About this role
Job summary
Are you looking for a rotational Occupational Therapy job in the community?
Do you want to begin your rotation in a dynamic and innovative Community Stroke Team that is already working in line with Integrated Community Stroke Service Recommendations? And then rotate to a Multidisciplinary Team for people with Progressive Neurological conditions, and a Community Therapies team preventing hospital admission and providing support for people following discharge from hospital.....
Do you want to join teams that are fully integrated into the Community Services in East Staffordshire in line with the ICB agenda? We are co-located with all of our admin, therapy and Nursing colleagues all in one place.
Do you want to work for teams that work seamlessly with D2A services and Community Nursing colleagues, and has well-established links with the acute sector and primary care?
Do you want to have the flexibility to choose your working hours and days?
Take a look at an amazing opportunity to join our team below.
We are looking for a Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join our Community Stroke Team in East Staffordshire to help us continue to change things for the better, working with patients following discharge from hospital with a new diagnosis of Stroke.
There will then be the opportunity to rotate through Community Rehab and the Adult Ability Team in future rotations.
Main duties of the job
Are you........
An Occupational Therapist with an interest in developing rehabilitation knowledge and skills
Experienced in working with Stroke and Neuro patients, particularly in the Community
Enthusiastic, with a creative approach to rehabilitation
Passionate about making a difference to people's lives
If so we would love to hear from you!
As one of our Occupational Therapists, you will join a friendly, highly skilled and motivated multi-disciplinary team, based in Burton on Trent.
We can offer you.......
Opportunity to develop skills in Stroke, Neuro and general rehabilitation
Training opportunities - in house and externally
Established and supportive supervision and appraisal structure
You will work alongside Physiotherapists, Specialist Nurses and support workers in these exciting teams to provide home based assessments and rehabilitation for patients in the community.
About us
Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.
We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.
We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.
We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.
Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications
Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.
Job description Job responsibilities
The ability to travel independently across East Staffs is essential for this role.
A change to the advertised hours will be considered.
Please take a look at the detailed job description attached. For further information and/ or an informal discussion, please contact:
Helen Cook
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Degree in Occupational Therapy / Pending HCPC Registration / Pending Evidence of CPD learning development
Desirable
BAOT Registered
Experience Essential
Experience of formulating assessments, planning, co-ordinating and supporting adults experiencing physical health difficulties in the NHS Experience working in a range of clinical settings and making decisions autonomously
Desirable
Experience of negotiation and conflict management in clinical situations.
Skills Essential
Knowledge and experience of occupational therapy interventions, specialist assessments and outcome measures in the NHS
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 Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address Edwin House
Centrum 100
Burton-on-Trent
DE14 2WF
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)