The Marbrook Neuro Rehab Centre

Occupational Therapist

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Job summary

At The Marbrook Centre we are recruiting for a 12 month fixed term maternity cover Occupational Therapist with experience in Neurological Rehabilitation to work closely with the current Occupational Therapy team and wider MDT. The post-holder will be working in an exciting and dynamic environment, providing comprehensive assessment and high quality therapy interventions to individuals who have transferred from acute hospitals. Clinical caseload is predominantly Stroke and ABI along with SCI and other varied neurological conditions. You will have the opportunity to work closely with your patients and utilise a wide array of resources and up to date technology.

Continued professional development is actively encouraged within the service we hold weekly therapy team meetings and in service training.

Working at The Marbrook Centre you will have access to a wide range of resources to use as part of individuals rehabilitation such as:

- Well-equipped Therapy Gym

- Therapy Kitchen space

- Rehabilitation training/transitional living flat

- Splinting equipment and resources

- Wheelchair accessible vehicles for community access/rehabilitation

- iPads and other IT equipment

Main duties of the job

As an Occupational Therapist at Marbrook you will be a key member of the MDT providing rehabilitation to our group of residents. You will be responsible for managing a clinical caseload of residents from admission through to discharge, providing high quality treatment interventions, liaising with the wider MDT and supporting colleagues such as Therapy Assistants and support workers.

You will play key a role in supporting with discharge planning, this can include liaison with outside agencies such as social services, equipment services and third sector organisations such as Stroke association or Headway

About us

The Marbrook Centre is a specialist Neurological Rehabilitation provider in St Neots, Cambridgeshire.

The centre provides intensive rehabilitation for people post stroke, ABI, spinal injury and many other conditions. Marbrook has developed consistently high quality therapy outcomes and received positive feedback from individuals, families and our ICB partners on the rehabilitation and care experience.

Marbrook has a successful track record of supporting individuals to return to their home environment having made significant functional gains and achievement of their goals. Our success is based on recruiting those individuals who have the awareness and passion to drive us forward to being the best available neuro rehab service, and in return for that commitment you will work in a job that provides satisfaction and stimulation.

In the current climate rehabilitation is being pushed to the fore and widely acknowledged as being hugely beneficial to so many people. At Marbrook we have continued to work closely with our ICB partners to support those needing neurological rehabilitation.

Date posted

29 May 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£39,312 to £44,772 a year Depending on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

E0249-24-0001

Job locations

Phoenix Park

Eaton Socon

St Neots

PE19 8EP

Job description

Job responsibilities

Purpose of role:

This post holder will be primarily responsible for designing and delivering rehabilitation programmes and supporting and coaching staff to achieve desired outcomes.

As this is primarily a clinical/care role, this post holder will have day to day contact and involvement with residents, their families and visiting professionals

Overall Responsibilities:

Effectively manage a caseload of complex rehabilitation residents.

Carry out in depth assessments and use these to formulate therapeutic plans.

Deliver high quality person centred dynamic rehabilitation sessions.

Effectively utilise outcome measures to monitor effectiveness of therapy interventions.

Work closely with members of the MDT to support residents and families with Goal setting and discharge planning.

Complete access and home visits for residents to aid discharge planning.

To play a leading role in rehabilitation review meetings.

Liaise with external agencies such as ICBs, social services, wheelchair services etc.

Act as a key point of contact for residents and their family members.

To produce high quality written reports and rehabilitation documentation..

Provide clinical training and education to support workers

Take a leading role in CPD and personal development through regular supervisions.

Play an active part in weekly MDT in service training programme.

General Responsibilities:

To keep accurate and clear documentation in line with sector specific and legal requirements.

To participate in audits as required.

To keep abreast of new developments in the profession, and to bring innovation and creative input to the role, for consideration and discussion with line manager.

To attend all mandatory and developmental training courses relevant to the post and as agreed with the line manager.

To work in accordance with all relevant legislation e.g. CQC standards, Mental Capacity Act, Deprivation of Liberty, Health & Safety at Work etc, and in line with The Marbrook Centres policies and procedures at all times, contributing (if and when appropriate) to the revision of these documents.

To take an active role in own personal and professional development.

To act in line with Health and Safety at Work legislation and requirements and in line with The Marbrook Centres approach to Health and Safety at all times.

To act in line with the Care Standards Act 2000 and Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults (SoVA) at all times.

To adhere to all aspects of security and ensure the safety and wellbeing of residents, staff and visitors at all times.

At all times to: ensure high levels of confidentiality when dealing with sensitive material and information, to respect the dignity and confidentiality of our service users, and to adhere to GDPR

To undertake any other duties from time to time, in order to maintain and enhance the service provision and as this role develops