Lead Occupational Therapist

Job description

Job responsibilities

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and innovative Occupational Therapist to join our growing Multi-Disciplinary team to deliver a person-centred therapy service to adults with physical deficits following an acquired brain injury or from a cerebrovascular event. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced therapist to join our therapy team of Occupational Therapy, Speech & Language Therapy, Psychology and physiotherapists at All Hallows, Suffolk. We also have input from a Rehabilitation Consultant and Neuropsychiatrist. All Hallows is part of the Caretech Group, a leading provider of specialist brain injury inpatient rehabilitation services. We would be interested to hear from those who are experienced at delivering neuro rehab seeking to further their interest within leadership. Leadership responsibilities are clinically focused in terms of supervision of juniors and helping further enhance the rehabilitation pathway whilst delivering high quality therapy to a complex neuro caseload. The Lead OT role will work closely with the therapy manager and clinical lead onsite. The role is Monday-Friday only.

All Hallows Specialist Neurological Rehabilitation Centre supports men and women with complex healthcare needs having experienced a brain injury, stroke or other neurological event. The services provided at All Hallows comprise: Active / Complex Rehabilitation, Specialist Nursing Care, Progressive Neurological Conditions and Community Rehabilitation.

We follow a biopsychosocial model of rehabilitation that is person centred. The initial funding for residents at All Hallows is for level 2 neurorehabilitation for 12 weeks and the majority of residents come to us from the neurological wards and stroke units at surrounding acute hospitals. At present we have 20 L2 rehab beds available which are in high demand.

The team at All Hallows is supportive and we work closely together with other professions to aspire to a transdisciplinary way of working. The post comes with excellent CPD opportunities including both onsite journal club and training along with funding for external courses and conferences.

The successful applicant should have a desire to further develop their knowledge and skills in the field of brain injury rehabilitation along with seeking leadership opportunities. HCPC registration is essential. Experience of working with people with neurological conditions is beneficial.

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 writing reports, inputting to care plans, outcome measures, goals and review meetings for service users.

Benefits of working for us:

Competitive salary 33 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays Life insurance Free 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.

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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

Bungay

NR35 1EH

Employer's website

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