An exci ting opportunity has arisen for a 22.5 hour band 6 post in stroke and neurology . The post holder will require experience in the speciality of Stroke & Neurology. W e are looking for a flexible, enthus iastic and motivated individual who will be based on the Acute Stroke Unit/Neurology ward.
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.
Thi s post is part of a n established 7-day working service; applicant s must be able to take an active part on the 7-day working rota.
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***
Perform a Specialist Occupational Therapist role to provide a comprehensive Occupational Therapy Service to the patients referred, including stroke and neurology on the acute ward. This includes carrying out a range of functional and cognitive assessments while working as part of the MDT.
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 Instructor s . The post holder will also undertake appraisal and clinical supervision of specified staff within the team. The post holder will be required to deputise for the Team leader when necessary.
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 accountab le 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.
Will be required to work on a 7-day working rota and be flexible to cover along the pathway in different work location s depending on patient needs.
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. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment manager for this post who will put you in touch with the recruitment team. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Clinical
Ensure the patients, relatives and those the therapist comes into contact with are aware of the role of the Occupational Therapist and components of the Occupational Therapy treatment programme.
Obtain informed consent from the patient, and work within the current legal framework for patients who lack capacity to consent, prior to commencing any treatment.
Select from a wide range of standardised and non-standardised assessments to assess and aid diagnosis of cognitive, perceptual, behavioural, physical and social functioning of the patients referred . This includes, but is not limited to social environmental interview, cognitive & perceptual tests ( MoCA, OCS , ACE III & MET ), mood screens, personal care assessments, kitchen assessments, feeding a ssessments and group therapy sessions.
Make reliable interpretations of the assessment results, in order to inform other professionals in the diagnosis and management of the patients. Also to guide the Occupational Therapy treatment plan, and for the recommendati on of the discharge destination/placement .
Plan, deliver and review treatment programmes in close liaison with all members of the multi-disciplinary team, patients, carers and family in accordance with any consent given. Addressing areas such as disease management, sensory, motor, splinting, psychosocial needs and functional abilities.
Carry out environmental home assessments, pre-discharge home assessments, discharge home assessments and follow-up visits, as required . Assess the patient carrying out functional skills to maximise independent living, arranging equipment provision, adaptations and support services as required . Assess for disability access and safety, also ensuring access to community resources and assessing carer needs.
Assess for and provide aids and adaptive equipment to increase / enable independent function, teaching compensatory techniques as required . These include but are not limited to feeding, dressing, leisure activities and employment. Responsible for providing information and instruction for the safe use of the items provided.
Rise requisitions for minor adaptation on behalf of Social Services; and OT equipment on behalf of the OT Department, Derriford Hospital , per referral.
Please refer to job description attached for further details.
