Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist
4 hours ago
Job overview
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist to join the stroke therapy team based at Peterborough City Hospital. The overall stroke pathway comprises of a HASU and ASU at Peterborough City Hospital and acute beds at Hinchingbrooke Hospital. The position is mainly at Peterborough City Hospital however flexibility will be required to provide cross-site cover.
We require a motivated, forward-thinking candidate who is passionate in providing high quality stroke and neuro-rehabilitation in line with the evidence base and national guidelines. The post holder will develop both the quality of the clinical service and the staff that deliver it. Experience in training, clinical leadership and strong communication skills to work alongside stakeholders from across the stroke pathway are essential. The successful candidate will manage a varied and complex clinical caseload. Regular clinical supervision, managerial support and training opportunities will be provided to ensure personal career development. Weekend/ bank holiday working will be required.
Interviews for this role will be conducted in person to assess relevant skills effectively.
Advert
The Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist working with the Stroke Therapy Team develops the quality of the clinical service and staff that deliver it. The post holder will work using an enhanced level of practice applying specialist knowledge and skills in the field of Stroke rehabilitation. They will assess and treat a specialist complex caseload of patients.
They will act as the profession specific lead to support the training and development of the clinical staff within the Stroke therapy team and wider multidisciplinary team. To lead on service development, audit and assist in research initiatives to deliver on best practice evidence based care in line with trust and national priorities. To be responsible for the delivery of key quality performance indicators linked to providing high quality care.
Working for our organisation
Priority will be given to colleagues identified as at risk through the Trust's redeployment process.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached the person specification and job description for more details regarding this role.
Disclosure & Barring Check Fee
Where your role requires a DBS check, the Trust will pay the fee upfront and reclaim the cost (including a £5 admin fee) from your first month's salary. Volunteers are exempt.
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We recruit not just for skills but for behaviours aligned with our core values: dedication, care, courage, and innovation. Show us how you live these values in your application and interview.
Early closure notice
We may close this advert early if we receive enough applications—please apply without delay.
International Applicants & Sponsorship
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