Stroke Occupational Therapist Early Supported Stroke Discharge

Job summary

Are you a skilled Occupational Therapist, committed and interested in rehabilitation for stroke patients?

Would you like to be part of a strong and developing service committed to providing the best care to the people 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 Amber Valley Early Supported Stroke Discharge Team (ESSD) for a fixed term period ending 31st December 2025.

Our team focus is on community rehabilitation of patients following a Stroke, working as part of the MDT.

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 required to travel to reach patients in the community and you must be able to access transport.

Main duties of the job

We have an exciting offer available for an Occupational Therapist to gain or increase their skills in stroke rehabilitation working with our Early Supported Stroke Discharge team (ESSD) for a fixed term period ending 31st December 2025.

During your time with us we will provide mentor and development support, we have a strong network of highly skilled Occupational Therapists across the service and within the team itself. Our aim would be to give you a positive and rewarding year with clinical experience, knowledge and skill development and support.

There are 3 ESSD teams who work closely alongside each other to provide care to people in South Derbyshire, Derby City and Amber Valley. This position would be predominantly based with the Amber Valley team, but where there are capacity needs, you may be required to work flexibly to support the other teams.

The ESSD team is a friendly and supportive team who look forward to supporting a new colleague to developing skills and knowledge in the clinical area they are passionate about.

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.