Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist - Peterborough

Cambscommunityservices; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Peterborough seeks a Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist to join their stroke therapy team. The role includes assessing and treating complex patient cases in a multidisciplinary environment, supporting staff training, and ensuring high-quality clinical care. Applicants should possess a degree in Occupational Therapy, HCPC registration, and experience in Stroke rehabilitation. Strong leadership and communication skills are crucial, and the position may require weekend work.

Benefits

Regular clinical supervision

Managerial support

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Registered with HCPC and evidence of CPD.
• Experience in Stroke rehabilitation is essential.
• Strong communication skills for multidisciplinary teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat complex cases in Stroke rehabilitation.
• Lead training and development of staff in the Stroke therapy team.
• Manage quality performance indicators related to patient care.

Skills

Autonomy

Leadership

Clinical reasoning

Strong organisation skills

Education

Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy

HCPC Registration

Evidence of CPD (portfolio)

Post graduate training in Stroke

Membership of RCOT

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist - Peterborough

Band 7

Job overview

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist to join the stroke therapy team based at Peterborough City Hospital. The overall stroke pathway comprises a HASU and ASU at Peterborough City Hospital and acute beds at Hinchingbrooke Hospital. The position is mainly at Peterborough City Hospital however flexibility will be required to provide cross-site cover.

We require a motivated, forward-thinking candidate who is passionate in providing high quality stroke and neuro-rehabilitation in line with the evidence base and national guidelines. The post holder will develop both the quality of the clinical service and the staff that deliver it. Experience in training, clinical leadership and strong communication skills to work alongside stakeholders from across the stroke pathway are essential. The successful candidate will manage a varied and complex clinical caseload. Regular clinical supervision, managerial support and training opportunities will be provided to ensure personal career development. Weekend/ bank holiday working will be required.

Interviews for this role will be conducted in person to assess relevant skills effectively.

Main duties of the job

The Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist working with the Stroke Therapy Team develops the quality of the clinical service and staff that deliver it. The post holder will work using an enhanced level of practice applying specialist knowledge and skills in the field of Stroke rehabilitation. They will assess and treat a specialist complex caseload of patients.

They will act as the profession specific lead to support the training and development of the clinical staff within the Stroke therapy team and wider multidisciplinary team. To lead on service development, audit and assist in research initiatives to deliver on best practice evidence based care in line with trust and national priorities. To be responsible for the delivery of key quality performance indicators linked to providing high quality care.

Working for our organisation

Priority will be given to colleagues identified as at risk through the Trust’s redeployment process.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached the person specification and job description for more details regarding this role.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC Registered
• Evidence of CPD (portfolio)
• Evidence of post graduate training/qualification relevant to clinical area - Stroke
• RCOT member
• Member of RCOT Specialist section – Neurological Practice

Experience

• NHS experience working at senior level
• Clinical experience within Stroke
• Experience within acute inpatient hospital environment
• Multi-Disciplinary working
• Demonstrate active involvement in the audit process
• Experience of supervising and mentoring junior members of staff and pre-registration students
• Experience of developing staff and sharing knowledge
• Experience of change management
• Ability to demonstrate working with regional/national networks

Knowledge

• Demonstrate sound level of theoretical profession specific knowledge
• Evidence of current practices and developments within the field of Stroke rehabilitation
• Sound knowledge of interventions relevant to clinical area

Key Skills

• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
• Leadership and motivational skills
• High level of clinical reasoning
• Ability to make timely and appropriate decisions.
• Strong organisation, prioritisation and delegation skills
• Ability to present information in a logical and concise manner
• Standard key board skills & the ability to use IT packages such as Word, Outlook, Power point & Excel

Disclosure & Barring Check Fee

Where your role requires a DBS check, the Trust will pay the fee upfront and reclaim the cost (including a £5 admin fee) from your first month’s salary. Volunteers are exempt.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.