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Specialist Occupational Therapist, Stroke
4 months ago
Job summary
We are looking for a specialist Occupational Therapist to work with us at Ashford and St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Neuro Rehab & Stroke.
The post is full time and you'd be working both at the Bradley Unit in Woking (20 bedded Regional 2b Neurorehabilitation Unit) and in Stroke Rehab (Phoenix) at St Peter's Hospital, Chertsey.
Delivering excellence in patient care and patient experience is our driving force. We are committed to personal development through supervision and appraisal, as well as internal/external training. Staff involvement in research and development is encouraged, with opportunities for service evaluation, audit and quality improvement initiatives.
There is a 7-day service and you are expected to participate as required. Flexible working or part time requests will be considered at the point of interview. There would be occasions when you will be expected to transfer your skills to support acute stroke/neurological patients/ESD patients as the service requires.
Main duties of the job
Undertake advanced assessments, formulate clinical diagnoses, problem lists and patient led goals, to provide appropriate treatment for patients with neurological conditions which may be acute or sub-acute, complex and / or chronic presentations
Work as an autonomous practitioner to undertake a significant specialist clinical caseload, working without direct supervision
Contribute to board rounds or problem patient sessions to ensure that patients get the right treatment, at the right time in the right place
Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, putting patient care and the patient experience first
Show passion for providing a high level of care and safeguarding to patients in our services
Have the ability to use initiative, communicate with empathy and be an effective team player
Facilitate onward planning and safe discharge from hospital
Participate in the development of Physiotherapists/ Occupational Therapists and Assistants within clinical speciality through training, competencies and supervision
Demonstrate leadership skills and deputise for the team leads whenever necessary
Actively participate in service development and contribute to monitoring of standards of practice, and take personal responsibility in professional development and professional registration requirements
Participate in specific 7 day working rotas
About us
Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.
Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.
We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.
Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at ASPH. We are committed to providing continuous professional development, staff benefits and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.
This is an exciting time to join our Trust, as we work on the expansion of our theatres at Ashford Hospital and move towards this becoming our dedicated elective centre. We want to create a state-of-the-art centre for excellence for planned surgical procedures; with care delivered by dedicated, specialist teams in a modern and well-equipped environment.
We hope to use this centre to create an environment of learning and to facilitate training of the next generation of our skilled NHS workforce. Our plans are ambitious - why not, come and be a part of our journey.
Adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties of the post:
Effective planning of daily caseload management, utilising prioritisation skills and responding to urgent referrals and unpredictable work patterns. Balance clinical and managerial tasks with other patient related and professional activities as required. Undertake comprehensive and specialist assessments including for those with diverse or complex presentations / multipathologies. Use clinical reasoning skills, assessment techniques and diagnostic procedures to assess and develop individualised treatment programmes. Use a range of treatment / management options, including patient education and use of group work / classes. Formulate accurate prognoses and recommend best course of intervention. Develop comprehensive, timely discharge plans, liaising with teams across the pathway. Evaluate practice. Demonstrate the physical ability to carry out Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions, including cognitive and therapeutic handling. This post includes frequent light to moderate physical effort. Effective communication with all disciplines within the organisation and externally, to ensure effective multidisciplinary working. Communicate sensitive and complex information effectively to patients and their families. Assess patients understanding of treatment proposals, gain consent and work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment. Use a range of verbal and non-verbal communication tools with patients in order to progress rehabilitation and treatment programmes. Appreciate cultural differences and take these into account in practice. Manage frequently highly stressful situations, including patients who maybe occasionally aggressive or confused. Ensure timely and effective communication regarding changes in care or treatment, and on all professional matters. Maintain documentation in line with professional and Trust standards. Attend and actively participate in meetings including board rounds, MDT meetings, case conferences, staff meetings. Support and supervise junior Occupational Therapy staff and assistants with their patients as required. Keep up to date with developments and current research, implementing changes to your clinical practice. Participate in the appraisal scheme as an appraisee and appraiser. Supervise students. Deputise for the team leader and provide cross cover when required. Provide training for junior staff, students, or assistants/technicians, other therapists, nursing staff and care workers within the clinical area. Maintain professional competence and personal development through CPD opportunities. Monitor and maintain health, safety and security of self and others, by taking responsibility for identifying and assessing potential risks involved in work activities and processes. Complete relevant risk assessments and incident reports. Maintain competence to use equipment safely. Demonstrate a good understanding of clinical governance and clinical risk. Participate in service development initiativesFor further information, please contact.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Evidence of ongoing professional development relevant to this specialty
Desirable
Basic Bobath weekend course
Experience
Essential
Postgraduate experience working in a range of clinical areas, including stroke and neurology
Desirable
Experience of working in an acute hospital
Knowledge
Essential
An understanding of the evidence base for different treatment approaches in specialty Ability to conduct a wide range of assessments and treatment interventions for complex clinical presentations in a holistic manner
Skills
Essential
Ability to manage and prioritise own caseload Ability to build relationships with colleagues and patients
Desirable
Teaching skills
Other
Essential
Ability to work on weekend service Driving licence