Specialist Occupational Therapist

An opportunity has arisen for an occupational therapist within our integrated stroke pathway who is able to demonstrate specialist skills within stroke care. Our stroke services point of access is via a neurology assessment unit which supports rapid patient assessment and diagnosis and is co-located with a 16 bedded hyperacute service and 28 bedded acute ward. Sheffield has an integrated stroke pathway including a 30 bedded off site rehabilitation centre and community stroke services including early supported discharge. This post will be working within the acute part of the pathway based at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital.
The successful post holder will work closely with the clinical specialist occupational therapist and team members, evaluating and optimising the delivery of therapy in the acute setting. The post holder will demonstrate clinical reasoning and knowledge of the hyper acute and acute stages of stroke care, including a strong awareness of patient flow. We are also looking for an individual with skills to contribute to our existing multi-disciplinary method of working and support the delivery of high quality, integrated care., You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term contract basis for the maximum period of 6 months (until to 24th August 2025). Where there is potential, the secondment/fixed term contract may finish early, or in the first instance, the secondment/fixed term contract may be extended due to the internal/external secondment of the substantive post holder. The fixed term contract status of the post holder will be reviewed in accordance with the Trust's legal obligations regarding fixed term contracts and secondments in relation to the substantive post holder.
Please also note any secondment must first be agreed with your current line manager.

The successful candidate will receive support, supervision and opportunities for continuing professional development within an environment that facilitates collaborative team working.
Candidates should possess a BSc/Diploma in Occupational Therapy and current HPC registration. You must be able to demonstrate:-
+ Experience as a qualified Occupational Therapist
+ Experience at Specialist level in relevant specialty sufficient to manage a complex caseload in the field of stroke.
+ Experience and skills in teaching and development of staff and students
+ Excellent interpersonal, communication and team working skills
Candidates will be expected to contribute to the delivery of services across weekends and will work weekend shifts as part of their regular shift patterns.
NB, Internal candidates must get permission to be released for the secondment prior to applying.

We are committed to helping our staff balance their work and home lives and ensure they feel supported, valued and appreciated so whilst you care for our patients and clients, we'll take care of you. We offer many different ways of helping staff including career development opportunities, flexible working, good annual leave and pension schemes , health and wellbeing packages and financial support systems. Joining the Trust also allows you access to a number of saving options via our salary sacrifice schemes and a wide range of discount opportunities with retailers and service providers.