Job summary
Come and join one of the UK's largest independent providers in complex care. We proudly employ over 4000+ people - no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone.
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic and supportive team and develop your skills in neurorehabilitation.
About us
Active Care Group are a pioneering national provider of complex care services, delivering pathways and better outcomes for people. We have a collaborative and holistic approach to care underpinned by proven clinical and therapeutic expertise. We specialise in supporting young people and adults with complex needs to make positive progress and lead happier, more independent lives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Frenchay Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre, part of the Active Care Group, is a modern independent hospital providing an inpatient Level 1 intensive brain injury rehabilitation service (29 NHS England funded beds) for the South West of England and a further 23 slower-stream neuro-rehabilitation beds (Level 2). Both services are managed in partnership with North Bristol NHS Trust.
As an Occupational Therapist, you will be responsible for managing a caseload of patients with complex needs following an acute neurological event such as traumatic and acquired brain injury, or other neurological conditions. You will ideally have clinical experience in the assessment and management of patients experiencing cognitive and physical impairments and subsequent difficulties in function.
The team consists of a Consultant in Rehabilitation Medicine and a Consultant in Neuropsychiatry, Speech and Language Therapists, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, Nurses and Rehabilitation Technicians. Interdisciplinary working is optimized through shared goal setting and treatment opportunities. We pride ourselves on delivering patient-centred, holistic and innovative therapy to promote positive rehabilitation outcomes for our patients.
You will benefit from:
1. The opportunity to work within a highly skilled and experienced interdisciplinary team
2. Regular clinical and managerial supervision
3. Strong commitment to your CPD
4. A range of training opportunities in line with your PDP
This job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as possible, if interested.
For further information, an informal visit, or an application form, please contact Jess Rubie-Todd - Deputy Lead Occupational Therapist or Jo Heath - Head of Therapies on: 0117 9562697
Frenchay Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre, Frenchay Park Road, Bristol BS16 1UU
What to look forward to:
25 days plus bank holidays
5. Birthday off
6. Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities
7. Active Reward App giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop
8. Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline &App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice
9. A salary sacrifice Aegon 5% matched pension
10. Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials like going to the dentist or opticians
11. We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme
12. Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits
13. Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1500 by recommending someone you know
14. and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
15. HCPC registration
Experience
Essential
16. Ability to manage a small complex case load with support
Desirable
17. Previous experience of working in a neurorehabilitation setting