Job summary
B6 OT 0.49 WTE, 18 hours/Week Permanent. South Wiltshire - Base Location flexible depending on applicant.
The integrated Community Neurology and Stroke Service are looking for an enthusiastic Band 6 Occupational Therapist to support the team in delivering rehabilitation to patients with neurological conditions.
You will be working with a supportive multidisciplinary team comprising Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, and Rehabilitation Assistants and within the wider team working with a range of providers and disciplines.
The team see a variety of patient conditions providing varying stages of rehabilitation and maintenance input, including end of life support.
This role will be based in the community in South Wiltshire although a degree of flexibility will be required depending on service demands.
This is an exciting opportunity to work with our dedicated and experienced therapists. As well as receiving regular supervision, there is a regular programme of inservice learning, peer support and opportunities for service development.
A full valid driving licence and access to a car to use regularly for business purposes is essential.
For further details, please contact:
Donna Bayliss
Head of Service
Donna.bayliss@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
As an Advanced Nurse Practitioner you will beresponsible for the following:
Clinical/Professional:
Provide specialist, high quality, expert nursing care and support for patients who are suitable for Virtual Ward (VW) care in liaison with the multidisciplinary teams (MDT) through assessment and care planning.
Initiate agreed range of diagnostic tests.
Refer to other disciplines/professions when required.
Support patients to self-manage, monitor their condition, and make informed choices.
Be responsible for gaining intravenous access and administration of prescribed medication for patients
Liaison:
- Promote the service and support clinical staff to facilitate the safe, effective, and appropriate transfer of patients identified as suitable for VW care from ED, wards, and the community.
- Work with and be responsible for the case management of patients identified for VW.
- Attend multidisciplinary meetings and participate in cascading information from these meetings to relevant parties.
Management/Leadership:
- Management and co-ordination of patient care
- Develop patient condition specific management plans with medical staff to improve patient clinical management.
- Ensure other nursing staff are aware of pathways and procedures relating to VW. Disseminate any changes in policy and procedures in a timely manner and to work within them.
Full list of responsibilities attached
About us
About the Company
We change lives by transforming health and care.
Established in 2006, we are one of the UKs leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services.Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.
Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. Were a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.
While it doesnt happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and well need to close it earlier than the date weve shown here. If youre keen to join our team, wed love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.
To find out more about HCRG Care Group, please visit https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/about-us-2
Date posted
17 April 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£37,338 to £44,962 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
HCRGCG/TP/111228/15024
Job locations
HCRG Care Group
Salisbury
Wiltshire
SP2 8BJ
Employer details
Employer name
HCRG Care Group
Address
HCRG Care Group
Salisbury
Wiltshire
SP2 8BJ
Employer's website
https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/ (Opens in a new tab)
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