Specialist Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist – Stroke

An exciting opportunity has become available for a motivated and enthusiastic Specialist Occupational Therapist to join the stroke therapy service 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure safe, efficient and effective delivery of patient‑focused care in line with identified evidence‑based practice, local and national standards.
• Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary and multi‑agency teams.
• Participate in delegated projects for service development with the team.
• Act autonomously in the assessment and treatment of patients within the speciality who may have a complex presentation.
• Demonstrate a flexible approach to working in support of the whole inpatient/outpatient team.
• Undertake weekend working as required within service developments.
• Be available to provide clinical supervision.
• Guide Band 5 and support staff in the management and delivery of therapeutic care plans.
• Handle 80% clinical contact and 20% operational management within team requirements.

We are committed to supporting colleagues through organisational change. Priority will be given to staff at risk within North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust and Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Integrated Care Board.

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