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Static Occupational Therapist Stroke

3 months ago


Bournemouth, Bournemouth, United Kingdom University Hospitals Dorset Full time
Job overview

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 teamBase Location:

BournemouthInterview Date:
TBC Main duties of the job 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 impairments2.

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 pathways5. To ensure a positive impact on patient flow within the Trust including triaging patients and updating electronic databases in order to manage the ESD caseload6. To be involved in student education and be a Practice Placement Educator as required7. Cross site working as required Working for our organisation 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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria State Registered (HCPC)BSc (Hons) or equivalent in Occupational TherapyEvidence of CPD Desirable criteria Member of Neuro Occupational Therapy Special Interest Group – RCOT SS Neuro Practice and member of RCOTCompletion of Neuro-therapy specific courseCompletion of leadership training Experience Essential criteria Minimum of 18-24 months of postgraduate experience across core areas ,Neurology, Older Peoples Services , OrthopaedicsExperience of working within a community rehab service Desirable criteria Previous experience with supervision of assistantsPrevious experience in student clinical supervision and or Band 5 staffExperience of working in stroke/neuro settingInvolvement in audit and service development Technical Skills Competencies Essential criteria Ability to assess, manage & treat neurological conditions and patients with complex multi pathologies at specialist levelAbility to teach & supervise band 5 staff & assistantsSkills in goal setting & evaluating outcome measuresProblem solving skills and clinical reasoning skills – a Reflective practitionerAbility to produce clear written documentation of intervention & reportsTherapeutic moving & handling skills at specialist levelAbility to prioritise clinical workloadAbility to learn and develop own clinical skills with neurological patient group Desirable criteria Skills in using adjunctive therapies (e.g, CIMT, electrical stimulation, motivational interviewing)Skills in applying movement science intensity programmes Knowledge Essential criteria Sound understanding of the pathology of neurological conditionsBasic understanding of Neuroplasticity and theoretical rationale behind neurotherapy interventionsUnderstanding of National service frameworks, NICE guidance and National strategy documents.

Knowledge of the clinical pathway for neurological patients from acute care to long term managementUnderstanding 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 Desirable criteria Knowledge of equipment options for neurological patients and abilities to assess for theseKnowledge of methods to support self-management in patients with long term conditionsKnowledge of quality improvement methodology Other requirements specific to the role Essential criteria Ability to drive and hold a clean driver's licence and have access to own vehicleGood 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 spacesAbility to utilise specialist equipment relevant for patient group including adjustmentAbility to communicate with individuals with language, behavioural and cognitive problems Personal Attributes Essential criteria Self-motivatedGood time managementAbility to work under pressureFlexibility to respond to urgent requests, changes to plans etc;InitiativeAlways maintain high level of professional standard Language Requirement Essential criteria Able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role