Stroke and Neurology Rotational Occupational Therapist

A rare opportunity has arisen to join the Stroke and Neurology rotation s Occupational Therapist will rotate every 12 months across Stroke and Neurology services based at the LRI and the LGH and works closely with the wider specialist MDT. This includes the Acute Stroke unit, Early supported discharge service for Stroke, Specialist Neuro Rehab unit, Brain injury unit and Acute Neurology.

This Occupational Therapist will assess and treat patients with complex neurology conditions and patients that experience a stroke. The role provides standardised assessments, outcome measures along with cognitive rehabilitation and functional assessments dependant on the specialist rotational area. The role requires skills and experience in Neurology or Stroke, rehabilitation and complex discharge planning.

• To work with the Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist to ensure the delivery of Occupational Therapy in an efficient and effective way within a fast and pressurised environment.
• Occupational Therapy provides key therapeutic assessments and interventions to patients in order to promote independence and facilitate optimum function for individuals working with patients, families and carers and the multi-disciplinary to achieve agreed outcomes for patients.
• To increase and consolidate existing clinical knowledge in a specific clinical setting
• To develop basic managerial and supervisory skills
• To carry a clinical caseload and work to Service priorities.
• To work with patients, carers and their families in a sensitive and professional manner
• To work with those who may have complex needs including physical, psychological and communication difficulties.
• Provide Occupational Therapy interventions to patients in ward based setting and their own homes including Specialist Neuro Rehabilitation Unit, Brain Injury, Acute Neurology areas, Early supported discharge service and Acute Stroke unit.
• To provide key therapeutic assessments and interventions to patients in order to promote independence and facilitate optimum function for individuals; working with patients, families and carers and the multi-disciplinary team to achieve agreed outcomes for patients.

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years ).

We have four primary goals:

• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities. Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

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