Specialist Stroke Occupational Therapist (Rotational)

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Specialist Stroke Occupational Therapist within a dedicated team focused on enhancing rehabilitation services. You will play a crucial role in providing specialized therapy to stroke patients across various settings, from acute care to community rehabilitation. This position offers the chance to lead innovative projects and collaborate within a multidisciplinary team, ensuring a seamless transition of care for patients. Join a supportive and passionate group committed to making a difference in the lives of East Sussex residents. Don't miss the chance to be part of this rewarding journey!

Benefits

NHS Pension Scheme

Onsite Nurseries

Staff Development Opportunities

Free Psychological Support

Onsite Parking

Staff Restaurants

Temporary Workforce Service

Qualifications

• Provide specialist Occupational Therapy service to stroke patients.
• Assess patient needs and plan interventions as per protocols.

Responsibilities

• Lead therapy groups and quality improvement projects.
• Work with a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient care.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Stroke Rehabilitation

Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration

Quality Improvement Projects

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Specialist Stroke Occupational Therapist (Rotational)

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Specialist band 6 Occupational Therapist to work as part of a specialised Stroke rotation, working in the Acute, Community and Intermediate Care settings.

There have been significant developments within our stroke speciality rotation, where Occupational Therapy is taking a leading role. The team have created and lead therapy music groups, along with a brunch rehabilitation group. Further rehabilitation groups, in conjunction with other Allied Health Profession colleagues are being launched to increase the rehabilitation offer to our stroke patients.

As part of your role, there will also be the opportunity to lead on one of the Quality Improvement projects across the stroke pathway to develop our stroke service further, for which you will be supported by both the Occupational Therapy team leads and our Advanced Clinical Practitioner.

You will also have the opportunity to gain experience by working closely within a broad multi-disciplinary team, including an Advanced Clinical Practitioner, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language, Dieticians and Specialist Stroke nurses, all of whom provide a high level of rehabilitation to patients following stroke throughout their journey from the acute to community rehabilitation settings.

To provide a specialist Occupational Therapy Service to Stroke patients as delegated and directed by the Stroke Team Leads.

To be responsible for a delegated caseload of patients, to assess patient needs, plan intervention and evaluate patient care within objectives, protocols and procedures of the service.

To promote integrated, multidisciplinary working practices that supports a seamless transition of care.

To support the Team Lead OT, Advanced Clinical Practitioner in Stroke Rehab, Professional Lead OT and Service Manager with service development, helping to implement policy and policy changes and to set and monitor standards of practice.

To delegate work to and assist in the supervision of band 5 OT, OT apprentice and OT support staff, providing training as required.

A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.

In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.

There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.

As part of the Stroke specialist therapy team, you will be joining a large, supportive team who are passionate about caring for the residents of East Sussex.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Katie Field Job title: Team Lead - Occupational Therapy, Acute Stroke Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 0300 131 4500

0300 131 4500, extension 771081

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