Position:Senior Occupational Therapist - North East
Care home: Hylton Grange, Tees Grange & Tyne Grange
Location: Covering 3 homes within the NE (Sunderland, Stockton-on-Tees and Newcastle Upon Tyne)
Contract type:Full time - 40 hours per week.
Rate:Up to £40,000 per annum
Are you a positive and encouraging people person who loves to see people making progress? Join us as our new Senior Occupational Therapist working cross our homes within the North East!
As an Occupational Therapist with us, you’ll support our residents with a high-quality occupational therapy service throughout their journey with us. You’ll play a key role in empowering them and maximising their independence.
This is an exciting opportunity to use your skills to make a real difference every day.
You’ll build relationships with the people you support, and see the progress they make through ongoing care, which is extremely rewarding.
About Exemplar Health Care
Exemplar Health Care, is a leading provider of nursing care for adults living with complex and high acuity needs.
Our North East homes support adults living with complex mental health needs and neuro-disabilities including Huntington’s disease and Parkinson’s disease.
As well as stable and secure employment opportunities, we offer great benefits and perks, and plenty of opportunities to learn, develop and progress.
About the role
Our Occupational Therapists provide specialist assessments, clinical diagnoses and interventions to help people overcome the challenges they face with completing everyday tasks and activities.
You’ll work as part of a wider Clinical Team to create person-centred care and rehabilitation plans that maintain and build people’s abilities, support them to achieve their goals and evaluate their outcomes.
No two days will ever be the same, but your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
working alongside the people we support, their loved ones and professionals to develop and deliver person-centred occupational therapy interventions
collaboratingclosely with the Therapy Team (Physiotherapist, Therapy Assistant and Activities Coordinators)
being responsiblefor a clinical caseload
carrying out assessments
maintaining accurate records for people receiving occupational therapies
promoting choice, dignity and independence.
Download our job description to read more:
Above all, you’re someone who identifies with our values of fun, integrity, responsiveness, success and teamwork.
You’re also someone who has:
a thorough understanding of occupational therapy best practice
the ability to demonstrate an excellent range of occupational therapy interventionsand treatments
a kind and caringapproach
a sense of humourand fun
lots of enthusiasm to encourage and motivate others
creative thinking and sound organisational skills
great listening and communication skills.
You’ll put people at the heart of everything you do.
To apply for this role, you must have a BSc or MSc in Occupational Therapy and be HCPC registered.
What we offer
We offer great rewards and perks including:
regular supervision, peer support, learning opportunities and career prospects
retail and lifestyle discounts
free DBS check
24/7 counselling and support
Blue Light Card eligibility.
How to apply
Sound good? We’d love to hear from you. Click the button to ‘APPLY NOW’.
For an informal chat about joining us, you can call our Nurse Talent Specialist Nicole on 07949 530 193or email nbramhall@exemplarhc.com
Please note, this role is not eligible for sponsorship. Candidates without an existing visa or right to work in the UK are unlikely to be suitable for the post.
About Exemplar Health Care
Exemplar Health Care operates over 50 care homes across the UK and is the nation’s leading provider of complex care.
Our commitment to quality is reflected in our homes, where the percentage of 'Good' and 'Outstanding' CQC ratings far exceeds the national average.
Unlike other providers, our staffing levels are based on individual need.This means you’ll have more time to provide truly person-centered care, making a real difference in the lives of those you support.
What's happening at Exemplar Health Care
Celebrating the best of the best at our National Values Awards!
From over 2,800 nominations, these incredible colleagues were crowned winners - recognised for bringing fun, integrity, success, responsiveness, and teamwork to life every single day
Leanne Kennedy and Summer Docherty - joint National Values Award winners
Zoe Shears - National Home Manager Award winner
Lesley Burgin - National Clinical Nurse Manager Award winner
Whether it’s lifting spirits with a panto performance, mentoring the next generation of nurses, building strong teams, or leading through complex challenges - these are the moments - and people - that define great care.
