About this role
Job summary
Are you a skilled Occupational Therapist, committed and interested in rehabilitation for stroke and neurology patients?
Would you like to be part of a strong and developing service committed to providing the best care to the people of the High Peak in Derbyshire?
Do you want to be part of a team that can offer support, a neurology network, in service training and a strong supervision?
THEN, WE ARE THE SERVICE FOR YOU.
Come and join the High Peak Stroke and Neurology Team providing specialist intervention in a community settings within an MDT. This is a very exciting time to join our service as you will be working alongside the newly developed ESSD team for the High Peak. The two teams will be able to support and develop the services for the area together.
What our team feel about working in the service:
'It is so nice to work in a service which actively encourages a healthy work life balance and supports flexible working patterns'.
'High peak is such a lovely area to work in the community, beautiful scenery to drive around in and no traffic'
'What a lovely team to work in'
'Such a friendly and supportive team to work in'
'I love working in the community and treating people in their own home, as I find this is more meaningful and empowering to the patients'
"It is good to be part of ateam that offers us flexibility and autonomy inour decisionmaking processes"
Main duties of the job
Our team focus is on the rehabilitation of patients with Stroke and Neurological long- term conditions, it is essential that you have a keen interest and some experience in this field.
You will have excellent communication and problem solving skills and the ability to plan and organise competent, evidence based clinical care.
We will provide you with a supportive environment to develop your skills and experience. Our evolving service has a strong emphasis on high quality, evidence based care, team work and staff well-being.
We welcome applications from those already at Band 6 and also current Band 5 OTs with relevant experience, knowledge and skills who are looking to develop into a Band 6 role.
You will be required to travel to reach patients in the community and you must be able to access transport.
We are looking for an Occupational Therapist who is committed to rehabilitation for stroke and progressive neurological disorders. You will be required to:
Provide specialist Occupational Therapy Assessments and treatment for adults presenting with a variety of stroke and neurological conditions both acute and progressive.
Provide specialist intervention, frequently as a lone practitioner, in the home of the patient.
About us
Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire.
We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in people's own homes and via virtual consultations.
Job description Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Bsc / diploma in Occupational Therapy HCPC registration Ability to travel in the Community Documented evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Desirable
Membership of Professional Body and Special Interest Groups particularly Neurological Practice (formerly NANOT) Postgraduate experience and /or training in Stroke/neurological rehabilitation
Experience Essential
Significant post Graduate experience Evidence of experience treating Stroke and Neurological conditions Experience of working in physical rehabilitation (all ages). Experience of working with carers Experience of multi-disciplinary team working
Desirable
Relevant experience of working in a community setting Holistic and client centred practice
Skills Essential
Experience acquired skills in the field of Neurological Rehabilitation Experience acquired skills in stroke rehabilitation Ability to assess and treat a variety of conditions. Ability to undertake cognitive/perceptual assessment/rehabilitation Ability to maintain documentation that is relevant, concise, accurate and legible. Excellent communication skills and Good time management skills
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT
Address Chapel Health Centre
Thornbrook Rd,
Chapel - en - le - Frith
SK23 0RG
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://www.dchs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)