Rotational Occupational Therapist - Neurology

The permanent post is 8 month Neurology rotations through the: 1. Stroke team at Wycombe Hospital on Hyperacute and Acute Stroke units
2. Buckinghamshire Neuro Rehabilitation and Wheelchair service at Amersham Hospital
3. Early Supported Stroke team in the Buckinghamshire community
4. Urology, Cardiology and Day assessment rotation at Wycombe hospital to maintain medical skills. The Occupational Therapy Neurology team provides high quality stroke, medical assessment and acute rehabilitation with a Clinical specialist 8a Occupational Therapists, Band 7 Advanced Occupational Therapists, Band 6 Seniors, Band 5s, assistants and rehab engineers and has gained an A rated SSNAP score consistently for high quality!

You will work in our multidisciplinary team including Physiotherapists, Psychologists, Nurses and Speech and Language Therapists, setting goals, discharge plans, group work, home visits and liaising with other professionals and carers. This is a very friendly, supportive and dynamic team with regular integrated individual supervision, appraisal, CPD, use of outcome measures and in service training.,

• To participate within complex rehabilitation and contribute to its function.
• To undertake assessments of patients with complex and diverse presentations.
• To undertake advanced, comprehensive, and where applicable, standardised assessments within the specialised clinical areas.
• To use clinical reasoning skills and knowledge of evidence based practice to determine treatment plan using a wide range of treatment skills and options.
• To analyse and interpret clinical and non-clinical information to form an accurate diagnosis in a wide range of conditions, with guidance from specialist Occupational Therapists when appropriate.
• To demonstrate highly developed assessment and therapeutic skills necessary for the treatment of patients. Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work!
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• As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile working opportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

• We'recommitted to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued, and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.

• Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
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