Inpatient Occupational Therapist post on the Stroke Unit at Southend Hospital, part of the integrated therapy team at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust. Core work is early assessment and management of stroke patients on admission, using standardised tests to support safe discharge with equipment and care advice. Distinct features are a fast-paced, complex caseload run with Band 7 team lead support, growing staff supervision and a route to accredited practice placement educator status. Fit depends on HCPC registration and prior Band 5 experience, including inpatient stroke work.
What the job involves
- Early assessment and management of stroke patients presenting to hospital, using standardised tests
- Enable safe discharge, arranging any necessary equipment and care recommendations
- Day-to-day management of service delivery
- Manage a complex caseload with support from a Band 7 team lead
- Supervise staff and become an accredited practice placement educator
- Develop services proactively and engage others
- Practise person-centred care in line with Trust values and behaviours
- Support the Clinical Lead and Therapies Manager in strategic and operational planning for the department
Qualifications
- BSc in Occupational Therapy
- Evidence of CPD
Registration & licences
- HCPC registration
Experience
- Varied experience at Band 5 level
- Experience in an inpatient setting
- Experience working with stroke patients
Skills & knowledge
- Strong leadership skills and ability to engage others
- Flexibility to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Commitment to a person-centred approach
Nice to have
- Clinical Educators Course
- Experience supervising junior staff
- Broad range of junior rotations
What’s offered
- Training and clinical development opportunities
- Comprehensive in-service training programme
- Regular clinical supervision
- Support to attend recognised courses in the area of the post
- Encouragement to pursue CPD
- Support to attend Trust leadership courses at Band 6
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
