Occupational Therapist Band 6

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/Norfolkborder. 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 rehabilitationintervention 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 a desire to develop their knowledge and skills in the field of brain injury rehabilitation. The role would ideally suit an Occupational Therapist, who has completed a rotational post, or someone who is seeking to specialisein neuro rehabilitation and would like to develop their clinical skills further in this specialist field. HCPC registration is essential.

Experience of working with people with neurological conditions is essential. Previous experience of specific brain injury rehabilitation is desirable.

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.

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 a licence and access to own transport.
Be a strong team player.
Have excellent communication, organisational and 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&C’s 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.