Job summary
Manton Heights ABI
unit has an exciting opportunity to join the their therapy team.
We are currently
seeking a senior/specialist Occupational Therapist with experience in neurology
and brain injury.
We are a 12 bedded
specialist, neurological rehabilitation service in Bedford.
Manton Heights ABI
Unit offers competitive salary and accompanying benefits including:
HCPC fees
reimbursement*, Free on-site parking, uniform, competitive pension, Perk box
subscription, training and development opportunities, employee recognition
scheme and the opportunity to be part of a fantastic team in a purpose built
setting.
The successful
candidate will have:
Main duties of the job
Including but
not limited to:
- Initial assessments
- personal care assessments
- meal preparation assessments
- upper limb
rehabilitation
- vocational rehabilitation
- assessing home
environment
- equipment prescribing
- SOAP notes
- report writing
- goal setting
- completion of outcome
measures
- MDT working
- supervision of therapy
assistant
- opportunity to oversee
students
- discharge planning
- liaison with external health
and social care professionals
About us
We are a small but mighty team who are very passionate about providing specialist rehabilitation to those in our care. Helping our patients to achieve their goals and regain independence in areas that are important to them is at the heart of everything do.
We work in partnership with the NHS and work hard to maintain successful outcomes both for our patients and the service.
We are a diverse team with a multitude of backgrounds.
Our team is welcoming and we have fun together every day and laughter can often be heard throughout the unit.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for an
individual who is highly motivated and flexible in their approach, and is able
to demonstrate excellent clinical assessment and rehabilitation of neurological
patients.
You will be responsible for
the day to day provision of occupational therapy, working with patients to help
them regain their independence and achieve their goals and ensuring the
provision of high-quality patient-centred care and rehabilitation.
You must be able to
demonstrate strong evidence-based clinical knowledge and skills within the
specialty of stroke and neurology.
The team has strong links
across the BLMK neuro network and stroke pathway. The unit is committed to
ensuring staff feel supported with their wellbeing and development through
supervision, appraisal, protected CPD time and training.
The working hours are Monday
to Friday 8am-4pm or 8:30am-4:30pm.
You will have strong
interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary
team. The successful candidates will be supported in this role with regular
supervision with the therapy lead/unit manager.
We are seeking to recruit an
experienced, dynamic and self-motivated Neuro Occupational Therapist looking
for band 6/7 role.
We have free on-site parking,
easy access to transport links, as well as extras such as free hot and cold
drinks. You will be working closely with MDT colleagues to deliver high quality
assessment, rehabilitation and discharge planning for patients within our
unit.
The successful candidate will:
have a BSc degree in
Occupational Therapy as well as having HCPC registration.
work in close partnership with
colleagues from the ABI teams and neuro rehab teams.
lead on the delivery of high
quality, individualised, evidenced based care to all patients
- Youll care for patients and their families
in the way that you believe is best, delivering our high service
standards, sharing best practice, and actively improving the way we work
to help us change things for the better. You will have strong written and
verbal communication skills as well as excellent
- You'll be able to complete comprehensive
assessment and treatment for patients with a neurological diagnosis,
largely stroke and brain injury. Assessment includes cognitive,
perceptual, functional and physical/motor assessment, particularly the
upper limb
- To be able to complete home environmental
assessment, and recommend and order appropriate equipment (including high
cost and larger pieces of equipment) to enable patients to return home
safely
- To be able to complete wheelchair
assessment for basic wheelchairs and postural needs - preferably completed
a Wheelchair Prescribers Course
- You will be a car driver with access to a
vehicle for Home and Access visits.
- We will support you to develop your
clinical and service development skills.
- You will receive regular clinical
supervision from the unit manager/therapy lead.
- Professional development is actively
encouraged and supported in a variety of ways including annual personal
development review and in-service training programme.
- To be able to complete patient related
documentation in a timely manner using the SOAP format
- To be able to attend patient related MDT
meetings, and feedback and lead on behalf of the OT team, patients and
other MDT members.
You will have access to
appropriate external training.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1. BSc Hons Degree in Occupational Therapy
- 2. Valid HCPC registration
- 3. DBS
Desirable
- 1. Minimum 12-18 months experience in neurology
- 2. Some experience in rehabilitation is also preferable
- 3. knowledge of local area and supporting services is preferable but not essential
- 4. RCOT member
Car diver
Essential
- Car diver, with full, clean driving license
Desirable
- good IT skills and telephone skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Manton Heights ABI Unit
Address
Manton Heights ABI Unit, Woodlands
Off Manton Lane
Bedford
Bedfordshire
MK41 7LW