Occupational Therapist - Stroke. Band 5-6 Development Post

This post is for a Band 5-6 development Occupational Therapist at UHCW NHS Trust, working within Stroke. The post holder will manage a caseload of patients with varying diagnosis and / or complex needs, using evidence-based practice and client-centred principles, to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions in a defined clinical setting. The post holder will participate in the planning, development and evaluation of clinical practice and service development within the area. The post holder will ensure development of staff and students through supervision, training, and appraisal. Main duties

• To manage a caseload of patients with varying diagnosis and / or complex needs, using evidence-based practice with client centred principles, to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions
• To support the learning and development of students and staff
• To participate in 7-day working patterns as required, is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
  
  UHCW is looking for Occupational Therapists with an interest in Stroke. This opportunity is for a Band 5-6 development post, which will enable you to expand your clinical knowledge and develop your leadership capabilities.
You will be working on the stroke wards including hyper-acute and acute. We are at the heart of the stroke centralisation and work closely with our community and near by Trusts. Are you a Band 5 looking for a fantastic opportunity to test your training and put your skills to the test or you may already be experienced and looking for a new challenge in a Trust which offers you a breadth of diversity and experience. In either instance you will be supported through your UHCW journey by our team of expert senior Occupational Therapists. To provide the best care, we offer a 7 day service but don't worry, we know to be at your best you need downtime and time to recharge - but you should be prepared to work weekends on a rolling basis too., University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.The Trust