Senior Occupational Therapist - Stroke

Job summary

We are thrilled to offer a unique opportunity for a skilled and motivated Senior Physiotherapist to join our dynamic Stroke Rehabilitation Team within Dudley Rehabilitation Service.

Our team is dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centred therapy and collaborates closely within a supportive multidisciplinary team (MDT) to continually enhance our service. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes while contributing to service development.

As a Senior Physiotherapist, you will undertake key responsibilities, including the supervision and development of junior staff and students, as well as leading on aspects of training and service improvement initiatives.

Main duties of the job

To work as part of the Community Stroke Rehabilitation Pathway in Dudley Rehabilitation Service; providing effective and efficient Physiotherapy for a caseload of patients who have sustained a Stroke.

Duties will include assessment, therapy (both group and/or individual as appropriate), planning therapy programs, self-management advice and discharge of patients, as well as appropriate delegation of work to assistants and students.Clinical work will be carried out both in patient's place of residence and clinic settings.

About us

At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.

As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.

As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.

Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.

Please click below to view our EDI page: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk)

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.

Person specification

Qualifications & Education

Essential

• Diploma / degree in Occupational Therapy
• Registered with HCPC
• Evidence of relevant post-graduate experience

Desirable

• Member of RCOT

Management skills

Essential

• Able to travel to meet the needs of the job
• Able to perform therapeutic manual handling as required by the role
• Evidence of leadership skills within a clinical team
• Experience supervising junior staff, apprentices or students.
• Ability to contribute to service development, audit and quality improvement initiatives.

Knowledge and Training

Essential

• Completed junior rotations in core areas or equivalent rehabilitation experience across a wide variety of clinical settings
• Knowledge and application of evidence-based practice within stroke rehabilitation.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development relevant to stroke rehabilitation.
• Knowledge of current best practice of Occupational Therapy in stroke rehabilitation and national clinical guidelines
• Understanding of current NHS priorities and developments affecting stroke rehabilitation services.

Desirable

• Evidence of postgraduate study/training in stroke or neurological rehabilitation.

Experience

Essential

• Experience working within a stroke and/or neurological rehabilitation service.
• Post-registration experience of working with patients who have long term neurological conditions or stroke
• Experience of working in a Multidisciplinary team

Desirable

• Experience at band 6 level

Communication Skills

Essential

• Ability to work as part of a team
• Demonstrates enthusiasm for role
• Good Interpersonal skills including observation, listening & empathy skills
• Good communication skills verbal and written
• Demonstrates the ability to teach, guide and support therapy assistants and students in clinical practice.
• Experience communicating with patients with aphasia and cognitive impairment.

Analytical & Judgement Skills

Essential

• Commitment and motivation to deliver a quality service
• Demonstrates advanced clinical reasoning skills in assessment and treatment planning.
• Ability to work autonomously within a specialist stroke setting
• Uses reflective practice to support clinical development.
• Demonstrates understanding of clinical governance and risk management.

Planning Skills

Essential

• Ability to delegate tasks appropriately
• Good time management and organisational skills
• Ability to work under own initiative and in isolation
• Ability to prioritise workload
• Car driver with valid UK driving licence

Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Trust Values

Essential

• Able toprovidesafe,caring,and effectiveservices
• Values and behaviours that reflect the Trust values of Care, Respect and Responsibility
• Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination and where people feel they belong and their contribution is valued