Job summary
Employer heading
Lead Senior Occupational Therapist - Neurology/Stroke
NHS AfC: Band 7
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lead Senior Occupational Therapist to join our team and provide leadership to our Stroke and Neurology OT service. The post holder will lead and deliver occupational therapy services alongside a dedicated team of OT staff, working on the hyper acute/acute/ rehabilitation stroke unit, and early supported discharge service. Early supported discharge operates as an outreach service from the stroke unit, enabling patients to continue therapy at home following discharge. The team is committed to delivering high standards of care working closely with the multidisciplinary team across the whole patient pathway.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking applicants with significant experience at a senior level, and who demonstrate specialist skills in Neurology and rehabilitation. The post holder should also have a keen interest in positive leadership, operational management and service innovation, and have a passion for providing acute discharge planning alongside rehabilitation for people with neurological conditions.
Our department is committed to supporting and developing staff through appraisals and the supervision process. We provide clinical placements for students from Sheffield and Derby Universities, and we have a dedicated practice learning facilitator. You will be asked to help support students within the department.
We are commissioned to provide a seven day services so flexibility to work weekends will be required.
Working for our organisation
As a trust we offer
- onsite parking,
- wellbeing hub
- counselling,
- onsite exercise classes,
- the royal mile (one mile circuit around the hospital grounds),
- a number of refreshment outlets,
- onsite post office
- cash machines,
- fruit and vegetable stall that visits throughout the week
- outdoor seating areas to facilitate staff breaks.
As a department we offer:
- apprenticeship schemes,
- departmental emotional support,
- regular catch ups with head of department
- regular supervision
- yearly appraisal
- in-service training programmes
- formal and informal support
- wellbeing champion
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the Job description document for further information about the role and job requirements. Please do not hesitate to get in touch should you have any questions.
The key to our success is simple: our people. With your experience, energy and commitment, you’ll be able to make a huge difference.
Person specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria
- Qualification in Occupational Therapy at degree or diploma level.
- Relevant post-graduate training, to include Masters level study or a willingness to undertake this.
- HCPC registered.
- APPLE accreditation or equivalent fieldwork educators qualification.
- Evidence of recent CPD specific to speciality
Desirable criteria
- Management qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate experience of management at a Senior level, including staff management
- Significant experience of working at Senior level within Neurology
Desirable criteria
- Experience across a broad range of Occupational Therapy practise
Skills and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Experience of project work relating to service developments.
- Experience of developing and supervising staff.
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of standard setting and service development.
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
- Evidence of self-development
- Demonstrate understanding of and interest in the key elements of the role.
Demonstrates Trust Values
Essential criteria
- Compassion, Ambition, Respect, Encouragement – Proud to CARE
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Rebecca Sheldon
- Job title
- Head of Occupational Therapy
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01246 512648
- Additional information
For further information, an informal discussion, or to arrange a visit, please contact Rebecca Sheldon Head of Occupational Therapy (01246 512648)
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