Job summary
If you're looking for something more: more time, more opportunities and more reward, choose a career with Inspire Neurocare.
We have an exciting opportunity for an Occupational Therapist to join our team at our home in Worcester.
Our vision is to ensure that our residents will always feel at the heart of what we do and to exceed the expectations all stakeholders. We will be acknowledged as the best provider of neurological care and inspire the best people to come and work with us be excellent and never want to leave.
Working with the Therapy Lead, the Occupational Therapist be responsible for the delivery of Occupational Therapy services to all Residents and clients at Inspire Neurocare. You'll provide ongoing monitoring, support and assessment of residents physical and psychological needs and participate in assessing, planning, implementation and evaluation of individual treatment and rehabilitation plans liaising other relevant agencies as appropriate.
Main duties of the job
In
liaison with the Therapy Lead, be responsible for the delivery of Occupational
Therapy services to all Residents and clients at Inspire Neurocare. To provide
leadership in all aspects of Occupational Therapy in accordance with the Codes
of Practice of the College of Occupational Therapy.
- To
provide ongoing monitoring, support and assessment of residents physical and
psychological needs and participate in assessing, planning,
implementation and evaluation of individual treatment and rehabilitation plans
liaising other relevant agencies as appropriate.
- To
maintain concise records and provide reports as necessary for each residents
case review; undertaking assessments of daily living skills to identify level
of functional ability, risks and level of support needed.
- To
liaise with appropriate outside organisations for equipment provision
- Promote
personal and social skills and leisure activities for all residents and liaise
with relatives and carers with empathy giving information, support and advice
whenever and as often as required
About us
Join us at Worcester's most stunning care service
Our specialist service in Worcester is a stylish, modern environment that opened in 2020. In a quiet residential location along the Laughern Brook Trail, it is surrounded by peaceful gardens and pathways. Up to 43 people enjoy spacious ensuite rooms, comfortable shared lounge and dining areas, sleek glass balconies looking onto the Brook, and a state-of-the-art physiotherapy gym.
As residents and family members tell us, it has everything that would be on your wish list for a perfect environment for recovery, and its a great place to work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In
liaison with the Therapy Lead, be responsible for the delivery of Occupational
Therapy services to all Residents and clients at Inspire Neurocare. To provide
leadership in all aspects of Occupational Therapy in accordance with the Codes
of Practice of the College of Occupational Therapy.
To
provide ongoing monitoring, support and assessment of residents physical and
psychological needs and participate in assessing, planning,
implementation and evaluation of individual treatment and rehabilitation plans
liaising other relevant agencies as appropriate. Deal with all enquiries in
such a way as to promote the goodwill of Inspire Neurocare
To
be aware of and have regard for the Standards of Practice from the College of
Occupational Therapy and other statutory bodies in relation to professional
matters. Promote personal and social skills and leisure activities for all
residents and liaise with relatives and carers with empathy giving information,
support and advice whenever and as often as required
To
maintain concise records and provide reports as necessary for each residents
case review; undertaking assessments of daily living skills to identify level
of functional ability, risks and level of support needed. To liaise with
appropriate outside organisations for equipment provision e.g. wheelchair
services and ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of all Occupational Therapy
equipment
To ensure all
Professional, mandatory and other training courses are kept up to date as
relevant to this post and to attend weekly clinical meetings providing
information in advance of all the clinical requirements of the residents or
clients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In
liaison with the Therapy Lead, be responsible for the delivery of Occupational
Therapy services to all Residents and clients at Inspire Neurocare. To provide
leadership in all aspects of Occupational Therapy in accordance with the Codes
of Practice of the College of Occupational Therapy.
To
provide ongoing monitoring, support and assessment of residents physical and
psychological needs and participate in assessing, planning,
implementation and evaluation of individual treatment and rehabilitation plans
liaising other relevant agencies as appropriate. Deal with all enquiries in
such a way as to promote the goodwill of Inspire Neurocare
To
be aware of and have regard for the Standards of Practice from the College of
Occupational Therapy and other statutory bodies in relation to professional
matters. Promote personal and social skills and leisure activities for all
residents and liaise with relatives and carers with empathy giving information,
support and advice whenever and as often as required
To
maintain concise records and provide reports as necessary for each residents
case review; undertaking assessments of daily living skills to identify level
of functional ability, risks and level of support needed. To liaise with
appropriate outside organisations for equipment provision e.g. wheelchair
services and ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of all Occupational Therapy
equipment
To ensure all
Professional, mandatory and other training courses are kept up to date as
relevant to this post and to attend weekly clinical meetings providing
information in advance of all the clinical requirements of the residents or
clients.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- X Demonstrable experience of working within a specialist neurological environment.
- X Possess an Occupational Therapy qualification and registration.
- Have an understanding of the statutory duties of local government in social care.
- X Have an understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with neurological problems.
- X Be part of a wider network of Occupational Therapists within the company providing peer group supervision, sharing best practice and innovative ideas for service and professional development.
- X Commitment to make a real difference to the lives of our patients.
- X Excellent communications skills, a great attitude to teamwork and a desire to lead on patient care.
Qualifications
Essential
- Possess an Occupational Therapy qualification and registration.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- X Demonstrable experience of working within a specialist neurological environment.
- X Possess an Occupational Therapy qualification and registration.
- Have an understanding of the statutory duties of local government in social care.
- X Have an understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with neurological problems.
- X Be part of a wider network of Occupational Therapists within the company providing peer group supervision, sharing best practice and innovative ideas for service and professional development.
- X Commitment to make a real difference to the lives of our patients.
- X Excellent communications skills, a great attitude to teamwork and a desire to lead on patient care.
Qualifications
Essential
- Possess an Occupational Therapy qualification and registration.
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.