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Thames House is on the move for Huntington’s
26 staff and residents walked eight miles to Hollingworth Lake and back raising over £1000 for the Huntington's Disease Association
The cause is close to our hearts, as we support people living with Huntington’s at Thames House every day.
Music, chips, ice cream, and loads of support along the way made it a day to remember
Thanks to everyone who walked, donated, or cheered them on!
Ken’s on a mission to live healthier - even cutting out chocolate!
Now he’s setting himself some fitness goals, and we’re right behind him
He’s already taken the first step by signing up to the gym - and has smashed his first session!
Well done, Ken - we’re with you every step of the way
Want to work somewhere that helps people achieve their goals? Start your journey here: https://bit.ly/2xGXcCR
Extra! Extra! Read all about it! ️
Our May edition of The Exemplar Buzz is hot off the press
To celebrate Time For A Cuppa Week, we're sitting down with a brew and the latest news from across Exemplar Health Care
Catch the latest edition: https://bit.ly/42DJLOz
Celebrating those who live our values, every day!
We’ve been busy recognising some truly amazing teammates across three categories through our Regional Values Awards - and what a line-up
Each finalist was chosen as a winner in their home for going above and beyond… and now they’ve taken it one step further
Huge congratulations to our regional winners - and best of luck in the national finals! We’re cheering you on all the way!
Celebrating International Dance Day with some serious dance floor skills
This International Nurses’ Day we’re celebrating the powerful bonds between our Nurses and the people they care for
We truly believe behind every great day is a great Nurse, and we want to share this!
We’ll be holding two photo exhibitions at:
Meadowhall, Sheffield – 5-6 May
NEC, Birmingham – 14-15 May
Come and say hello
Sunglasses packed, new outfits bought, and suitcases zipped - because holidays don’t stop just because you live in a care home
Michaela and Paul headed off to Blackpool for a seaside break - complete with zoo visits, pier strolls, and a few well-earned pub lunches
The excitement started well before they set off, with holiday shopping and planning in full swing ️ and we loved being part of it every step of the way
At Exemplar Health Care, life is about living - and that includes holidays, adventures, and doing what you love
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The people we support have unique needs and stories, but one thing stays the same across all our homes - we empower individuals to achieve personal goals in a safe and supportive environment.
Every new colleague attends an induction to learn about our company and complete mandatory and role-specific training, equipping you with the skills and knowledge to deliver exceptional care.
Whether your goals are in care, nursing, management, quality or support, we provide the confidence, skills and knowledge to help you excel in your role and advance your career, if you wish.
Happy, healthy colleagues mean better care for those we support. We offer a range of initiatives to ensure our colleagues thrive in safe and supportive environments.
From paid RCNi Learning access and NMC PIN payments for nurses to lifestyle and retail discounts for everyone, our rewards ensure your career is as fulfilling as it is rewarding.
From care homes to central support services, everyone plays a vital role. Hear from colleagues across various roles about what it’s like to work with us.
Hylton Grange is a five minute drive from the A19.
On the A19, take the A183 exit towards Chester le Street / Sunderland.
If you're travelling north on the A19, take the third exit on the roundabout onto Chester Road/A183.
If you're travelling south on the A19, take the first exit on the roundaboutonto Chester Road/A183.
At the first roundabout, take the first exit onto Hylton Road and go through another roundabout. Turn left onto St Luke's Road. Then, turn right onto Fordfield Road.
Hylton Grange is on the corner of Poole Road and Fordfield Road, opposite Blackie Park.
There are limited parking spaces in the home’s car park. Street parking is available alongPoole Road and Fordfield Road.
Public transport to Hylton Grange
The home’s a short walk from several bus stops.
Fordfield Road-Polebrook Roadbus stop, which is accessed by bus10.
Fordfield Road bus stop,which is accessed by bus 10.
There's also a train station in the area.
Sunderland - 2.6 miles away(10 minute drive).
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