Occupational Therapist - Stroke Early supported Discharge Team

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is looking for a dedicated Occupational Therapist - Stroke Specialist to support patients in their rehabilitation journey. You will assess and address complex patient needs, utilizing advanced treatment skills, and contribute to a flexible working environment with excellent benefits. This role is ideal for those passionate about delivering compassionate and effective care.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

NHS pension scheme

Access to NHS discount schemes

Qualifications

• Passion for stroke treatment and a commitment to developing skills.
• Ability to perform advanced, comprehensive, and standardized assessments.
• Strong clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice.

Responsibilities

• Participate in complex rehabilitation.
• Assess patients with diverse and complex presentations.
• Demonstrate effective communication and therapeutic skills.

Job description

Job Title: Occupational Therapist - Stroke Specialist

We are seeking a passionate Occupational Therapist with a focus on Stroke treatment, eager to develop skills in providing treatment, advice, and education to patients in their own homes. This role involves supporting patients to complete tasks and activities important to them.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Participate in complex rehabilitation and contribute to its function.
2. Assess patients with diverse and complex presentations.
3. Perform advanced, comprehensive, and standardized assessments within specialized clinical areas.
4. Use clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice to determine treatment plans, utilizing a wide range of treatment skills and options.
5. Analyze and interpret clinical and non-clinical information to form accurate diagnoses, with guidance from specialist Occupational Therapists when appropriate.
6. Demonstrate highly developed assessment and therapeutic skills necessary for patient treatment.

What We Offer:

• Opportunities for learning and career development within the Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust.
• Flexible and agile working arrangements, along with NHS benefits such as generous annual leave, pension, and access to NHS discount schemes.
• Health and wellbeing services to support a healthy and happy workforce.

Why Work for Us?

• We are committed to promoting inclusion and ensuring all colleagues feel they belong.
• We value diversity and strive to create a respectful and dignified workplace.
• Greater diversity enhances positive outcomes for the communities we serve.

Our Values and Vision:

• Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities, and be a great place to work.
• Our mission is to deliver personal and compassionate care every time.
• Our CARE values are: collaborate, aspire, respect, and enable.

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