Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Inpatient Stroke Team, following promotion of the current post holder. The team is part of the wider Occupational Therapy Service and benefits from close multi-disciplinary team working and links with community partners.
This Band 5 post is not rotational and permits the post holder time to develop in-depth clinical skills in this specialty, plus experience beneficial for transition to Band 6 roles, e.g. involvement in service development work and assisting with supervision of support staff and students.
The post is based on the hyper acute and acute stroke unit at Southmead Hospital [HASU/ASU]. Under the recent stroke pathway changes in BNSSG, Southmead now serves as the sole HASU/ASU for the area. There are close working relationships with other elements of the stroke pathway - the subacute rehabilitation units and the community stroke service.
We run a preceptorship programme for new graduates and offer other development opportunities to facilitate your CPD.
Enquiries from qualified individuals seeking return to practice support, relocation (either within the UK or from overseas)arewelcomed.
This advert may close early, if we have received a sufficient amount of applications. Therefore you are highly advised to apply as soon as possible if you are interested in this position.
Main duties of the job
The caseload is challenging and rewarding requiring application of a wide range of therapeutic skills to encompass functional and cognitive assessments, early interventions, social and environmental needs for discharge planning and onward referrals.
We are seeking an enthusiastic individual, with an interest in stroke, who is keen to keen to develop their skills within this speciality. There are both internal and external CPD opportunities available with quality improvement projects encouraged. Senior support is always on hand and regular supervision is provided.
Close multi-disciplinary working and links with community partners in the wider health and care system exist to address needs at all stages of the clinical pathways, with occupational therapy playing a crucial role.
About us
North Bristol NHS Trustis a specialist centre for acute stroke where thrombolysis, thrombectomy and other emergency care is provided to patients from across the region.The service has strong links to other specialties within neurosciences.
The services are based within the award winning Brunel building at Southmead Hospital which has excellent facilities including therapy rooms, a large ADL kitchen and purpose designed splint room. The wards have 75% single rooms, which are equipped with overhead tracking hoists, ensuite toilets and level access showers. Staff are also well catered for with benefits including a staff restaurant with roof terrace, cycle centre and wellbeing support.
There is plenty of peer and senior support in the team, and various professional development opportunities and training courses are available. Quality improvement projects and service development ideas are actively encouraged. Additional benefits include award schemes for excellence, staff restaurants, green spaces and an extensive well being programme.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide an effective patient centred occupational therapy service to patients, working in conjunction with other members of the team and under the direction and supervision of a senior occupational therapist.
- To manage a defined caseload, using evidence-based principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions in hospital and on home visits in order to provide a safe, timely and effective discharge.
- To maintain clinical records
- To develop skills and knowledge through participation in the band 5 Preceptorship Programme (new graduates).
Regular placements are provided for undergraduate students fromthe local university. Roster patterns includeoneweekend shiftevery four weeks.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide an effective patient centred occupational therapy service to patients, working in conjunction with other members of the team and under the direction and supervision of a senior occupational therapist.
- To manage a defined caseload, using evidence-based principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions in hospital and on home visits in order to provide a safe, timely and effective discharge.
- To maintain clinical records
- To develop skills and knowledge through participation in the band 5 Preceptorship Programme (new graduates).
Regular placements are provided for undergraduate students fromthe local university. Roster patterns includeoneweekend shiftevery four weeks.
Person Specification
Education/Training/Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy
Work Experience
Essential
- Application of the OT Process
- Use of functional assessments
- Documented evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Experience of acute hospital setting
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Effective written communication skills
Personal Qualities
Essential
Desirable
- Membership of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists
Person Specification
Education/Training/Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy
Work Experience
Essential
- Application of the OT Process
- Use of functional assessments
- Documented evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Experience of acute hospital setting
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Effective written communication skills
Personal Qualities
Essential
Desirable
- Membership of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
