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Team Lead Occupational Therapist (Stroke and Stroke Rehabilitation)
| Posting date: | 28 February 2025 |
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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: | 07 March 2025 |
| Location: | Exeter, EX2 5DW |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | C0023-25-0467 |
Summary
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below. More detail about the role The post holder is responsible for providing leadership & clinical expertise to the Occupational therapy team working across the Acute Stroke Unit (ASU) and the stroke rehab beds. The post holder will work closely with the Team Lead Physiotherapists to provide an effective interdisciplinary service for all in-patients with stroke and will also be required to provide specialist clinical leadership for stroke patients outlied to other wards. This position is based at the Trusts main site, the Royal Devon University Healthcare Trust (Eastern services). The post holder will manage a caseload including patients with a range of impairments and functional deficits after stroke. Clinical responsibilities include gathering comprehensive baseline data as part of the assessment process; developing and implementing patient specific, acute rehabilitation plans; and liaising with the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe and effective discharge or transfer to on-going services within the patient pathway as appropriate. When medical patients have been placed in stroke beds as a result of hospital pressures, the post holder will have a responsibility to achieve effective rehabilitation and safe discharge for this client group. The post holder will lead a team of rotational Band 5 and support staff. They will be responsible for the induction and training of this staff group and ensuring that all staff have appropriate clinical skills through a process of objective setting, supervision and joint working. The post holder is responsible for ensuring that systems are in place to prioritise and manage the caseload within the context of the Stroke Sentinel Audit Programme (SSNAP) targets. They will keep updated to ensure the service has a strong evidence base and is delivered in line with national guidance. They will communicate with the Clinical Lead on a regular basis for example: to seek support with any problems/challenges; to share successes; and to provide regular performance feedback using a range of outcomes including patient satisfaction data. Working Pattern: This 37.5 hour a week post including weekend and bank holiday commitments on a rota. Typical hours: 08.15-16.30 Interview Date: To Be Confirmed For further information please contact: Rose Godsall, Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist on 07557489956 or r.godsall@nhs.net This is a fixed term contract for 18 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.