My client has a reading fantastic Occupational Therapist Permanent vacancy in Peterborough East of England in their Neurological care & Rehabilitation.

J800006048
Occupational Therapist Band 6 Permanent

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  Location: Peterborough East of England
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  Salary: Salary: £32,000 - £39,000( Dep on Exp can be negotiated)
  
• Hours: Full Time
  
• Client Group: Specialist Neurological care & Rehabilitation
  No sponsorship
  

Our client provides compassionate care for loved ones, with a team of skilled carers, nurses and therapists dedicated to the well-being of each resident we support. Their adult services provide rehabilitation and long-term support for individuals who have suffered acquired or traumatic brain injury. Our multidisciplinary team provides rehabilitation and longer-term living. The rehabilitation provided spans behavioural, social, cognitive, physical and functional skills retraining.

Job Role:

• To participate as a full member of the multi-disciplinary team in the assessing, planning, implementation and evaluation of individual treatment and rehabilitation plans liaising with other relevant agencies as appropriate
• To use an evidenced based patient centred approach to assess, plan, implement and evaluate treatment plans to support residents' physical and psychological needs
• Work with residents, and team members to identify goals and set treatment plans.
• Liaise with relatives and carers with empathy giving information, support and advice whenever and as often as required, in respect of treatment plans.
• Maintain concise records and provide reports as necessary for each resident's case review
• Identify risks and advise other team members on interventions to minimise risks.
• To undertake assessment of daily living skills to identify level of functional ability, risks and level of support needed.
• Participate in clinical meetings, reviews and other discussions where required.
• To ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of all Occupational Therapy equipment
• To be aware of and have regard for the Standards of Practice from the Royal College of Occupational Therapy and other statutory bodies in relation to professional matters
• To liaise with appropriate outside organisations for equipment provision e.g. wheelchair services
• To contribute to the development and training needs within the Therapy Team and the wider MDT including Nurses and Care staff.
• To review and reflect on own practice and performance through the effective use of both operational and professional supervision.
• To directly support and supervise staff ensuring professional lines of accountability and priorities are met and that all policies and procedures are strictly adhered to.

Requirements:

• Diploma / degree / masters in Occupational Therapy
• Member of HCPC
• Strong evidence of continued professional development.
• A minimum of two years' experience working as an Occupational Therapist.
• Experience working with a wide range of neurological conditions.
• Experience of working with people with chronic disability and progressive conditions.
• Evidence of experience of using a wide range of approaches to the management of patients as demonstrated by clinical reasoning.
• A clear understanding of the CSP professional code of conduct and relevant professional guidelines.
• Ability to deal with sensitive information with discretion and to maintain confidentiality at all times.
  
• Ability to multitask and to work accurately and effectively under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload.
• Ability to work independently and on own initiative.
• Ability to be able to rapidly assess a situation / problem and to develop appropriate solutions in a proactive manner.
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to maintain a high level of accuracy.
• Good English language and grammar.
• Report writing skills

For more information, please contact parul.patel@justot.co.uk