Occupational Therapist (Flexible Hours) – Ware, Hertfordshire
Location: Westgate House Care Centre, Tower Road, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG 7LP
Salary: Depending on experience/band
Hours: Full time or part time (contracted to a minimum of hours a week - 3 days/8 hours) - flexible depending on individual needs (to be discussed at shortlisting stage)
Job type: Permanent
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Westgate House Care Centre, located in Ware, Hertfordshire, is part of a family-run, award-winning care home group. We support elderly residents with a range of nursing needs. While our home has beds in total, it also features a dedicated -bed Intermediate Care Unit, complete with its own private rehabilitation gym.
We are now looking for an Occupational Therapist to join our multidisciplinary team on a permanent basis. You will provide Occupational Therapy assessment, advice and rehabilitation to residents discharged from hospital for further rehabilitation. You will be an experienced Occupational Therapist with good clinical knowledge within a rehabilitation unit.
Why work at Westgate?
1. Improve your financial wellness and flexibility with Wagestream; access your wages before pay day and enjoy exclusive discounts at a variety of the UK’s favourite shops
2. Access to the Blue Light Card (employee discount scheme)
3. Access to other discount schemes; Byond Prepayment Card (employee cashback card), Extras Discounts (employee discount scheme) and Cycle to Work Scheme
4. Refer a Friend Scheme – earn up to £ for a successful referral!
5. Internal and external employee recognition schemes (e.g. Employee of the Month and Long Service) and team building social events
6. Support in achieving additional qualifications, including nationally recognised qualifications
7. Access to financial and wellbeing support through The Care Workers Charity
8. Comprehensive staff induction with free training and professional development
About the role:
9. Undertake OT assessments and provide rehabilitation to residents discharged from hospital and the community, for further rehabilitation
10. Provide OT advice to residents, carers, family and multidisciplinary team members
11. Conduct off site access visits as necessary to identify equipment requirements and ensure safe discharge
12. Attend Multidisciplinary Team meetings to review our residents needs and plan discharge
13. Accurately maintain records and document in a timely manner
14. Attend and participate in team meetings and in-service training
15. Provide training to care staff on assembly of equipment for residents
16. As part of a team within a Nursing Home, take interest in our residents throughout the home, as well as with the Intermediate Care Clients and assist in activities for residents providing exercise where appropriate
17. Ensure Health & Safety standards are monitored and any shortfalls identified and reported to the Home Manager
18. Have full knowledge of, and take responsibility, to ensure adherence to infection control policies and procedures at all times
About you:
19. BSc (Hons) or equivalent Occupational Therapy qualification and HCPC Registration is essential to be considered
20. Previous experience of working with the elderly is desirable but not essential as full training is provided
21. Strong communication and teamwork skills
22. A proactive, compassionate approach to care
We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we receive suitable applications, therefore, an early submission is encouraged. Due to a high volume of applications, if you do not hear from us within 5 working days, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
Westgate Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
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