About this role
Job summary
Are you an enthusiastic, and passionate individual who would enjoy working with people and supporting them in the community? Come and join our Dorset Stroke and Neuro Service serving the West and North of Dorset as aStroke and Neuro Navigator.
You will provide advice and signposting to individuals with a high-quality person-centred approach. This will include leading and supporting groups in the community, visiting people in their own homes, supporting individuals to access the community and appropriate support that is open to them. Our integrated community stroke and neuro team provides various pathways including supported self-management, advice with signposting, intensive rehabilitation (ESD), complex management and reviews. You will be working in a multidisciplinary team including Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Neuropsychologists, as well as Assistant Practitioners and Rehab Assistants. We are a supportive and welcoming team who are committed to service improvement and development of the service and our team.
We promote hybrid working with mixed caseload of community, base and working from home.
Please note visa sponsorship for this role is unfortunately not available. Ensure you hold valid right to work in the UK and will not require sponsorship if successful.
Main duties of the job
Be responsible for a specific caseload in Pathway 1 (advice, support and signposting) To work effectively as a member of the Stroke and Neuro Service Provide a flexible, client centred intervention providing personalised information and support to patients and carers/family on the DSNS caseload To work with people on pathway 1 to identify goals and contribute to the care planning process To link patients /carers with various voluntary sector organisations including Stroke Association and use of digital support platforms Navigating and assisting referrals to health and well-being resources/services - Live Well Dorset, Social prescribers, leisure sector and support groups
About us
At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost800,000 people.
We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to create healthier lives, empowered citizens and thriving communities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidates individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role. All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact [email protected]
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 3 in OT/ health and social care 3 Diploma
Experience
Essential
- Is a car driver and has access to a suitably insured car
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of working in the NHS or related sectors
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills (written and verbal).
- Ability to work unsupervised within a supportive environment.
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to manage time/caseload pressures in a rapidly changing environment
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Forston Clinic
Herrison Road
Charlton Down
DT2 9TB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)