Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist (Neuro)
| Posting date: | 04 October 2024 |
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| Salary: | £37,338.00 to £44,962.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £37338.00 - £44962.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 October 2024 |
| Location: | Bideford, EX39 3AG |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | C0023-24-1871 |
Summary
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below. More detail about the role: Are you ready to progress your career and keen to specialise in Neurorehab? Or a Neuro specialist physiotherapist looking for a better work-life balance in an innovative trust and research active teams? If so, this might be the post for you. Be invested in, supported and given the opportunities to learn and progress specialist skills, as well as develop the tools you need to succeed in your role and progress your career. About the role: The Neuro rehab team work across in-patient, community (Integrated community stroke service) and outpatient settings to provide specialist, evidence-based Neuro rehab to patients following stroke or other neurological diagnosis. You will work with an innovative and dynamic team who continuously review models of delivery to provide services that optimise rehab opportunities for our patients. You will have the opportunity to develop expertise in delivering interventions such as treadmill training, FES and spasticity management, as well as be involved in regional and local service improvement projects focussed on increasing the intensity of rehabilitation for our patients. The current vacancy will be based within the Integrated Community Stroke and Neuro Service and provides an opportunity for a part time (22.5 hours a week) 12-month fixed term contract. The team support patients after a stroke or other new Neurological diagnosis enabling their care to be transferred from an inpatient environment to a community setting. They enable people to continue to receive high quality, specialist and patient focussed rehabilitation in the home environment. The team consists of physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, psychology and rehab support workers. They also work closely alongside short-term services and the local health and social care teams, as well as third sector organisations such as the Stroke Association, to ensure that models of rehabilitation are integrated and patient focussed. The Neurorehab service has a proven track record in development of our staff and opportunities for career development. We have number of senior staff trained to MSc level, and have recently introduced advanced clinical practice and consultant AHP roles within the team. The Therapy team is at the forefront of innovation and development, in both our services and our people. Within this post you can expect to be invested in, supported and given the tools you need to succeed in your role and progress in your career. We are a friendly and dedicated team. By joining the department, you will be joining a group of likeminded professionals who aim to rehabilitate patients, support those living with long term conditions and promote health, well-being and independence. Innovation Innovation is central to therapies at the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, demonstrated by the implementation of several new initiatives and the development of non-traditional roles in recent years including a Research and Innovation Lead. We are not afraid of adopting new techniques, as shown by the introduction of our ultrasound-guided injection therapy in Orthopaedic and Neurology pathways. To find out more about therapies careers, please take a look at our brochure: https://bit.ly/therapies-N Working Pattern: 22.5 hours per week over 3 days, 8am - 4pm with weekend and on call rota requirements as appropriate Interview Date: To be confirmed For further information please contact: Catherine Sandbach, Neurorehab Service Lead, on 01271 322 375 or Catherine.sandbach@nhs.net This is a fixed term contract for 12 months. For current NHS employees this post could be a secondment opportunity. As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust. Benefits We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team. This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there. Looking after you is important to us. We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies. If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays. You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups. Salary is not the only financial benefit You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including: National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts. Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter Car lease schemes. The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK). Cycle to work scheme These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.