Address
Form of work
SalaryFantastic Band 6 Occupational Therapist Permanent vacancy available in Cambridge.
J800003046
Band 6 Occupational Therapist
Location: St Neots/cambridgeshire
Salary: £34.000-36.000 dep on Exp
Hours: Full Time - 12 months contact
Start Date : September 2024
Speciality: Neurological Rehabilitation
Our client is an award winning environment which is tailored to meet the varied needs of those living with neurological conditions. They are well-equipped physiotherapy gym, transition training flat and the large number of domestic style rehab kitchens are key to supporting the ethos and culture of active rehabilitation. Our residential facilities are divided over two floors
An opportunity for a band 5 with experience to step in to a band 6 position.
Job Role:
This post holder will be primarily responsible for designing and delivering rehabilitation programmes and supporting and coaching staff to achieve desired outcomes.
* Effectively manage a caseload of complex rehabilitation residents.
* Carry out in depth assessments and use these to formulate therapeutic plans.
* Deliver high quality person centred dynamic rehabilitation sessions.
* Effectively utilise outcome measures to monitor effectiveness of therapy interventions.
* Work closely with members of the MDT to support residents and families with Goal setting and discharge planning.
* Complete access and home visits for residents to aid discharge planning.
* To play a leading role in rehabilitation review meetings.
* Liaise with external agencies such as CCG's, social services, wheelchair services etc.
* Act as a key point of contact for residents and their family members.
* To produce high quality written reports and rehabilitation documentation.
* To participate in the recruitment of the rehabilitation service staff team as required.
* Contribute to regular clinics with Consultant in Rehabilitation medicine.
* Act as Clinical Educator for students on placement.
* Provide clinical supervision to Therapy Assistants.
* Provide clinical training and education to support workers
* Take a leading role in CPD and personal development through regular supervisions.
* Play an active part in weekly MDT in service training programme.
* Contribute to service development projects and where suitable take a leading role in their creation and delivery.
* To keep abreast of new developments in the profession, and to bring innovation and creative input to the role, for consideration and discussion with line manager.
* To attend all mandatory and developmental training courses relevant to the post and as agreed with the line manager.
* To work in accordance with all relevant legislation e.g. CQC standards, Mental Capacity Act, Deprivation of Liberty, Health & Safety at Work etc, and in line with The Marbrook Centre's policies and procedures at all times, contributing (if and when appropriate) to the revision of these documents.
* To take an active role in own personal and professional development.
* To act in line with Health and Safety at Work legislation and requirements and in line with The Marbrook Centre's approach to Health and Safety at all times.
* To act in line with the Care Standards Act 2000 and Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults (SoVA) at all times.
Qualifications & Experience:
* Degree Occupational Therapy
* Registered with HPC
* Evidence of Neuro specific CPD
* Minimum 1 year post qualification experience.
* Experience working in neurological rehabilitation
* A keen interest in caring for people who have neurological conditions
* Sound knowledge of health & safety at work processes
* To be friendly and approachable
* Willingness to learn and develop
My client is offering:
* Excellent opportunity to work as a band 6 and progress your career
* Award winning client
* Fantastic salary package
* Phenomenal support
Please contact Apply For more information
