We are excited to be able to advertise for a Senior Occupational Therapist within the Integrated Community Stroke Rehabilitation Service (ICSRS).

The ICSRS is a service commissioned by Cheshire and Merseyside ICS and delivered by University Hospitals of North Midlands (UHNM).

The ICSRS will be delivered to the population of Eastern Cheshire to support more timely discharges from the acute hospital setting, to deliver care closer to home and it will address the physical, psychological and social wellbeing needs of the population.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and forward thinking Senior Occupational Therapist who is interested in developing their specialised rehabilitation skills within the ICSRS operating in East Cheshire.

You will be an integral part of our innovative and friendly team working with patient's following specialised care the integrated therapy team currently is operating Monday to Friday from 8.30 until 16.30.

You will require excellent interpersonal skills to enable you to work closely with a range of staff from various professional backgrounds. You will provide early rehabilitation for stroke patients, setting goals and treatment plans to be followed by the interdisciplinary team. You will also be promoting a seamless transition from the acute hospital to the home environment whilst continuing to work towards patient's rehabilitation goals in their own home or normal place of residence. The ability to develop & sustain good working relationships with colleagues and peers is essential. You must demonstrate an empathetic approach and be responsive to patients needs and be flexible in your approach to work and adaptable in carrying out your tasks, managing your own workload and working unsupervised. Training and competencies will be addressed through our experienced and supported therapy team.

About us

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. We serve around three million people, and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. The Trust has around 1,450 inpatient beds across two sites in Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford. Our 11,000 strong workforce provide emergency treatment, planned operations and medical care from Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital in Stafford.

We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. We have put together a wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their potential. Our goal is to be a world-class centre of achievement, where patients receive the highest standards of care and the best people come to learn, work and research.

Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff is really important to us. We offer a range of options for our staff to help maintain a good work-life balance including full-time, part-time hours and bank hours. We are also committed to offering flexible working wherever we can and where relevant to the role and the service, agile working. You can select your preferences upon application.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

For more details on the post, please contact the Hiring Manager (see contact details)

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree/Diploma in OT
• Registered with HCPC
• Proficient use of MS Office solutions & EPR systems
• Current driving licence and use of car for work

Desirable

• Clinical Educator course
• Relevant stroke training

Knowledge, skills, training

Essential

• Evidence of personal & professional development
• Demonstrate critical appraisal skills
• Ability to develop different approaches to patient care
• Knowledge of interdisciplinary working

Desirable

• Ability to participate in an evaluate service delivery through research, audit and outcome measures
• Understanding of the national service model for an integrated community stroke service

Experience

Essential

• NHS experience
• Experience gained within an acute/community setting as qualified therapist

Desirable

• Experience working in the community
• Clinical experience and competence in Stroke
• Evidence of supervisory experience

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

Community based - Cheshire East

Cheshire East

Macclesfield and surroundings

SK10 3BL

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205-6594786