We are currently looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated Specialist Occupational Therapist in the newly developing Integrated Community Stroke Service within Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

The Stroke Early Supported Discharge team were established in 2009 and from April 2023 have expanded to become an integrated Community Stroke Service. This development has allowed the service to be able to provide more access to specialist stroke community-based rehabilitation within the localities it covers. This high-profile community-based service covers Mansfield, Ashfield, Newark and Sherwood and receives referrals for patients following an acute stroke.

The service aims to facilitate a smooth and timely transition from hospital to home optimising stroke recovery, function and independence for the initial 6 months post discharge home from hospital.

The team has a strong ethos of patient centred care and high clinical standards. We are looking for a Specialist Occupational Therapist that has a keen interest in stroke care and rehabilitation and that is keen for a new challenge and would like opportunities for self and service development.

Main duties of the job

To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer to the job description attached.

About us

Thank you for your interest in this role.

Sherwood is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are rightly proud of the 5,500 colleagues who work here, and we are the Health Service Journal's Trust of the Year in 2020.

The Care Quality Commission rated King's Mill Hospital Outstanding and Newark, and Mansfield Community Hospitals Good. Overall, we are rated Outstanding for care.

For the last three years, we have been ranked as the best NHS Trust to work for in the Midlands and in 2020 we were the third best Acute/Community NHS Trust in England.

Happy colleagues deliver better care. Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment, which nurtures wellbeing and has opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients we also care for you.

Our culture of learning, compassion and taking a person-centred approach are at the roots of our organisation. We would love you to join us.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer to the job description attached.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of local & National priorities
• Pathology of the older person/Stroke
• Knowledge of Risk Assessment.
• Ability to assess, plan and evaluate treatment.
• Knowledge of equipment/adaptations and all aspects of ADL
• Knowledge of management of falls
• Time management & prioritisation skills,
• Competent IT skills
• Self motivated and able to work as an effective team member.
• Effective communicate skills
• Ability to manage self.
• Flexible and positive approach.
• Demonstrates meeting the requirements of CPD.
• Organisational skills and use of initiative

Desirable

• Treatment of complex cases & diverse conditions
• Knowledge of upper limb assessment and neurological splinting
• Leadership skills
• Presentation Skills

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc/Diploma in Occupational therapy
• HCPC Registration

Desirable

• Membership to Royal College of Occupational Therapists

Further Training

Essential

• Clinical Educator

Desirable

• Post graduate training in stroke / neurological conditions

Experience

Essential

• Proven NHS post qualification experience with some at a more senior level
• Experience in Stroke / neurological conditions
• Supervisory experience
• Experience of audit
• MDT working

Desirable

• Teaching experience
• Standard setting, service evaluation
• Community experience

Contractual Requirements

Essential

• All appointments are subject to satisfactory medical clearance and the ability to cope with the demands of the role
• Able to cover 8am -6pm including weekends and bank holidays to meet the needs of the service
• Full driving licence and the ability to travel between locations.
• Daily access to own transport

Employer details

Employer name

Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kings Mill Hospital

Mansfield Road

Sutton in Ashfield

NG17 4JL

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