Occupational Therapist inAlmondsbury inAlmondsbury PUBLISHED 10 SEP 2024

To assess, plan, implement and monitor care, facilitating best practice and.
This is a great opportunity for an OT with an interest in stroke who is looking to improve their skills in stroke management in a supportive and friendly team. The post is to cover a secondment.

The post holder will assess, plan and develop specialist OT treatment programmes for patients/clients with a wide variety of complex and highly complex physical, psychological and cognitive needs following Stroke. The aim of the community stroke rehabilitation team is to facilitate discharges from acute settings, provide specialist rehab to improve function, independence and living well after stroke and to prevent readmission to hospital

To assess, plan, implement and monitor care, facilitating best practice and

evidence based, person centred care

To be a resource and provide specialist advice, education and support to other health care personnel and people who have had a Stroke

To be actively involved in monitoring and developing the the Stroke service, to ensure patients receive sustainable high quality care that is effective and safe

To select and conduct standardised cognitive and perceptual testing to identify areas affecting functional ability and indicateneed for further need for further assessment/treatment

To be able to work independently, after a period of induction/education .

Contribute to the training and supervision of Occupational Therapists, Support Workers and other professionals within the multi-disciplinary team within specialism of Stroke

Be available to adapt and accommodate service demands, this may be in a challenging and intense situation.

Looking for a job to fit around you and your lifestyle? Perhaps you’re ready to take your next step, considering a career change, or seeking a rewarding new role where you can make a real difference.

At Sirona care & health we provide local communities with a range of high-quality specialist healthcare services across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. From clinical to clerical, we offer a variety of location-based and community roles to choose from with hours to fit around you.

We welcome and encourage all applicants. We are committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities we support and proactively seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce. We know diversity fosters creativity and innovation.

We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We aim to draw upon the widest possible range of views and experiences to meet the changing needs of our colleagues, partners and communities we serve.

You’ll receive Agenda for Change hourly rates with a 12.5% annual leave bonus, increased pay for weekend, out-of-hours, or Bank Holiday shifts, along with NHS benefits such as high street discounts and a generous Stakeholder Pension Scheme. Our offer includes a range of paid-for training, and support for your health and wellbeing with our Employee Assistance Programme.

Interested? View our benefits leaflet attached.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Emma Richards Job title: Clinical and Operational Lead ICSS Email address: Telephone number:
This is a great opportunity for an OT with an interest in stroke who is looking to improve their skills in stroke management in a supportive and friendly team. The post is to cover a secondment.

The post holder will assess, plan and develop specialist OT treatment programmes for patients/clients with a wide variety of complex and highly complex physical, psychological and cognitive needs following Stroke. The aim of the community stroke rehabilitation team is to facilitate discharges from acute settings, provide specialist rehab to improve function, independence and living well after stroke and to prevent readmission to hospital

To assess, plan, implement and monitor care, facilitating best practice and

evidence based, person centred care

To be a resource and provide specialist advice, education and support to other health care personnel and people who have had a Stroke

To be actively involved in monitoring and developing the the Stroke service, to ensure patients receive sustainable high quality care that is effective and safe

To select and conduct standardised cognitive and perceptual testing to identify areas affecting functional ability and indicateneed for further need for further assessment/treatment

To be able to work independently, after a period of induction/education .

Contribute to the training and supervision of Occupational Therapists, Support Workers and other professionals within the multi-disciplinary team within specialism of Stroke

Be available to adapt and accommodate service demands, this may be in a challenging and intense situation.

Looking for a job to fit around you and your lifestyle? Perhaps you’re ready to take your next step, considering a career change, or seeking a rewarding new role where you can make a real difference.

At Sirona care & health we provide local communities with a range of high-quality specialist healthcare services across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. From clinical to clerical, we offer a variety of location-based and community roles to choose from with hours to fit around you.

We welcome and encourage all applicants. We are committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities we support and proactively seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce. We know diversity fosters creativity and innovation.

We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We aim to draw upon the widest possible range of views and experiences to meet the changing needs of our colleagues, partners and communities we serve.

You’ll receive Agenda for Change hourly rates with a 12.5% annual leave bonus, increased pay for weekend, out-of-hours, or Bank Holiday shifts, along with NHS benefits such as high street discounts and a generous Stakeholder Pension Scheme. Our offer includes a range of paid-for training, and support for your health and wellbeing with our Employee Assistance Programme.

Interested? View our benefits leaflet attached.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Emma Richards Job title: Clinical and Operational Lead ICSS Email address: Telephone number:


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