Sherborne - Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist - Stroke and Neuro

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Job overview

The successful candidate will provide specialist Occupational Therapy assessment and rehabilitation for stroke and neuro rehab patients within The Rowan Rehab ward at Yeatman Hospital in Sherborne. This is the specialist rehab ward for west Dorset, taking patients from Dorset County Hospital and Yeovil hospital acute stroke units.

The Therapy team at Rowan Rehab form part of the Dorset County Hospital therapy team and there will be an expectation to come across to DCH for supervision and to ensure strong working links with the acute therapy team.

Main duties of the job

This post will offer the opportunity to demonstrate and develop highly specialist skills in the management and rehabilitation of stroke and neuro patients fully embracing the benefits of high quality therapeutic relationships across teams.

You will have the opportunity to take on leadership responsibilities, which will include developing and leading on the operational management and service delivery for the Occupational Therapy team. You will be working alongside an established team of Physiotherapists, Dietitians, Speech & Language Therapists and Therapy Support Workers and will be encouraged to take an active role in current projects, including service development and evaluation, internal and external training, student supervision, audit and research review

Working for our organisation

At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.

Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving communities.

We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Responsible for providing clinical assessment, rehabilitation and leadership to create and promote a highly specialised Stroke and Neurological Occupational Therapy service.

To ensure clinical effectiveness of therapy intervention incorporating evidence based practice and professional standard

Person specification

Education and qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Evidence of masters level study relevant to Stroke/Neurology
• Registered as an Occupational Therapist with the Health Professions Council
• Evidence of other relevant and recent CPD/training

• Member of Special Interest Group
• Undertaken appropriate managerial/leadership training

Knowledge and experience

• Senior OT experience
• Evidence of team leadership experience
• Inpatient stroke/neuro experience
• Appropriate level of awareness of stroke guidelines and national policy direction
• Service Improvement experience, including ability to work with complex data, such as SSNAP

• Evidence of engagement with regional networks /other partners (Community Trust, social services
• Community Stroke Rehabilitation Experience

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to present information, written and orally, in a clear and logical manner.
• Ability to keep accurate and legible clinical notes.
• Ability to demonstrate clear depth of clinical reasoning and knowledge of OT assessment and interventions relating to this specialty, commensurate with Band 7 level.
• Ability to work autonomously, prioritising case load effectively
• To show an understanding of clinical governance and its implication for the Occupational Therapy Service.
• Experience in completing local, regional, national projects
• Evidence of supporting team members
• Car driver / owner with access for work use (community rotation stroke role)
• Ability to contribute to weekend working

• Prior involvement in Stroke research (NIHR portfolio)

Our Mission

Outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them.

Our Vision

Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.

Our Values

Integrity, Respect, Teamwork, Excellence

We are a Trust that celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We would welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.

For more information, please use the link below to read our joint strategy for Dorset County Hospital and Dorset Healthcare.

Trust Strategy | Dorset County Hospital (dchft.nhs.uk)

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT INFORMATION CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

Please read the job description and person specification carefully to ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills and experience required.

The closing date/interview date is subject to amendment; this vacancy may therefore expire at short notice, so we recommend that you submit an application at your earliest convenience. We reserve the right to close any vacancies without notice.

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted via email; therefore it is important that you check your personal email account regularly.

Unfortunately we are unable to respond to every application; if we do not contact you within 4 weeks of the closing date, please be advised that you not have been shortlisted on this occasion.

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