Job summary
We are currently looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated Occupational Therapist in the newly developing Integrated Community Stroke Service within Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
The current Stroke Early Supported Discharge team were established in 2009 and now has the exciting opportunity from March/April 2023 to expand and develop the service to be able to provide more access to specialist stroke community-based rehabilitation within the localities it covers. This high-profile community-based service covers Mansfield, Ashfield, Newark and Sherwood and receives referrals for patients following an acute stroke.
The service aims to facilitate a smooth and timely transition from hospital to home optimising stroke recovery, function and independence for the initial 6 months post discharge home from hospital.
The team has a strong ethos of patient centred care and high clinical standards. We are looking for an Occupational Therapist that has a keen interest in stroke care and rehabilitation and that is keen for a new challenge and would like opportunities for self and service development.
Main duties of the job
To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer the job description attached.
About us
Thank you for your interest in this role.
Sherwood is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are rightly proud of the 5,500 colleagues who work here and we are the Health Service Journal's Trust of the Year in 2020.
The Care Quality Commission rated King's Mill Hospital Outstanding and Newark, and Mansfield Community Hospitals Good. Overall we are rated Outstanding for care.
For the last three years, we have been ranked as the best NHS Trust to work for in the Midlands and in 2020 we were the third best Acute/Community NHS Trust in England.
Happy colleagues deliver better care. Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment, which nurtures wellbeing and has opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients, wealso care for you.
We would love you to join us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer the job description attached.
Person Specification
Knowledge Requirements
Essential
- Ability to assess, plan and evaluate treatment.
- Knowledge of equipment/adaptations and all aspects of ADL
- Time management & prioritisation skills
- Organisational skills and use of initiative.
- Clinical reasoning and reflective practitioner
- Self motivated and able to work as an effective team member.
- Effective communicate skills
- Ability to manage self.
- Flexible and positive approach
- Competent IT skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of local & National priorities
- Pathology of the older person/Stroke
- Knowledge of Risk assessment
Qualifications Academic/ Craft/ Professional
Essential
- Degree in Occupational Therapy, BSc(Hons) or Graduate Diploma in Occupational Therapy
- HCPC State Registration
Desirable
- Membership of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists
Further Training
Desirable
- Clinical Educator course
- Short courses
Experience
Essential
- Broad experience in general occupational therapy application
- Continued Professional Development
Desirable
- Experience with stroke patients
- Experience of community working
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- All appointments are subject to satisfactory medical clearance and the ability to cope with the demands of the role
- Able to cover 8am -6pm including weekends and bank holidays to meet the needs of the service
- Car driver - daily access to own transport
- Full Driving Licence
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Kingsmill Hospital
Mansfield Road
Sutton in Ashfield
NG17 4JL