Crynodeb o'r swydd
- Prif leoliad
- Stroke & Neuro Early Supported Discharge Senior Occupational Therapist
- Gradd
- Band 6
- Contract
- Cyfnod Penodol: 12 mis (Maternity Leave Cover)
- Oriau
- Rhan-amser - 22.5 awr yr wythnos (08:00-16:00 shifts with one 10:00-18:00 shift per week. Working 1 weekend in 6, with enhancements and time back in lieu.)
- Cyfeirnod y swydd
- 153-ME03074-A
- Cyflogwr
- University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
- Math o gyflogwr
- NHS
- Gwefan
- Bournemouth Hospital, UHD
- Tref
- Bournemouth
- Cyflog
- £35,392 - £42,618 per annum
- Cyfnod cyflog
- Yn flynyddol
- Yn cau
- 26/05/2024 23:59
Teitl cyflogwr
Static Occupational Therapist Stroke & Neuro ESD
Band 6
As University Hospitals Dorset we are a three site acute trust with ‘university hospital’ status through our partnership with Bournemouth University, working with an annual budget of £730m.
We offer highly regarded health services, employing some 10,000 staff. Our ambitious £250m estates programme is well on the way to delivering state-of-the-art facilities over the next two years to meet the current and future healthcare needs of the populations we serve.
In an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with over seven miles of sandy beaches you’ll find inspirational opportunities to achieve your perfect work/life balance. With the New Forest and the Purbecks on our doorstep, we’re also less than three hours from London by road or train. The thriving towns of Poole, Bournemouth and Christchurch give way to idyllic villages and unspoilt landscapes just minutes from our hospitals.
We believe that having a diverse workforce, and allowing people to be themselves, is essential in ensuring we offer an inclusive, welcoming and productive place to work.
We especially welcome applications from minority groups in the community who may be underrepresented in our workforce.
At UHD our active staff network groups are the Women's Network, Black Asian Minority Ethnic Group (BAME), Pride Network, European (EU), Pro Ability Staff Network, and the Armed Forces Support Group.
As a Trust we are proudly signed up to the Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant guaranteed interview schemes.
Trosolwg o'r swydd
We are delighted to offer this fixed term Static Band 6 Senior Occupational Therapy post in our friendly Stroke & Neuro Early Supported Discharge (ESD) Team. Our service sees patients patients at home promptly after discharge from hospital and we offer intensive evidence-based therapeutic interventions. There are many options for CPD learning and project developments in our dynamic team!
Base Location: Bournemouth
Interview Date: TBC
Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd
1. To provide an efficient and effective Occupational Therapy 7 day service within the Stroke and Neuro ESD Team to community patients with stroke and other neurological impairments
2. To assess patient’s level of function, set realistic goals, and implement timely Occupational Therapy treatment programmes with the aim of improving independence, function, and quality of life. ·
3. To develop specialist skills in all aspects of rehabilitation · To maintain a flexible, patient centred approach to service delivery at all times.
4. To assist with the safe and satisfactory discharge of patients as necessary, identifying recovery and support plans using appropriate community services and discharge to assess pathways
5. To ensure a positive impact on patient flow within the Trust including triaging patients and updating electronic databases in order to manage the ESD caseload
6. To be involved in student education and be a Practice Placement Educator as required
7. Cross site working as required
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.
Swydd ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Manyleb y person
Qualifications
Meini prawf hanfodol
- State Registered (HCPC)
- BSc (Hons) or equivalent in Occupational Therapy
- Evidence of CPD
Meini prawf dymunol
- Member of Neuro Occupational Therapy Special Interest Group – RCOT SS Neuro Practice and member of RCOT
- Completion of Neuro-therapy specific course
- Completion of leadership training
Experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Minimum of 18-24 months of postgraduate experience across core areas ,Neurology, Older Peoples Services , Orthopaedics
- Experience of working within a community rehab service
Meini prawf dymunol
- Previous experience with supervision of assistants
- Previous experience in student clinical supervision and or Band 5 staff
- Experience of working in stroke/neuro setting
- Involvement in audit and service development
Technical Skills Competencies
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Ability to assess, manage & treat neurological conditions and patients with complex multi pathologies at specialist level
- Ability to teach & supervise band 5 staff & assistants
- Skills in goal setting & evaluating outcome measures
- Problem solving skills and clinical reasoning skills – a Reflective practitioner
- Ability to produce clear written documentation of intervention & reports
- Therapeutic moving & handling skills at specialist level
- Ability to prioritise clinical workload
- Ability to learn and develop own clinical skills with neurological patient group
Meini prawf dymunol
- Skills in using adjunctive therapies (e.g, CIMT, electrical stimulation, motivational interviewing)
- Skills in applying movement science intensity programmes
Knowledge
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Sound understanding of the pathology of neurological conditions
- Basic understanding of Neuroplasticity and theoretical rationale behind neurotherapy interventions
- Understanding of National service frameworks, NICE guidance and National strategy documents.
- Knowledge of the clinical pathway for neurological patients from acute care to long term management
- Understanding of Clinical Governance and its relevance to clinical situations.
- Ability to critique evidence base and apply to clinical practice.
- Knowledge and understanding of the Discharge to Assess pathways
Meini prawf dymunol
- Knowledge of equipment options for neurological patients and abilities to assess for these
- Knowledge of methods to support self-management in patients with long term conditions
- Knowledge of quality improvement methodology
Other requirements specific to the role
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Ability to drive and hold a clean driver's licence and have access to own vehicle
- Good IT skills with the ability to utilise number of basic computer programmes competently (i.e. outlook, word, excel, databases)
- Ability to move and handle patients and equipment using approved techniques and work in confined spaces
- Ability to utilise specialist equipment relevant for patient group including adjustment
- Ability to communicate with individuals with language, behavioural and cognitive problems
Personal Attributes
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Self-motivated
- Good time management
- Ability to work under pressure
- Flexibility to respond to urgent requests, changes to plans etc;
- Initiative
- Always maintain high level of professional standard
Language Requirement
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role
Bathodynnau ardystio / achredu cyflogwyr
Gofynion ymgeisio
Rhaid i chi gael cofrestriad proffesiynol priodol yn y DU.
Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.
Dogfennau i'w lawrlwytho
Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- Jane Phillips
- Teitl y swydd
- Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 0300 019 4473
- Gwybodaeth i gefnogi eich cais
Or Michelle Heath, Team Lead Stroke & Neuro ESD
Tel: 0300 019 4473
Rhestr swyddi gyda University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust yn Proffesiynau perthynol i iechyd neu bob sector