Occupational Therapist

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust is offering a full-time Band 6 rotational Occupational Therapy post across stroke and neurology. The role rotates across Acute Stroke Unit, Stroke Rehabilitation Unit, Neurosurgery/ICU, Community Neuro Rehabilitation Team and Plym Neuro Rehabilitation Unit within Livewell South West.

The post requires experience in Stroke & Neurology, excellent communication, time management and a flexible approach.

Qualifications

• Experience in Stroke & Neurology.
• Excellent communication and time management skills.
• Flexible and motivated team player.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy assessment, treatment and management of stroke and neurological patients in inpatient and community settings.
• Work within the MDT to support wider team and deliver a high-quality OT service.
• Assist Team Leader with day-to-day management, supervision and allocation of work to staff.
• Participate in clinical governance, teaching activities and CPD.

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full-time band 6 rotational post across stroke and neurology. The post will rotate over the Acute Stroke Unit (Derriford Hospital), Stroke Rehabilitation Unit (Mount Gould Hospital), Neurosurgery/ICU (Derriford Hospital), Community Neuro Rehabilitation Team (Livewell South West) and Plym Neuro Rehabilitation Unit (Livewell South West). The post holder will require experience in the speciality of Stroke & Neurology. We are looking for a flexible, enthusiastic and motivated individual who will rotate across the acute and community services.

The applicant will require excellent communication, time management skills and a flexible approach. You must have good inter-personal skills, work well in a multidisciplinary team environment, and be willing to support the Team Lead to deliver a specialist occupational therapy service.

As a therapy service we are committed to providing regular clinical and non-clinical support and supervision; conduct yearly appraisal; allocate time for Continued Professional Development (CPD) and involve all grades of staff in the In-Service Training programmes.

This post is part of an established 7-day working service; applicants must be able to take an active part on the 7-day working rota.

The post-holder is responsible for the provision of a quality OT service, under the direction of the Team Leader, ensuring high standards of clinical practice are provided.

Carrying out clinical duties including the occupational therapy assessment, treatment and management of stroke and neurological patients, as part of the MDT in inpatient settings and in the community.

Post holder assists the Team Leader in the day-to-day management of the wider Team, providing support, supervision and allocation of work to the Band 5 OTs, and Technical Instructors. The post holder will also undertake appraisal and clinical supervision of specified staff within the team.

The Post holder will have a delegated remit of Clinical Governance and teaching activities to undertake and develop within the team.

Post holder is professionally and legally accountable for his/her own action, working with minimal supervision. The post holder is professionally and legally accountable for work delegated to assistant staff and students.

Patients seen present with a wide range of complex and highly complex stroke and neurological deficits with potentially long-term needs and disabilities.

Post holder is professionally and legally accountable for his/her own action and works with minimal supervision.

We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure.

We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams.

For further details / informal visits contact:

Name: Rebecca Long

Job title: Occupational Therapist Team Lead Stroke/Neurology

Email address: [e-mail]

Telephone number: 01752 433320

Lucy Maunder

OT Team Lead Stroke Rehabilitation Unit

Wembury Ward

Mount Gould Hospital