Specialist Occupational Therapist in Stroke

Specialist Occupational Therapist in Stroke

We have a Band 6 Occupational Therapist (1.0 WTE) opportunity in our specialist Acute Stroke Rehabilitation and Neurosciences Team across the Newham University Hospital (NUH) site. We are looking for a dynamic individual with excellent clinical and communication skills, who will foster multi-disciplinary relationships and team working.

You will be supported by a team of highly experienced Clinical Leads and Band 7 Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist on site as well as peer network (cross site including Royal London Hospital, St Bartholomew's Hospital, Whipps Cross University Hospital) and education and research leads across the trust.

The NUH Therapy Team is dynamic and creative, working closely with colleagues from other disciplines to deliver high quality, patient-centred care. Excellent career opportunities are provided by newly created practice development OT, well established Quality Improvement team and educational academy providing excellent link to university base modules for career progression.

We offer you opportunities to work across the following areas:

• Acute Stroke Unit

Main duties of the job

• o Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients' physical abilities, neurological conditions, and rehabilitation needs.
• o Develop tailored treatment plans, utilizing evidence-based techniques and therapeutic interventions.
• o Deliver one-on-one and group therapy sessions to enhance patients' mobility, coordination, strength, and overall function.
• o Collaborate closely with other healthcare professionals, including Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and Nurses, to provide holistic care.
• o Monitor and evaluate patients' progress, adjusting treatment plans as necessary to ensure optimal outcomes.
• Provide education and support to patients and their families, empowering them to actively participate in the rehabilitation process.

o Contribute to the development of departmental policies, protocols, and research initiatives

Requirements:

• o BSc or MSc in Occupational Therapy, or equivalent qualification.
• o Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• o Experience in Stroke and Neurology rehabilitation, demonstrating advanced clinical knowledge.
• o Proven ability to conduct thorough assessments and formulate individualised treatment plans.
• Experience in mentoring and supporting junior staff is advantageous.

About us

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

To find out more or discuss the role further please e-mail Asif Patel, Team Lead

Person Specification Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Occupational therapy
• HPC registration
• Fulfils KSF outline for Occupational Therapist (Band 6)
• CRB clearance
• Evidence of CPD
• Member of the British Association of Occupational Therapy

Experience

• Experience in specialist field(s) gained by experience in rotational position and specialist training to post graduate diploma level or equivalent
• Supervision Training

Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels across the Department and Directorate
• Ability communicate effectively, both written and oral
• Ability to offer constructive suggestions for service improvement

Other

• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• The ability to communicate with patients in an empathetic manner regarding their treatment and procedures
• Can demonstrate an enthusiastic, approachable and friendly manner
• Ability to demonstrate enthusiasm towards teaching and sharing knowledge
• Understanding of own Knowledge and Skills Framework and ability to identify learning needs and interests
• Ability to self-reflect, carry out tasks of own job and identify what s/he needs to learn to able to do current job better
• Ability to take an active role in agreed learning activities and keeps a record of them
• Acts in a way that is consistent with legislation, policies and procedures and abide by the Trust Health and Safety policies
• Ability to support others in maintaining health, safety and security
• Effectively carries out tasks related to evaluating services
• Ability to identify and assess the potential risks involved in work activities and processes for self and others
• Ability to identify how to manage risks and help others manage risks
• Knowledge of current and emerging NHS strategy and policy

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Clinical Lead PT/OT in Stroke and Neurosciences