Specialist Stroke Occupational Therapist

Job summary

Deliver specialist stroke rehabilitation to people across Angus in community settings, including patients’ homes, workplaces, local communities, and outpatient appointments. Work collaboratively with physiotherapists, speech and language therapists, inpatient rehabilitation teams, the stroke liaison team, and other partners to support patients returning home and continuing rehabilitation.

Job details

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society. We have an exciting opportunity to join our specialist stroke community rehab team within the Angus Occupational Therapy Service. You will be joining a multi-disciplinary AHP team which includes physiotherapists and speech & language therapists in delivering a specialist stroke rehab service to the people of Angus. The team are based in three locations across Angus: Arbroath Infirmary, Whitehills Health & Community Care Centre, Forfar and Stracathro Hospital, Brechin. We work closely with our colleagues in the in-patient rehab teams within Royal Victoria Hospital & Ninewells Hospital, Dundee, the stroke liaison team, the wider multi-disciplinary team and third sector who all have a focus on developing excellent stroke care to support people as they return to their own home for ongoing rehabilitation. The Dundee and Angus Stroke Pathway work, links directly with the Tayside Managed Clinical Network for stroke, and both local and national frameworks. The team is based within Angus Occupational Therapy service which sits within the Angus Health and Social Care Partnership. We are keen to welcome individuals who are knowledgeable about stroke and have a passion for goal orientated stroke rehabilitation to deliver care within the community setting. This includes working with patients in their own homes, workplaces and local community and at outpatient appointments across Angus, therefore being a car driver is an essential part of the role. Informal enquiries: Paula Ferguson, Occupational Therapy Team Leader via or Susan Petrie, Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist via or 01307 475252 Hours of work: 36 Full time, but part-time hours will be considered. Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder. Additional Information For Candidates You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain. DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes. Posts close at midnight on the indicated date. For help to complete an application on Job Train please follow this link: To view our accessibility statement, please follow this link: If you wish to participate in the Job Interview Guarantee Scheme and have been invited to interview, please contact the Hiring Manager as detailed in the advert to discuss any special requirements that you will need to enable you to attend the interview. Please note that our correspondence method is by e-mail, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately. Please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and your Jobtrain account for updates Please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub for advice and support with any system issues We recommend using the Internet Browser "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge" when using Jobtrain Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments If you are a current member of staff, please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Tayside.

What you’ll do

Deliver specialist stroke rehabilitation to people across Angus in community settings, including patients’ homes, workplaces, local communities, and outpatient appointments. Work collaboratively with physiotherapists, speech and language therapists, inpatient rehabilitation teams, the stroke liaison team, and other partners to support patients returning home and continuing rehabilitation.

Requirements

Applicants should have knowledge of stroke and a strong interest in goal-oriented rehabilitation in a community setting. A car driver is essential because the role involves working across Angus and visiting patients in multiple locations.

Listed skills

• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Occupational Therapy
• Stroke Rehabilitation
• Community Rehabilitation
• Goal-Oriented Care
• Multidisciplinary Teamwork
• Patient Assessment
• Rehabilitation Planning
• Home-Based Care
• Community-Based Care
• Communication
• Driving

Job areas

• Healthcare