Job summary
Are you an Occuapational Therapist that is passionate about
neuro-rehabilitation and being able to have a positive impact on an individuals
quality of life? If so, we want to hear from you.
We are recruiting a Senior Occupational Therapist with
experience in neurological rehabilitation. The role is ideal for someone
wishing to take the next step into leading an OT service within a specialist
neurological setting.
Working in an exciting and dynamic environment you will
provide comprehensive assessment and high quality therapy to individuals with a
wide range of neurological conditions such as Stroke, ABI and Spinal Cord
Injuries. You will have the opportunity to work closely with patients, families
and staff, and utilise a wide array of resources and up to date technology.
There will be opportunities to run training, to provide supervision to junior
colleagues and assistants and run therapy groups. (Continued professional
development is actively encouraged within the service we hold weekly therapy
team meetings and in service training). We frequently send our staff on
external training, should the need arise, to keep knowledge up to date and to
develop specialist expertise.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an OT that has experience in assessing
and providing therapy for physical and cognitive impairments in an adult
neurological caseload alongside experience of supporting staff and service
development. Knowledge of a variety of cognitive and impairment based
assessments is essential, in addition to prior experience in carrying out both
evidence-based and informal therapies. An interest in splinting and the ability
to take a leading role in this within the organisation is essential for this
role.
As the Senior OT at Marbrook, you will have access to:
Regular supervision from the Therapy Lead
A friendly multidisciplinary team consisting of SLT, PT,
Therapy Assistants, Clinical Psychology and nursing staff
Regular on-site GP visits, and clinics led by our Consultant
in Rehabilitation Medicine
A wide range of cognitive assessments and therapy resources,
including iPads with app-based therapies installed
A therapy-led service, where you can provide therapy at the
frequency you deem clinically appropriate
Multiple forms of therapy, including 1:1 therapy, group
therapy and the ability to complete community access/vocational sessions.
Weekly in-service trainings to support CPD, alongside the
ability to request additional trainings to further your individual portfolio
The ability to design, lead and deliver on service
improvement projects
About us
The Marbrook Centre is a specialist Neurological
Rehabilitation provider in St Neots, Cambridgeshire. Since opening almost 10
years ago, we have developed a track record of consistently high quality
therapy outcomes and positive feedback from individuals and families and our
ICB partners on the rehabilitation and care experience.
We hold three services within the one building;
- Eden - Inpatient Rehab Unit - Providing intensive
rehabilitation for people post-stroke, acquired brain injury, spinal cord
injury and other acute neurological conditions
- Bray - Long-term Nursing Unit Providing nursing care for
those with long-term neurological conditions
- Mayfield - Dementia Unit Providing residential care for
those living with dementia.
At The Marbrook Centre, we put the individual at the centre
of their rehabilitation and care with a focus on high person led goal setting. Occupational
Therapy is a vital part of this process and is invaluable in providing independence
and a better quality of life to those who we support. We work closely with the
medical and care teams, Physiotherapists, Speech and Language Therapists and
Clinical Psychologist, who all work within the same building.
The Occupational Therapy team input daily into the inpatient
rehabilitation unit; providing intensive rehabilitation for around 6-8 weeks
(sometimes longer), and provide splinting and seating advice input to those on
the long-term nursing and dementia units.
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.
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.
To participate in the recruitment of the rehabilitation service staff team as required.
Contribute to regular clinics with Consultant in Rehabilitation medicine.
Act as Clinical Educator for students on placement.
Provide clinical supervision and 1:1 support to members of the Therapy team.
Provide clinical training and education to members of the MDT and care team.
Take a leading role in CPD and personal development through regular supervisions.
Play an active part in weekly MDT in service training programme.
Lead on devising and implementing service development projects.
Provide education to patients, families and staff.
To act as a lead for splinting across the organisation.
To work closely with the Psychology team regarding cognitive assessment and rehabilitation programmes.
To take responsibility for ensuring therapeutic programmes are designed, delivered and evaluated.
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
Equality & Diversity:
It is the individual and collective responsibility of every member of staff to ensure adherence to The Marbrook Centres equal opportunities, equality and diversity policies. Racial, sexual or any other harassment or bullying will not be tolerated.
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.
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.
To participate in the recruitment of the rehabilitation service staff team as required.
Contribute to regular clinics with Consultant in Rehabilitation medicine.
Act as Clinical Educator for students on placement.
Provide clinical supervision and 1:1 support to members of the Therapy team.
Provide clinical training and education to members of the MDT and care team.
Take a leading role in CPD and personal development through regular supervisions.
Play an active part in weekly MDT in service training programme.
Lead on devising and implementing service development projects.
Provide education to patients, families and staff.
To act as a lead for splinting across the organisation.
To work closely with the Psychology team regarding cognitive assessment and rehabilitation programmes.
To take responsibility for ensuring therapeutic programmes are designed, delivered and evaluated.
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
Equality & Diversity:
It is the individual and collective responsibility of every member of staff to ensure adherence to The Marbrook Centres equal opportunities, equality and diversity policies. Racial, sexual or any other harassment or bullying will not be tolerated.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Sound knowledge of health & safety at work processes
- To be friendly and approachable
- Willingness to learn and develop
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Able to prioritise and work under pressure
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Good quality IT skills
- Full UK Driving Licence
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Registered with HCPC
- Evidence of Neuro specific CPD
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 4 year post qualification experience.
- Experience working in neurological rehabilitation
- Experience completing complex cognitive assessments, MCA assessments and involvement in best interest decision making.
- Experience of splinting and upper limb spasticity management.
- Evidence of participation in service development projects
Desirable
- Experience of staff support, recruitment, training & development processes
- Experience of supervising students
- Experience of liaison with outside agencies e.g. ICB, social services etc.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Sound knowledge of health & safety at work processes
- To be friendly and approachable
- Willingness to learn and develop
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Able to prioritise and work under pressure
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Good quality IT skills
- Full UK Driving Licence
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Registered with HCPC
- Evidence of Neuro specific CPD
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 4 year post qualification experience.
- Experience working in neurological rehabilitation
- Experience completing complex cognitive assessments, MCA assessments and involvement in best interest decision making.
- Experience of splinting and upper limb spasticity management.
- Evidence of participation in service development projects
Desirable
- Experience of staff support, recruitment, training & development processes
- Experience of supervising students
- Experience of liaison with outside agencies e.g. ICB, social services etc.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
