Specialist Occupational Therapist - Stroke and Neurology

Are you a skilled Occupational Therapist, committed and interested in rehabilitation for stroke and neurology patients?

Would you like to be part of a strong and developing service committed to providing the best care to the people of the High Peak in Derbyshire?

Do you want to be part of a team that can offer support, a neurology network, in service training and a strong supervision?

THEN, WE ARE THE SERVICE FOR YOU.

Come and join the High Peak Stroke and Neurology Team providing specialist intervention in a community settings within an MDT. You will work within a larger team that covers the High Peak and North Dales.

What our team feel about working in the service:

'It is so nice to work in a service which actively encourages a healthy work life balance and supports flexible working patterns'.

'High peak is such a lovely area to work in the community, beautiful scenery to drive around in and no traffic'

'What a lovely team to work in'

'Such a friendly and supportive team to work in'

'I love working in the community and treating people in their own home, as I find this is more meaningful and empowering to the patients'

"It is good to be part of ateam that offers us flexibility and autonomy inour decisionmaking processes"

Our team focus is on the rehabilitation of patients with Stroke and Neurological long- term conditions, it is essential that you have a keen interest and some experience in this field.

You will have excellent communication and problem solving skills and the ability to plan and organise competent, evidence based clinical care.

We will provide you with a supportive environment to develop your skills and experience. Our evolving service has a strong emphasis on high quality, evidence based care, team work and staff well-being.

We welcome applications from those already at Band 6 and also current Band 5 OTs with relevant experience, knowledge and skills who are looking to develop into a Band 6 role.

You will be required to travel to reach patients in the community and you must be able to access transport.

We are looking for an Occupational Therapist who is committed to rehabilitation for stroke and progressive neurological disorders. You will be required to:

Provide specialist Occupational Therapy Assessments and treatment for adults presenting with a variety of stroke and neurological conditions both acute and progressive.

Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire.

We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in people's own homes and via virtual consultations.