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Experienced Occupational Therapist

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Job summary

Come and join the UK's largest provider of complex care. We proudly employ over 4000+ people -no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone. We have a wonderful opportunity for an Experienced Occupational Therapist (Experience equivalent to Band 6)to join our amazing team at Blackheath Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre in South East London.

Main duties of the job

At Blackheath Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre, we are specialists in the treatment of patients over the age of 18 with physical and cognitive impairments and/or neuropsychiatric disorders resulting from a brain injury or other neurological condition. We support our patients through assessment, rehabilitation, support and care across two wards and the site is part of the wider Active Care Group Neuro Network (consisting of 25+ sites) nationally and collaborates with local NHS services (such as The Lishman Unit, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust and the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust). We focus on the use of clinical expertise, innovation and technology to meet patients expectations of rehabilitation goals. We were most recently rated as GOOD by the CQC.

There are two wards in our Blackheath site: Thames Brain Injury Rehabilitation Unit and Heathside Unit. Across the two wards we provide assessment, rehabilitation, support and care.

About us

Active Care Group are a pioneering national provider of complex care services, delivering pathways and better outcomes for people. We have a collaborative and holistic approach to care underpinned by proven clinical and therapeutic expertise. We specialise in supporting young people and adults with complex needs to make positive progress and lead happier, more independent lives.

Details

Date posted

07 August 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£50,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

004397

Job locations

BLACKHEATH BRAIN INJURY REHABILITATION CENTRE

London

Greater London

SE10 8AD


Job description

Job responsibilities

Level 1 Regional Specialist Rehabilitation

This regionally renowed service is for people with complex cognitive and /or behavioural problems following a brain injury or as a result of a neurological condition. They have complex nursing and therapy needs requiring input from a highly specialist Inter-Disciplinary Team, and treatment facilities unlikely to be available locally.

Patients are usually in the very early stages of recovery from their brain injury and are usually admitted from an acute hospital once they are medically stable.

Level 2 Specialist Rehabilitation

This service is suitable for people who require specialist inpatient rehabilitation and have ongoing physical therapy needs.

Our team work closely together to ensure that every team member is working towards the same practical, realistic goals and that all therapies are focused on the areas that will enable patients to achieve those clearly defined and agreed goals.

Our team includes qualified nurses (RMN and RGNs), Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Clinical Psychologists, Social Workers and sessional visits from a Consultant in Rehabilitation Medicine and a weekly GP ward round. The clinical team are fully supported by rehabilitation assistants and technicians, administrators, housekeeping and catering staff and a maintenance team.

Conditions we support, but are not limited to:

  • Acquired Brain Injury
  • Anoxic Brain Injury
  • Brain Tumour
  • Complex Stroke
  • Traumatic Brain Injury
  • Inflammatory and infective conditions

What you'll be doing:

  • Keeping people safe from any harm and protecting their human rights

  • Liaise effectively with multidisciplinary team colleagues

  • Keep up to date with new treatment methods and be actively involved in research projects relating to specialist area

  • Contribute to the planning, development and evaluation of the Occupational Therapy Service

  • Provide support and guidance for junior staffmembers

  • Be responsible for department training and contribute to training and development of all staff

  • Ensure risk management and safety procedures are in place for the OT Department and adhered to

  • Provide OT intervention for complex caseload in your specialist area

  • Develop and maintain good working relationships with all colleagues, visitors and carers

What to look forward to:

  • Free lunch when on duty

  • 25 days plus bank holidays

  • Birthday off

  • Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities

  • Active Reward App giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop

  • Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice

  • A Nest Personal Pension account

  • Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials like going to the dentist or opticians

  • We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme

  • Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits

  • Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1000 by recommending someone you know

  • and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group

Job description

Job responsibilities

Level 1 Regional Specialist Rehabilitation

This regionally renowed service is for people with complex cognitive and /or behavioural problems following a brain injury or as a result of a neurological condition. They have complex nursing and therapy needs requiring input from a highly specialist Inter-Disciplinary Team, and treatment facilities unlikely to be available locally.

Patients are usually in the very early stages of recovery from their brain injury and are usually admitted from an acute hospital once they are medically stable.

Level 2 Specialist Rehabilitation

This service is suitable for people who require specialist inpatient rehabilitation and have ongoing physical therapy needs.

Our team work closely together to ensure that every team member is working towards the same practical, realistic goals and that all therapies are focused on the areas that will enable patients to achieve those clearly defined and agreed goals.

Our team includes qualified nurses (RMN and RGNs), Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Clinical Psychologists, Social Workers and sessional visits from a Consultant in Rehabilitation Medicine and a weekly GP ward round. The clinical team are fully supported by rehabilitation assistants and technicians, administrators, housekeeping and catering staff and a maintenance team.

Conditions we support, but are not limited to:

  • Acquired Brain Injury
  • Anoxic Brain Injury
  • Brain Tumour
  • Complex Stroke
  • Traumatic Brain Injury
  • Inflammatory and infective conditions

What you'll be doing:

  • Keeping people safe from any harm and protecting their human rights

  • Liaise effectively with multidisciplinary team colleagues

  • Keep up to date with new treatment methods and be actively involved in research projects relating to specialist area

  • Contribute to the planning, development and evaluation of the Occupational Therapy Service

  • Provide support and guidance for junior staffmembers

  • Be responsible for department training and contribute to training and development of all staff

  • Ensure risk management and safety procedures are in place for the OT Department and adhered to

  • Provide OT intervention for complex caseload in your specialist area

  • Develop and maintain good working relationships with all colleagues, visitors and carers

What to look forward to:

  • Free lunch when on duty

  • 25 days plus bank holidays

  • Birthday off

  • Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities

  • Active Reward App giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop

  • Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice

  • A Nest Personal Pension account

  • Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials like going to the dentist or opticians

  • We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme

  • Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits

  • Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1000 by recommending someone you know

  • and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Successful candidates will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS
  • Arelevant degree in Occupational Therapy
  • HCPC Registration

Experience

Desirable

  • Experience within a Neurorehabilitation setting
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Successful candidates will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS
  • Arelevant degree in Occupational Therapy
  • HCPC Registration

Experience

Desirable

  • Experience within a Neurorehabilitation setting

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Active Care Group

Address

BLACKHEATH BRAIN INJURY REHABILITATION CENTRE

London

Greater London

SE10 8AD


Employer's website

https://activecaregroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Active Care Group

Address

BLACKHEATH BRAIN INJURY REHABILITATION CENTRE

London

Greater London

SE10 8AD


Employer's website

https://activecaregroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Talent Acquisition Partner - AHPs

Belinda Lambert

belinda.lambert@activecaregroup.co.uk

Details

Date posted

07 August 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£50,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

004397

Job locations

BLACKHEATH BRAIN INJURY REHABILITATION CENTRE

London

Greater London

SE10 8AD


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