Band 6 Occupational Therapist-( Development Opportunity)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Occupational Therapist looking to progress to the next step to become a Band 6 Occupational therapist in Stroke & Neurology. A B5 to Band 6 development post will also be considered for the right applicant. We will provide the individual with a 6-month training programme, provided by experienced stroke & neuro-therapists with the focus on developing clinical and leadership skills for the successful candidate to make the transition from a Band 5 to a Band 6 Occupational therapist. You will work through a set of specific competencies that will be required to be signed off prior to obtaining the band 6 post., The Band 6 OT will manage a clinical caseload and will undertake a lead role in assessing, treating and discharge planning ESD stroke and neurological patients. The post holder will work closely with the MDT on the Acute Stroke Unit and support other Occupational therapy teams working with stroke & neurology patients at GHH. You will join an established stroke & neurology therapy team to provide support your development and accomplishment of Band 6 OT competencies.

We are looking for an experienced Band 5 Occupational Therapist with an interest in Stroke & Neurology. It is essential they have good clinical skills, good communication and interpersonal skills. The post-holder must be able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and have good organisational and time management skills, problem solving skills and an enthusiasm for service development., Applicants must be prepared to participate in our 7-day working service and have a driving licence.

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Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.

UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.

University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.