Job summary
Do you have a passion for Stroke rehabilitation and want the opportunity to work with a dynamic team to provide rehabilitation to patients out of hospital? The Community Stroke service is seeking a part time Occupational Therapist to work within our team.
You should have knowledge in basic assessment, neuro rehabilitation, goal setting, care planning and good communication skills. Senior support will be given to develop this further and improve skills and confidence
This post is community based and therefore it is essential the post holder is a car driver.
Experience in Health coaching, Bridges or a similar model would be advantageous, otherwise training would be provided for the successful candidate.
Main duties of the job
To work as part of the integrated team to provide seven day nursing or therapeutic input to patients with the aim of returning them to maximum independent living, within a stimulating environment actively promoting self-management on all activities of daily living.
To provide assessment, differential diagnosis, advice, training appropriate intervention and evaluation of planned care.
Work with colleagues across health, social care, education, mental health and voluntary sector to ensure holistic and joined up delivery of care.
Empower patients to make decisions about their own care and encourage them to exercise their rights and choices, signposting them to relevant community and voluntary services and supporting patients carers and assistants with management of risk.
About us
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT) provide hospital and community health services to people living across a wide geographical area. We deliver care from two main hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, six community hospitals and in patients own homes. You will be joining a team of 10,000 amazing colleagues providing care to 800,000 residents.
Our philosophy is that time matters to everyone. Too often, our current systems and ways of working add unnecessary stress and frustration. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which do not work or cause time delays for our staff and patients throughout our day-to-day business.
The Stroke service provides Early Supported Discharge services as well as services for patients who have functional issues from their previous stroke.
If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge then we are keen to hear from you
Job description
Job responsibilities
Work within an integrated team, carrying out single assessments, and contributing to the development and delivery of the integrated care plan.
Develop programmes of nursing/therapeutic activities, weighing options and delegating aspects of care as appropriate
Implement aspects of the care plan, potentially acting as care coordinator and reviewing the plan on behalf of the integrated team.
Support patients with advice, information, persuasion and direction to community resources to encourage self-management and ongoing independence.
Provide support, training and advice to parents , clients and carers.
Support the work of assistants, students and volunteers
Job description
Job responsibilities
Work within an integrated team, carrying out single assessments, and contributing to the development and delivery of the integrated care plan.
Develop programmes of nursing/therapeutic activities, weighing options and delegating aspects of care as appropriate
Implement aspects of the care plan, potentially acting as care coordinator and reviewing the plan on behalf of the integrated team.
Support patients with advice, information, persuasion and direction to community resources to encourage self-management and ongoing independence.
Provide support, training and advice to parents , clients and carers.
Support the work of assistants, students and volunteers
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Occupational Therapist with HCPC
- Professional knowledge and skills acquired through a combination of formal training, short courses and experience to degree level of equivalent
Desirable
- Registered member of British Association of Occupational Therapists
Skills
Essential
- Use Word, Powerpoint, email, excel and access (or similar spreadsheet or database packages)
- Good communication skills both written and verbal
Experience
Essential
- Experience with the care group
Desirable
- Experience of working or volunteering in a related area
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Occupational Therapist with HCPC
- Professional knowledge and skills acquired through a combination of formal training, short courses and experience to degree level of equivalent
Desirable
- Registered member of British Association of Occupational Therapists
Skills
Essential
- Use Word, Powerpoint, email, excel and access (or similar spreadsheet or database packages)
- Good communication skills both written and verbal
Experience
Essential
- Experience with the care group
Desirable
- Experience of working or volunteering in a related area
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).
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).
