Occupational Therapist - Stroke

The Methodist Church in Britain; Leigh on Sea; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training opportunities

Clinical supervision

CPD support

Job summary

The Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust invites an Inpatient Occupational Therapist to join the Stroke Unit at Southend Hospital. You will undertake early assessment and management of stroke patients, using standardised tests to support safe discharge with equipment and care advice.

With Band 7 team lead support, you will develop services, supervise junior staff, and progress toward accredited practice placement educator status while delivering person-centred care in line with Trust values.

Qualifications

• Must have HCPC registration and a Band 5 inpatient stroke background.
• BSc in Occupational Therapy and CPD evidence.

Responsibilities

• Early assessment and management of stroke patients presenting to hospital, using standardised tests.
• Enable safe discharge, arranging any necessary equipment and care recommendations.
• Day-to-day management of service delivery.
• Manage a complex caseload with support from a Band 7 team lead.
• Supervise staff and become an accredited practice placement educator.
• Develop services proactively and engage others.
• Practise person-centred care in line with Trust values and behaviours.
• Support the Clinical Lead and Therapies Manager in strategic and operational planning for the department.

Skills

Leadership

Engage others

Flexibility

Stroke care experience

Education

BSc Occupational Therapy

CPD evidence

Job description

Inpatient Occupational Therapist post on the Stroke Unit at Southend Hospital, part of the integrated therapy team at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust. Core work is early assessment and management of stroke patients on admission, using standardised tests to support safe discharge with equipment and care advice. Distinct features are a fast-paced, complex caseload run with Band 7 team lead support, growing staff supervision and a route to accredited practice placement educator status. Fit depends on HCPC registration and prior Band 5 experience, including inpatient stroke work.

What the job involves

• Early assessment and management of stroke patients presenting to hospital, using standardised tests
• Enable safe discharge, arranging any necessary equipment and care recommendations
• Day-to-day management of service delivery
• Manage a complex caseload with support from a Band 7 team lead
• Supervise staff and become an accredited practice placement educator
• Develop services proactively and engage others
• Practise person-centred care in line with Trust values and behaviours
• Support the Clinical Lead and Therapies Manager in strategic and operational planning for the department

Qualifications

• BSc in Occupational Therapy
• Evidence of CPD

Registration & licences

• HCPC registration

Experience

• Varied experience at Band 5 level
• Experience in an inpatient setting
• Experience working with stroke patients

Skills & knowledge

• Strong leadership skills and ability to engage others
• Flexibility to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Commitment to a person-centred approach

Nice to have

• Clinical Educators Course
• Experience supervising junior staff
• Broad range of junior rotations

What’s offered

• Training and clinical development opportunities
• Comprehensive in-service training programme
• Regular clinical supervision
• Support to attend recognised courses in the area of the post
• Encouragement to pursue CPD
• Support to attend Trust leadership courses at Band 6