Do you have experience of working in Stroke / Neuro and are looking for a new challenge?

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our Stroke Therapy Team.

Within this role, you will take part in providing specialist rehabilitation and care to Stroke patients on the Stroke Rehabilitation Unit and in the patient's own home, as well as involvement in stroke reviews.

Our multidisciplinary stroke therapy team uniquely covers 3 areas, including Early Supported Stroke Discharge (ESD), a 16-bed inpatient unit (8 stroke and 8 complex medical rehabilitation beds) and the Stroke Review Service for the whole New Forest and surrounding areas. The role is based within the Stroke ward at Lymington New Forest Hospital.

Successful candidates will take part in 12 monthly rotations between the ward and ESD. They will participate in our IST programme, supervision structure, service development and our weekend rota supporting our 7 day a week ESD service.

Ideally candidates will have a minimum of 2 years stroke/neuro experience, but those with less experience will be considered and there is potentially an opportunity for the role to be a developmental 5 to 6 post.

Main duties of the job

• To provide effective evidence based care to stroke patients and their carers within National and local guidelines.
• To be able to carry out key holistic stroke patient assessments.
• To provide stroke specific knowledge and skills within the stroke services and to the wider organisation.
• To participate in completing 6 week and 6 month stroke reviews for all stroke patients within area.
• To share the responsibility of covering a 7 day rota, covering from 0800hrs to 2000hrs, often involving changing duties at the last minute in order to support staff leave and sickness.
• To rotate between the Stroke Rehab unit and the Community Stroke Team.
• To assess and treat own caseload, which may include complex presentations and to maintain own records as an autonomous practitioner.
• To support the Community Stroke Team coordinator with referrals and planning. May involve making autonomous decisions regarding accepting patients and organisation of caseload.
• To contribute in the education and supervision of junior colleagues, assistants and students.
• To support Band 7s in daily management of the team and provision of therapy service, deputising for the senior in their absence.
• To contribute in development and maintenance of an efficient and effective Stroke rehabilitation service.

About us

Southern Health is one of the largest NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK, specialising in mental health and learning disabilities, as well as offering physical health community-based services.

With a workforce of more than 7000 and a footprint that spans more than 200 sites across Hampshire, we're committed to providing the best possible healthcare, reaching a range of diverse communities, whilst placing patients and staff at the forefront of all our endeavours.

We are currently working closely with other NHS Trusts to combine all our collective community, mental health, and learning disability services, with the plan to create a new larger, more integrated and accessible organisation.

The transformation will happen in stages Hampshire CAMHS, part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust joined Southern Health in February 2024, with Isle of Wight NHS Trust mental health and community services transitioning across in May 2024. The final combination of Southern Health and Solent NHS Trust services is expected in late 2024, when our new organisation, to be known as Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, will be formed.

Our new Trust will continue to cater to the unique needs of different communities, making healthcare across the county more accessible, as well as offering staff more opportunities for career development, training and partnership working.

Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare in Hampshire.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Occupational Therapy leading to inclusion on HCPC registerB.A.O.TEvidence of attendance at appropriate study days, short courses or evidence of undertaking self studyAble to demonstrate evidence of continuous professional development

Desirable

• Stroke/Neuro specific post grad qualifications

Experience

Essential

• 2 Years minimum Band 5 experience working with Stroke/neurological patients either in acute, rehab or community setting.Broad range of Band 5 rotations/posts and to be able to identify the benefits of the rangeExperience of supervising Band 5's, assistants or students.Experience of prioritising own workload and that of multidisciplinary juniors grades, assistants and studentsClinical supervision of students undertaking pre graduate courses

Desirable

• Band 6 experience working with Stroke/neurological patients either in acute, rehab or community setting.

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Able to work as a team member, awareness of workings of a MDT and own contribution towards itPunctual and reliableWillingness to undertake professional self-developmentCommitment and ability towards partnership working with user and carers.Able to work flexibly across specialities as need arisesAble to deal with difficulties involving colleagues / clientsDemonstrates enthusiasm for rehab and developing high quality services.Positive, professional and friendly approachCar driver with full driving licence.Understanding of need for confidentiality, equal opportunities and Health & Safety at workAccess to car for use at work on a frequent basisUnderstanding of needs for community workingWilling to assist team with admin and organisational needsAble to exert moderate effort, on a daily basis, for short periods of time in order to undertake required moving and handling procedures / fitting of equipmentSufficient dexterity to undertake fine motor tasks required for fitting equipmentCompetent in computer skills.Daily use of VDU

Desirable

• Competent in the use of IT systems, including Rio, EDocs, EDMS, CHARTS, Microsoft office

Employer details

Employer name

Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Lymington New Forest Hospital

Wellworthy Road

Lymington

Hampshire

SO41 8QD

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348-SW-5417