Stroke Specialist Occupational Therapist

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join our Stroke team at Fairfield General Hospital.

This post will provide you with excellent opportunities to develop a wide range of clinical and professional skills in a friendly and supportive environment at an outstanding Primary Stroke Centre.

Main duties of the job

You will carry out holistic Occupational Therapy assessment and treatment interventions, considering the persons physical, cognitive and psychosocial needs.  You will work in either the acute or rehab stroke wards.  You will work with the MDT to achieve SMART rehabilitation goals and facilitate discharges home, working with our community stroke colleagues.

You will be supervised and supported by highly skilled and experienced Band 7 Occupational Therapists and work collaboratively with the MDT.  The Occupational Therapy Service strives for continuous service improvement and professional development is supported.  We place great importance upon training and supporting all members of our team.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk