B6 Occupational Therapist Stroke/ Neurology-(Development Opportunity)

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Occupational Therapist looking to progress to the next step to become a Band 6 Occupational therapist in Stroke & Neurology. A B5 to Band 6 development post will also be considered for the right applicant. We will provide the individual with a 6-month training programme, provided by experienced stroke & neuro-therapists with the focus on developing clinical and leadership skills for the successful candidate to make the transition from a Band 5 to a Band 6 Occupational therapist. You will work through a set of specific competencies that will be required to be signed off prior to obtaining the band 6 post.
The post will predominantly be based at Good Hope’s Early Supported Discharge team for treatment of stroke and neurological patients in the community. In addition there will be an opportunity to gain valuable experience on the stroke unit.
Main duties, tasks & skills required
We are looking for an experienced Band 5 Occupational Therapist with an interest in Stroke & Neurology. It is essential they have good clinical skills, good communication and interpersonal skills. The post-holder must be able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and have good organisational and time management skills, problem solving skills and an enthusiasm for service development.
The Band 6 OT will manage a clinical caseload and will undertake a lead role in assessing, treating and discharge planning ESD stroke and neurological patients. The post holder will work closely with the MDT on the Acute Stroke Unit and support other Occupational therapy teams working with stroke & neurology patients at GHH. You will join an established stroke & neurology therapy team to provide support your development and accomplishment of Band 6 OT competencies.
Applicants must be prepared to participate in our 7-day working service and have a driving licence.
If you would like to discuss this post further please contact:
Caroline Graham, Clinical Team Leader Stroke & Neurology
Telephone: ,
About us
We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.
Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:
Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;
Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.
UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their ‘whole self’ to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.
University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.
Job description
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Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
Diploma / degree in Occupational Therapy.
Current registration with Health Professions Council.
A levels or equivalent qualification
Good standard of general education including GCSE Maths and English grade C and above.
Evidence of CPD including recent post graduate training relevant to clinical speciality.
Evidence of leadership training
Experience
Essential
Demonstrates comprehensive clinical experience enabling the post holder to manage a caseload of patients with complex needs in this speciality.
Significant experience of working in an acute hospital with elderly and frail elderly, neurological and musculo-skeletal conditions and will include experience in discharge planning.
Experience of team/service development.
Experience of supporting and supervision of Band 5 Occupational therapists, student OTs and assistants.
A specialist knowledge across a range of therapy practices, routine and non-routine, requiring expertise within the field of therapy.
Good understanding of working in an acute trust.
Understanding of current legislation and application to Occupational Therapy.
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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 Professional Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.Location: Sutton Coldfield