Neuro Occupational Therapist

The Methodist Church in Britain; Kingswood; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days annual leave (pro rata)

Generous pension scheme

NHS discounts

On-site leisure centre

On-site day nursery and holiday play

On-site car parking

Job summary

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a skilled Occupational Therapist to join the Stroke Unit’s Therapy Team. The post holder will assess and manage a varied caseload of neurological conditions and lead on selected areas of the work, within an acute setting and in close collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.

The role requires HCPC registration and a minimum of two years' post-qualification NHS experience, with a focus on stroke and neurological conditions and opportunities for

Qualifications

• HCPC registration or eligible to apply
• Minimum two years' NHS post-qualification experience
• Experience of stroke or neurological conditions
• Experience of service development
• Experience across core areas in an acute setting

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage a varied caseload on the Stroke Unit
• Provide specialist stroke therapy to optimise quality of life
• Lead on elements of work in an acute setting
• Work closely with the multidisciplinary team
• Apply clinical reasoning and explain decisions clearly
• Undertake continued professional and clinical development

Skills

MDT working

Communication

Discharge planning

Autonomous working

Prioritisation

Education

Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

This is a specialist Occupational Therapist post on the Stroke Unit at Salisbury District Hospital, within the Stroke Therapy Team at Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. The postholder assesses and manages a varied caseload of neurological conditions and is expected to lead on parts of the work. The role sits in an acute setting, working closely with the wider multidisciplinary team, and offers a route to progress. HCPC registration and at least two years' post-qualification NHS experience are required.

What the job involves

• Assess and manage a varied caseload, including a range of neurological conditions, on the Stroke Unit
• Provide specialist stroke therapy to optimise quality of life
• Lead on various elements of the work in an acute setting
• Work closely with all areas of the multidisciplinary team
• Apply clear clinical reasoning and explain decisions and actions so that everyone involved understands them
• Take an active part in all aspects of the role
• Undertake continued professional and clinical development

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy

Registration & licences

• HCPC registration

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years NHS experience post qualification
• Minimum of 2 years' experience as an Occupational Therapist
• Experience of service development
• Range of postgraduate experience across core areas in an acute setting
• Experience of working with stroke and/or neurological conditions

Skills & knowledge

• Evidence of MDT working
• Evidence of good communication skills
• Evidence of complex discharge planning
• Evidence of autonomous working
• Evidence of prioritisation skills

Other

• Evidence of neuro‑specific CPD from internal and external courses
• Desire to work with stroke or neurological conditions
• Desire to work at Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust

Nice to have

• Experience of supervising students
• Experience of working with qualified and unqualified staff
• Evidence of teaching others
• Evidence of deputising in the absence of senior staff
• Experience of leading group sessions
• Evidence of representing the therapy team at ward‑level meetings, such as MDT meetings, care reviews and handovers
• Evidence of developing stroke‑specific skills within practice

What’s offered

• Support for flexible working, subject to service needs
• Minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata)
• Generous pension scheme
• Access to NHS discounts
• Professional and specialist supervision from senior staff
• On‑site leisure centre
• On‑site day nursery and holiday play scheme
• On‑site car parking (fee applies)