Stroke and Neuro Occupational Therapist
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation TrustJob overview
The rotational post involves team management across the stroke and neuro rehab pathway. The service includes the Stroke Rehabilitation unit at Newton Abbot hospital, the acute stroke unit at Torbay hospital and the community neuro teams in South Devon which also incorporates ESD.
George Earle ward, Torbay Hospital, an acute stroke unit- responsibility over 28 beds covering stroke, neuro and general medical conditions.
Templer ward, Newton Abbot Hospital, a Stroke and Neuro Rehab unit, responsible for 20 beds (stroke and neuro), providing post -acute inpatient neuro rehabilitation and complex discharge planning.
The Community neuro rehabilitation team covers the Torbay and South Devon patches reaching from Dawlish to Dartmouth.
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To provide a high standard of occupational service to people presenting with stroke and other neurological conditions in the inpatient units, community or as outpatients, including the early supported discharge service. Role will rotate across different parts of the pathway.
Working alongside other Band 7 Occupational and Physiotherapy staff to provide clinical and operational leadership to the team, including chairing case conferences, leading on complex discharge planning, management of patient flow, and staff deployment.
To lead the development of services including implementation of work assessing demand and capacity to ensure maximum efficiency of the team, and use of a strengths-based approach in all aspects of care.
Working for our organisation
We are supportive team who are passionate about delivering high quality care to our patients. We are a motivated and caring team with both our patients and colleagues at the heart of it.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To act as a key source of clinical expertise on the assessment and management of stroke and neurological conditions within the team for patients, Occupational Therapists, students, Assistants Practitioners, Rehabilitation Support Workers and other healthcare professionals.
Approximately 70% of time is direct patient contact, and 30% of time is spent on service development, operational management and as expert advisor for other staff.
Weekend working is a requirement of the post.
Please see attached job description and personal specification for full details.
You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high-quality health and social care. We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere, we are proud of our investment in our staff both in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people.
If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer-friendly employer. We have a ‘Staff Carers’ policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer’s Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts.
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