Job summary
Manton Heights ABI unit has an exciting opportunity to join the their therapy team.
We are currently seeking a senior/specialist Occupational Therapist with experience in neurology and brain injury.
We are a 12 bedded specialist, neurological rehabilitation service in Bedford.
Manton Heights ABI Unit offers competitive salary and accompanying benefits including:
HCPC fees reimbursement*, Free on-site parking, uniform, competitive pension, Perk box subscription, training and development opportunities, employee recognition scheme and the opportunity to be part of a fantastic team in a purpose built setting.
The successful candidate will have:
1. At least 12 months experience working within neurology and must have experience with brain injury.
2. be able to work well within a MDT
3. good communication skills
4. be dynamic and able to work under pressure
5. good time management
6. good communication skills
7. passion for improving patient experience and enhancing their lives
8. manage an OT caseload
9. oversee therapy assistant
10. sound documentation skills
11. Please note we are unable to provide sponsorship at present
Main duties of the job
Including but not limited to:
12. Initial assessments
13. personal care assessments
14. meal preparation assessments
15. upper limb rehabilitation
16. vocational rehabilitation
17. assessing home environment
18. equipment prescribing
19. SOAP notes
20. report writing
21. goal setting
22. completion of outcome measures
23. MDT working
24. supervision of therapy assistant
25. opportunity to oversee students
26. discharge planning
27. 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 an individual who is highly motivated and flexible in their approach, and is able to demonstrate excellent clinical assessment and rehabilitation of neurological patients.
You will be responsible for the day to day provision of occupational therapy, working with patients to help them regain their independence and achieve their goals and ensuring the provision of high-quality patient-centred care and rehabilitation.
You must be able to demonstrate strong evidence-based clinical knowledge and skills within the specialty of stroke and neurology.
The team has strong links across the BLMK neuro network and stroke pathway. The unit is committed to ensuring staff feel supported with their wellbeing and development through supervision, appraisal, protected CPD time and training.
The working hours are Monday to Friday 8am-4pm or 8:30am-4:30pm.
You will have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team. The successful candidates will be supported in this role with regular supervision with the therapy lead/unit manager.
We are seeking to recruit an experienced, dynamic and self-motivated Neuro Occupational Therapist looking for band 6/7 role.
We have free on-site parking, easy access to transport links, as well as extras such as free hot and cold drinks. You will be working closely with MDT colleagues to deliver high quality assessment, rehabilitation and discharge planning for patients within our unit.
The successful candidate will:
have a BSc degree in Occupational Therapy as well as having HCPC registration.
work in close partnership with colleagues from the ABI teams and neuro rehab teams.
lead on the delivery of high quality, individualised, evidenced based care to all patients
28. 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
29. 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
30. 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
31. To be able to complete wheelchair assessment for basic wheelchairs and postural needs - preferably completed a Wheelchair Prescribers Course
32. You will be a car driver with access to a vehicle for Home and Access visits.
33. We will support you to develop your clinical and service development skills.
34. You will receive regular clinical supervision from the unit manager/therapy lead.
35. Professional development is actively encouraged and supported in a variety of ways including annual personal development review and in-service training programme.
36. To be able to complete patient related documentation in a timely manner using the SOAP format
37. 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 to appropriate external training.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
38. 1. BSc Hons Degree in Occupational Therapy
39. 2. Valid HCPC registration
40. 3. DBS
Desirable
41. 1. Minimum 12-18 months experience in neurology
42. 2. Some experience in rehabilitation is also preferable
43. 3. knowledge of local area and supporting services is preferable but not essential
44. 4. RCOT member
Car Driver
Essential
45. Car driver, with full, clean driving license
Desirable
46. good IT skills and telephone skills