therapy, medical, nursing and other professional staff/students as required.
About us
To ensure a high quality Occupational Therapy service for patients in the community who have suffered a stroke by the provision of specialist assessment, goal setting, implementing and evaluating treatment programmes. Ultimately to help facilitate a smooth and timely transition from hospital to home optimising stroke recovery, function and independence.
To work with other members of the multidisciplinary team, clients, carers and family alongside the wider primary care team including colleagues from Social Services to improve or maintain the patients/clients level of function and quality of life.
To be proactively involved in the development of the service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Works as a lead therapist within the community rehabilitation team for Stroke Early Supported discharge.
- Undertakes individual patient assessment including triage within the team, care planning and implements effective occupational therapy treatment, which is responsive to patients needs and at the same time supporting their equality, diversity and rights.
- To liaise with appropriate external agencies and services (e.g Social Services, Home Loans, Wheelchair Services) and other health colleagues, to ensure referrals are made in a timely fashion and that the clients needs are met.
- Develops and maintain close, purposeful communication and liaison with wider serviced and rehabilitation teams to enhance the quality of patient care, to promote the effective use of resources and to ensure a collaborative and interdisciplinary approach to service provision.
- Take a lead in the audit of treatment protocols to evaluate the quality, effectiveness and efficiency of the service provision.
- Works within and being aware of all Health and Safety guidelines and policies related to manual handling, infection control, personal safety and risk management and shows due regard for others in the working environment.
- Ensures that problem orientated treatment records are maintained and updated to accurately reflect occupational therapy intervention, in line with trust policy and professional standards.
- To demonstrate highly developed dexterity, co-ordination and palpatory senses for assessment and manual treatment of patients.
- Communicate complex information to patients, carers and colleagues appropriately, sensitively and effectively taking into account the particular needs of the situation and the individuals.
- Evaluate own practice and identify own training and development needs in order to ensure continuing personal and professional development and competence to practice
- Use standardised outcome measures and evidence based practice in order to maximise therapy input and evaluate service delivery, and encourage others to do the same.
- To complete 6 week and 6 month reviews as per national guidelines as part of the multidisciplinary team.
- Ensures timely submission of required statistical information that accurately reflects his/her clinical activity
For more information or an informal discussion contact Katie Summers (Team Lead/Specialist Therapist) or Helen Eccleshall (Team lead/Specialist Occupational Therapist)
Full time and part time positions are available and can be discussed upon interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Works as a lead therapist within the community rehabilitation team for Stroke Early Supported discharge.
- Undertakes individual patient assessment including triage within the team, care planning and implements effective occupational therapy treatment, which is responsive to patients needs and at the same time supporting their equality, diversity and rights.
- To liaise with appropriate external agencies and services (e.g Social Services, Home Loans, Wheelchair Services) and other health colleagues, to ensure referrals are made in a timely fashion and that the clients needs are met.
- Develops and maintain close, purposeful communication and liaison with wider serviced and rehabilitation teams to enhance the quality of patient care, to promote the effective use of resources and to ensure a collaborative and interdisciplinary approach to service provision.
- Take a lead in the audit of treatment protocols to evaluate the quality, effectiveness and efficiency of the service provision.
- Works within and being aware of all Health and Safety guidelines and policies related to manual handling, infection control, personal safety and risk management and shows due regard for others in the working environment.
- Ensures that problem orientated treatment records are maintained and updated to accurately reflect occupational therapy intervention, in line with trust policy and professional standards.
- To demonstrate highly developed dexterity, co-ordination and palpatory senses for assessment and manual treatment of patients.
- Communicate complex information to patients, carers and colleagues appropriately, sensitively and effectively taking into account the particular needs of the situation and the individuals.
- Evaluate own practice and identify own training and development needs in order to ensure continuing personal and professional development and competence to practice
- Use standardised outcome measures and evidence based practice in order to maximise therapy input and evaluate service delivery, and encourage others to do the same.
- To complete 6 week and 6 month reviews as per national guidelines as part of the multidisciplinary team.
- Ensures timely submission of required statistical information that accurately reflects his/her clinical activity
For more information or an informal discussion contact Katie Summers (Team Lead/Specialist Therapist) or Helen Eccleshall (Team lead/Specialist Occupational Therapist)
Full time and part time positions are available and can be discussed upon interview.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of local & National priorities
- Pathology of the older person/Stroke
- Knowledge of Risk Assessment.
- Ability to assess, plan and evaluate treatment.
- Knowledge of equipment/adaptations and all aspects of ADL
- Knowledge of management of falls
- Time management & prioritisation skills,
- Competent IT skills
- Self motivated and able to work as an effective team member.
- Effective communicate skills
- Ability to manage self.
- Flexible and positive approach.
- Demonstrates meeting the requirements of CPD.
- Organisational skills and use of initiative
Desirable
- Treatment of complex cases & diverse conditions
- Knowledge of upper limb assessment and neurological splinting
- Leadership skills
- Presentation Skills
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc/Diploma in Occupational therapy
- HCPC Registration
Desirable
- Membership to Royal College of Occupational Therapists
Further Training
Essential
Desirable
- Post graduate training in stroke / neurological conditions
Experience
Essential
- Proven NHS post qualification experience with some at a more senior level
- Experience in Stroke / neurological conditions
- Supervisory experience
- Experience of audit
- MDT working
Desirable
- Teaching experience
- Standard setting, service evaluation
- Community experience
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- All appointments are subject to satisfactory medical clearance and the ability to cope with the demands of the role
- Able to cover 8am -6pm including weekends and bank holidays to meet the needs of the service
- Full driving licence and the ability to travel between locations.
- Daily access to own transport
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of local & National priorities
- Pathology of the older person/Stroke
- Knowledge of Risk Assessment.
- Ability to assess, plan and evaluate treatment.
- Knowledge of equipment/adaptations and all aspects of ADL
- Knowledge of management of falls
- Time management & prioritisation skills,
- Competent IT skills
- Self motivated and able to work as an effective team member.
- Effective communicate skills
- Ability to manage self.
- Flexible and positive approach.
- Demonstrates meeting the requirements of CPD.
- Organisational skills and use of initiative
Desirable
- Treatment of complex cases & diverse conditions
- Knowledge of upper limb assessment and neurological splinting
- Leadership skills
- Presentation Skills
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc/Diploma in Occupational therapy
- HCPC Registration
Desirable
- Membership to Royal College of Occupational Therapists
Further Training
Essential
Desirable
- Post graduate training in stroke / neurological conditions
Experience
Essential
- Proven NHS post qualification experience with some at a more senior level
- Experience in Stroke / neurological conditions
- Supervisory experience
- Experience of audit
- MDT working
Desirable
- Teaching experience
- Standard setting, service evaluation
- Community experience
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- All appointments are subject to satisfactory medical clearance and the ability to cope with the demands of the role
- Able to cover 8am -6pm including weekends and bank holidays to meet the needs of the service
- Full driving licence and the ability to travel between locations.
- Daily access to own transport
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).
