Specialist Occupational Therapist *Internal

• Band 5-6 progression routes will be considered**

• Internal Applicants Only**
• Band 5-6 progression routes will be considered**

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to work as part of the stroke occupational therapy service who are a well established, supportive multidisciplinary team. The team, is lead by our advanced Occupational Therapist who works as part of the team on the unit. The team is based on the ward and the successful candidate will be part of close knit MDT including physiotherapists, speech therapists, nursing and medical staff.

There is an expectation that staff will volunteer to assist covering the stroke unit over bank holiday weekends and possibly across a 7 day service should this be funded in the future.

As a specialist we are looking for applicants who are passionate about stroke and neurological rehabilitation and possess relevant experience in cognitive and physical rehabilitation in Occupational Therapy.

Applicants will be HCPC registered and have a min of 18 months post graduate experience, have a valid work permit and previous experience in the NHS. Evidence of post-graduate training in rehabilitation and / or stroke and on-going personal CPD is desired. Prior experience of multi-disciplinary and multi-agency work with complex cases is not essential but is desirable.

You will demonstrate solid clinical skills as you will be working independently in outpatient and community settings as part of the Occupational Therapy service. You will be part of the stroke team of qualified staff and rehabilitation assistants and together you will provide and ensure the required standards of the care/service to rehabilitation and the management of patients with stroke and newly acquired neurological conditions.

We have a structured in service training programme and appraisal process in place to actively promote ongoing learning. Across all the services we have very experienced clinicians who are passionate about developing others and themselves.

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.

At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you’re looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients’ lives, HDFT could be the place for you!

• A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
• Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
• Employee Support and wellbeing – we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.

• Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications
• Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application.
• Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.

For further details / informal visits contact:
Name:
Sally O'Connell

Job title:

Advanced Occupational Therapist, Team Leader Email address:  Telephone number:

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