An exciting opportunity to join the unique and innovative Waltham Forest Integrated Stroke Pathway has arisen. This is the perfect post for an Occupational therapist who has experience of stroke and enjoys rehabilitation. The pathway allows for stroke rehabilitation both on a Rehabilitation Stroke Unit and follows people with stroke into the Community utilising both qualified and non-registrant members of staff. The team that you will be joining is progressive and vibrant, promoting self-management and Inter-disciplinary working. During your time with us you will develop your assessment and treatment skills, share the professional leadership of a small team and participate in service improvement initiatives. This post would be suitable for an experienced Band 6 who would like to move into their first Band 7 role or an established Band 7 with a passion for stroke rehabilitation . You will have the support of another band 7 OT as well as other senior therapy colleagues and an experience Clinical Lead Therapist.
To play a major and specialist role in the advanced assessment, treatment and clinical management of patients with stroke, determining clinical diagnosis, functional deficits and occupational therapy treatment program required.
To be dynamic in developing efficient and effective OT working processes to assist in producing a fully multi-professional team approachTo work with the Clinical Lead Therapist to develop the service to best meet changing health and social care agendas.
The post is responsible for a team of staff in their clinical area and may be required to work across hospital sites and or more than one speciality area.
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.