Specialist Occupational Therapist Stroke and Neurology

York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust ,
York, North Yorkshire

Overview

Job Description

Hours per week: 30 hours Contract Type: Fixed Term until 31/12/2020 Are you looking for a new and exciting challenge? Are you committed to putting the patient at the centre of everything you do? If so, then this could be the job for you! We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and self-motivated Specialist Occupational Therapist, to join our Stroke and Neurology Teams based at York Teaching Hospital. About the role: The successful candidate will join a dynamic and developing patient focused neuro- rehabilitation service. You will be responsible for providing specialist occupational therapy treatment and management of patients, providing rehabilitation to patients as part of a multi-disciplinary team. The role is supported by several senior clinical therapists, and will include participation in the in-service training, clinical and management supervision and will include opportunities for service development. The successful candidate will be : * A team player who is dynamic, motivated, forward thinking and has good communication and organisational skills * Able to provide support to students and junior members of staff * Willing to develop services and identify potential areas of efficiency and improvements * Focused on delivering patient centred care, within a professional and caring environment If you are both motivated and flexible, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, then we would like to hear from you! It's not just the area that's a great draw, as well: as a member of our team, you'll have access to one of the most generous and comprehensive pension schemes in the UK, a minimum of 27 days annual leave (on top of Bank Holidays) and an award-winning package of staff benefits (see link on the right). For further details / informal visits contact: Chris Newbery - Therapy Team Leader Stroke and Neurology Email Address: chris.newbery@york.nhs.uk Tel: 01904 725745 Employment Type: FULL_TIME