Occupational Therapist

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you an ambitious Occupational Therapist looking for a new challenge with career development working with complex neurological conditions and brain injury?

The Oakleaf Group part of the Caretech Group, is a leading provider of specialist brain injury rehabilitation services for male and female adults. All Hallows is a 26 bedded unit for men and women based in the village of Ditchingham on the Suffolk/Norfolk border. The centre supports individuals with complex healthcare needs associated with a neurological condition, including acquired brain injury.

The Role

The post holder will be expected to manage a caseload of clients with brain injury and in conjunction with other members of the multi professional Therapy Team, form comprehensive assessment of need and develop goal focused Occupational Therapy rehabilitation intervention plans. The post holder will be expected to provide direct Occupational Therapy intervention, as well as advice on issues related to Occupational Therapy, such as activities of daily living, manual handling, equipment and meaningful activity.

The successful applicant should have previous experience of working with people with neurological conditions is essential, specific brain injury rehabilitation would be an advantage. HCPC registration is essential. We welcome applications from newly qualified to current band 5 to apply for this role.

The post will involve working as part of the Occupational Therapist service covering the rehabilitation services based at All Hallows, Suffolk.

Taking a hands on approach it is essential that you will be a strong team player, with excellent communication skills. You must have excellent organisational and time management skills.

Candidate profile

You must have a degree or a post graduate diploma in Occupational Therapy Be registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) Experience in working with mental Health Needs Have alicenceand access to own transport. Be a strong team player. Have excellent communication,organisationaland time management skills

Benefits of working for us:

Competitive salary 33 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays Life insurance On site parking Refer a Friend Scheme* (T&Cs apply) Full support from a multidisciplinary team Regular clinical supervisions Developmental opportunities Research opportunities & support Internal/external training on new initiatives

Who we are!

The CareTech Group; established in 1994, and is one of the largest providers of specialist social care services supporting 5000 adults with a wide range of needs in more than 300 services across the UK. Committed to the highest standards of care and governance, we provide innovative care pathways for vulnerable people to live in community settings. We support people to take control of their lives this could be finding employment, having an active social life, learning new skills or building self-confidence.

Successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure prior to commencement of employment, the disclosure expense will be met by the employer.

Person Specification

General Requirements

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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).

Employer details

Employer name

Caretech Community Services Ltd

Address

All Hallows Neuro Rehab Centre

Station Road

Ditchingham

Bungay

Suffolk

NR35 2QL

Employer's website

https://www.caretech-uk.com/ (Opens in a new tab)