Overview
Are you an ambitious Occupational Therapist looking for a new challenge with career development working with complex neurological conditions and brain injury?
The Oakleaf Group part of the Caretech Group, is a leading provider of specialist brain injury rehabilitation services for male and female adults. All Hallows is a 26 bedded unit for men and women based in the village of Ditchingham on the Suffolk/Norfolk border. The centre supports individuals with complex healthcare needs associated with a neurological condition, including acquired brain injury.
The Role
The post holder will be expected to manage a caseload of clients with brain injury and in conjunction with other members of the multi professional Therapy Team, form comprehensive assessment of need and develop goal focused Occupational Therapy rehabilitation intervention plans. The post holder will be expected to provide direct Occupational Therapy intervention, as well as advice on issues related to Occupational Therapy, such as activities of daily living, manual handling, equipment and meaningful activity.
The successful applicant should have previous experience of working with people with neurological conditions is essential, specific brain injury rehabilitation would be an advantage. HCPC registration is essential. We welcome applications from newly qualified to current band 6 to apply for this role.
The post will involve working as part of the Occupational Therapist service covering the rehabilitation services based at All Hallows, Suffolk.
Taking a “hands on” approach it is essential that you will be a strong team player, with excellent communication skills. You must have excellent organisational and time management skills.
Candidate profile
- You must have a degree or a post graduate diploma in Occupational Therapy
- Be registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Experience in working with mental Health Needs
- Have a licence and access to own transport.
- Be a strong team player.
- Have excellent communication, organisational and time management skills
Benefits of working for us:
- Competitive salary
- 33 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
- Life insurance
- On site parking
- Refer a Friend Scheme* (T&C’s apply)
- Full support from a multidisciplinary team
- Regular clinical supervisions
- Developmental opportunities
- Research opportunities & support
- Internal/external training on new initiatives
Who we are!
The CareTech Group; established in 1994, and is one of the largest providers of specialist social care services supporting 5000 adults with a wide range of needs in more than 300 services across the UK. Committed to the highest standards of care and governance, we provide innovative care pathways for vulnerable people to live in community settings. We support people to take control of their lives – this could be finding employment, having an active social life, learning new skills or building self-confidence.
Successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure prior to commencement of employment, the disclosure expense will be met by the employer.
Location: Ditchingham
Salary: Up to £45k pro rata
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