Occupational Therapist

2 weeks ago

Bedford, United Kingdom Manton Heights ABI Unit Full time

Job summary

Manton Heights ABIunit has an exciting opportunity to join the their therapy team.

We are currentlyseeking a senior/specialist Occupational Therapist with experience in neurologyand brain injury.

We are a 12 beddedspecialist, neurological rehabilitation service in Bedford.

Manton Heights ABIUnit offers competitive salary and accompanying benefits including:

HCPC feesreimbursement*, Free on-site parking, uniform, competitive pension, Perk boxsubscription, training and development opportunities, employee recognitionscheme and the opportunity to be part of a fantastic team in a purpose builtsetting.

The successfulcandidate will have:

At least 12 months experience working within neurology and must have experience with brain injury. be able to work well within a MDT good communication skills be dynamic and able to work under pressure good time management good communication skills passion for improving patient experience and enhancing their lives manage an OT caseload oversee therapy assistant sound documentation skills

Please note we are unable to provide sponsorship at present

Main duties of the job

Including butnot limited to:

Initial assessments personal care assessments meal preparation assessments upper limb rehabilitation vocational rehabilitation assessing home environment equipment prescribing SOAP notes report writing goal setting completion of outcome measures MDT working supervision of therapy assistant opportunity to oversee students discharge planning liaison with external health and social care professionals

About us

We are a small but mighty team who are very passionate about providing specialist rehabilitation to those in our care. Helping our patients to achieve their goals and regain independence in areas that are important to them is at the heart of everything do. 

We work in partnership with the NHS and work hard to maintain successful outcomes both for our patients and the service. 

We are a diverse team with a multitude of backgrounds. 

Our team is welcoming and we have fun together every day and laughter can often be heard throughout the unit.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for anindividual who is highly motivated and flexible in their approach, and is ableto demonstrate excellent clinical assessment and rehabilitation of neurologicalpatients.

You will be responsible forthe day to day provision of occupational therapy, working with patients to helpthem regain their independence and achieve their goals and ensuring theprovision of high-quality patient-centred care and rehabilitation.

You must be able todemonstrate strong evidence-based clinical knowledge and skills within thespecialty of stroke and neurology.

The team has strong linksacross the BLMK neuro network and stroke pathway. The unit is committed toensuring staff feel supported with their wellbeing and development throughsupervision, appraisal, protected CPD time and training.

The working hours are Mondayto Friday 8am-4pm or 8:30am-4:30pm.

You will have stronginterpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a multidisciplinaryteam. The successful candidates will be supported in this role with regularsupervision with the therapy lead/unit manager.

We are seeking to recruit anexperienced, dynamic and self-motivated Neuro Occupational Therapist lookingfor band 6/7 role.

We have free on-site parking,easy access to transport links, as well as extras such as free hot and colddrinks. You will be working closely with MDT colleagues to deliver high qualityassessment, rehabilitation and discharge planning for patients within ourunit.

The successful candidate will:

have a BSc degree inOccupational Therapy as well as having HCPC registration.

work in close partnership withcolleagues from the ABI teams and neuro rehab teams.

lead on the delivery of highquality, individualised, evidenced based care to all patients

Youll care for patients and their families in the way that you believe is best, delivering our high service standards, sharing best practice, and actively improving the way we work to help us change things for the better. You will have strong written and verbal communication skills as well as excellent You'll be able to complete comprehensive assessment and treatment for patients with a neurological diagnosis, largely stroke and brain injury. Assessment includes cognitive, perceptual, functional and physical/motor assessment, particularly the upper limb To be able to complete home environmental assessment, and recommend and order appropriate equipment (including high cost and larger pieces of equipment) to enable patients to return home safely To be able to complete wheelchair assessment for basic wheelchairs and postural needs - preferably completed a Wheelchair Prescribers Course You will be a car driver with access to a vehicle for Home and Access visits. We will support you to develop your clinical and service development skills. You will receive regular clinical supervision from the unit manager/therapy lead. Professional development is actively encouraged and supported in a variety of ways including annual personal development review and in-service training programme. To be able to complete patient related documentation in a timely manner using the SOAP format To be able to attend patient related MDT meetings, and feedback and lead on behalf of the OT team, patients and other MDT members.

You will have access toappropriate external training. 

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

1. BSc Hons Degree in Occupational Therapy 2. Valid HCPC registration 3. DBS

Desirable

1. Minimum 12-18 months experience in neurology 2. Some experience in rehabilitation is also preferable 3. knowledge of local area and supporting services is preferable but not essential 4. RCOT member

Car diver

Essential

Car diver, with full, clean driving license

Desirable

good IT skills and telephone skills

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