Overview
This is a full-time position working 37.5 hours per week over 5 days. This may include one weekend day with a corresponding mid-week day off. The working pattern will be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate.
During this time, your key duties and responsibilities will include:
Responsibilities
* Collaborate with the Occupational Therapy team to develop individualised rehabilitation plans based on patients' goals and functional abilities.
* Plan and facilitate group therapy sessions, including upper-limb rehabilitation, cooking groups, and community-based activities.
* Implement therapeutic activities to improve patients' motor skills, co-ordination, balance, strength and cognitive functioning.
* Work with patients on a 1:1 basis, both within the hospital and in the community, to support the development of domestic, self-care, social, or leisure skills under the guidance of a qualified Occupational Therapist, providing updates, queries, or concerns to the multidisciplinary team (MDT) as appropriate.
* Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary to ensure optimal rehabilitation outcomes.
* Provide emotional support and encouragement to patients during their rehabilitation journey.
* Educate patients and their families about strategies for maximising independence and managing challenges related to their condition.
* Be responsible for monitoring, maintaining, and ensuring the proper use of occupational therapy equipment.
* Participate in staff training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge.
Qualifications and experience
* Previous experience in a healthcare or support worker role is essential.
* Experience working with neurological conditions is desirable.
* Experience of working effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team (MDT).
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with patients, their families, and colleagues.
* Demonstrates an empathetic and compassionate approach to patients' needs and challenges.
* Successful candidates will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS.
About the role and organisation
Come and join one of the UK's largest providers of complex care. We proudly employ over 4000+ people. In this role, you will join a friendly, experienced OT team supporting adults with complex cognitive and physical needs following acquired or traumatic brain injury. Our service includes a Level 1 Cognitive-Behavioural ward (21 beds) and a Level 2 Neurorehabilitation ward (18 beds), giving you exposure to a wide range of specialist interventions. Located just a short walk from Greenwich's cafés and character, Blackheath is a vibrant, inspiring place to build your career.
* Work alongside skilled Occupational Therapists who will guide and mentor you.
* Gain hands-on experience delivering meaningful therapeutic activities.
* Develop a deep understanding of neurological rehabilitation and functional recovery.
* Join a passionate, friendly multidisciplinary team committed to exceptional patient care.
If you're curious, compassionate, and eager to learn, we'd love to hear from you.
Benefits
* Free lunch when on duty
* 25 days plus bank holidays
* Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e-learning and face to face training and development opportunities
* Benefits Hub giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop
* Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice
* A Nest Personal Pension account
* Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials like going to the dentist or opticians
* We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme
* Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits
* Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1500 by recommending someone you know
* And, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group
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