Overview
Care Specialist at MARTHA TRUST HEREFORD LIMITED – OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
An opportunity has arisen for an Occupational Therapist (OT) to join the Trust on a permanent basis. The role will provide professional advice, assessment, care planning and review for residents across two homes, which provide lifelong care for people with Profound and Multiple Learning and Physical Disabilities (PMLD).
You will design, plan and deliver a range of prescribed therapeutic programmes for individuals or groups, as part of an overall care package, contribute to risk assessment, monitoring and safe use of relevant equipment and occupational therapy activity.
You will be working as part of a multidisciplinary therapy team, which includes a Speech & Language Therapist, Complementary Therapist, Music Therapist and Physiotherapists; with Therapy Assistants supporting at each home. The team collaborates with a well-resourced workforce to deliver complex, individualised, holistic care to residents of all ages.
The homes are well resourced with state-of-the-art equipment and environments to support health and wellbeing and are staffed to provide a range of care and therapies to motivate, stimulate and keep residents safe.
Responsibilities
* Provide professional advice, assessment, care planning and review for residents across two homes.
* Design, plan and deliver a range of prescribed therapeutic programmes for individuals or groups as part of an overall care package.
* Contribute to risk assessment, monitoring and safe use of relevant equipment and occupational therapy activity.
* Collaborate with a multidisciplinary therapy team and nursing staff to deliver holistic care.
* Commit to continual professional development and maintain HCPC or RCOT registration and revalidation.
Qualifications
* 12 months post-qualification (ideally).
* Recognised degree in occupational therapy and current registration with a recognised professional body (HCPC or RCOT) and revalidation.
* Experience with people with PMLD and physical disability; able to work autonomously with a degree of independence and creativity within professional boundaries.
* Passionate about PMLD and optimising individual potential; good communication and self-awareness skills.
About the role and environment
You will have a high degree of autonomy in your personal delivery of the role, within professional boundaries. You will be part of a supportive team in a unique environment with opportunities to contribute to exemplary care and empowering residents to lead fulfilled lives.
How to apply
To apply with a full CV and covering letter (including pay expectation and preference for full-time or part-time hours), please email: recruitment@marthatrusthereford.org.uk.
For further information regarding the Trust, please visit our website: www.marthatrusthereford.co.uk. Visits to the homes are encouraged and can be arranged pre-interview. Please contact HR to arrange a visit.
Martha Trust is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified and experienced professionals.
Location
Tewkesbury, Hereford, England, United Kingdom
This role is listed by Martha Trust Hereford Limited.
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