Job Overview
Are you an enthusiastic and dynamic Neurological Occupational Therapist looking for a new opportunity? Come and work for us in a modern, purpose-built unit within the beautiful Hertfordshire countryside! Danesbury is a purpose-built in-patient Neurological Rehabilitation Unit, with a large gym and specialist rehabilitation facilities and equipment. We offer 6 weeks of goal orientated rehabilitation to those who have experienced an acute stroke, brain injury or other neurological condition.
Responsibilities
* You will form part of an experienced MDT providing specialist assessment, treatment, disability management, and discharge planning.
* You will be expected to carry a caseload of 5-6 patients and provide specialist assessment and treatment sessions alongside the MDT.
* Completion of access and home visits will be required as well as equipment ordering and wheelchair prescription.
* The successful applicant will be expected to contribute to training and the supervision of junior staff, rehabilitation assistants and students.
* The post is advertised as full-time, but part-time and flexible working will be considered.
* A full valid driving license and access to a car to use regularly for business purposes is essential (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).
Qualifications
* Experience or a desire to develop in the assessment and treatment of neurologically impaired patients.
* Dynamic and enthusiastic with a passion for neurological rehabilitation.
* Full valid driving licence with access to a car for business purposes (unless you have a disability under the Equality Act 2010).
Benefits
* 5% on top of basic salary high‑cost allowance supplement (subject to a minimum and a maximum payment pro‑rata).
* 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service) plus bank holidays (pro‑rata where applicable).
* One of the UK's best pension schemes.
* Special Leave for family and personal reasons.
* NHS Car Lease Scheme.
* Eye care vouchers.
* Employee Assistance Programme.
* NHS discounts.
* Free parking at Danesbury.
Contact
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Marjorie Speakman Job title: Occupational Therapy Team Lead Email address: marjorie.speakman@nhs.net Telephone number: 01438 841846
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