Job summary BAND 7 CLINICAL SPECIALIST OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST (Could be offered as a Band 6 to 7 development for the right candidate) Acute Stroke and Brain Injury Up to full time | Permanent Do you have apassion for stroke/brain injury rehabilitation?
Are you looking for the opportunity to deepen your knowledge base and expand your skillset as part of a committed and driven team?
Are you interested in quality improvement?
Main duties of the job We are looking for a therapist with NHS and stroke/brain injury experience who is looking to develop their Band 7 clinical and professional skills, working within the dynamic Stroke Therapy Team in the James Paget University Hospital Stroke Unit.
We are able to offer bespoke training and encourage external education opportunities.
The James Paget University Hospital Stroke Unit is commissioned to offer both acute care and rehabilitation, and as such the role provides the opportunity to develop skills in every phase of inpatient stroke rehabilitation, and joint working to provide a solid discharge plan.
As a Clinical Specialist you would be providing a high standard of care to the more complex patients following stroke and brain injury, facilitating their rehabilitation journey.
You would have the opportunity to help shape stroke rehabilitation as plans for the new hospital progress, and to be involved in regional stroke and neurology networks.
About us We know that development and wellbeing are crucial to the success of your work, and you will receive regular one-to-one supervision to discuss your progress, and any service evaluation and ideas.
You will work alongside existing Band 7 staff to share ideas to help develop yourself and the team.
As a team of 17 Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Rehabilitation Assistants, we are changing and developing our service continuously to improve delivery of rehabilitation.
With a wider therapy department of more than 100 staff, there are lots of opportunities to develop and progress your career.
We are committed to service development, with opportunities to lead on audit and service improvement.
We are forging strong links with the Research and Development Department and the University of East Anglia, and it is a really exciting time to join the Trust as these processes gather momentum.
The profile of Therapies is growing, and our voice and opinions are heard and valued at both departmental and operational levels.
Job description Job responsibilities The Trust offers: Training and development opportunities Protected CPD time Generous annual leave: 27 days on appointment, 29 days after five years service, and 33 days after 10 years service NHS pension scheme NHS discounts Salary Sacrifice car scheme Flexible working options, including nine-day fortnights, part-time working Employee celebration - regular staff awards International peer support group and celebration events Neurodiversity support Health and Wellbeing Service, including counselling, physiotherapy, mental health, and menopause support etc.
Career pathway development, supportive PDP to help you achieve your goals Social events Long service recognition On-site parking Single accommodation on site for new staff Occupational Therapy specific training in an integrated therapy department Recruitment support Excellent maternity package Please see the attached Job Description for details of the main duties and responsibilities of the role.
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Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy (BSc/MSc) Current HCPC registration Undertaken a student/fieldwork educators' course Evidence of relevant post-graduate courses including cognitive assessment and management and stroke specialist courses Desirable Membership of relevant specialist group Leadership training Coaching/supervision training Knowledge and Experience Essential Minimum of two years' Band 6 experience including time spent in relevant specialist area Significant experience of team working including integrated teams Evidence of variety of assessment skills within different clinical areas Evidence of involvement in service development, working on projects Training and clinical supervision of clinical staff and students including the teaching of specialist skills Working knowledge of clinical governance/current topics in the NHS Desirable Clinical supervision of Band 6 Interest in audit/research Skills, Abilities and Competencies Essential Ability to act as an autonomous practitioner, organising, prioritising and delegating workload as appropriate Good communication skills, including empathy, motivational and assertiveness skills Ability to work flexibly across clinical areas and adapt to the needs of the service particularly when the service is under pressure Desirable Leadership and mentoring skills Experience of leading change and service development