OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST REQUIRED
Kingston
Part Time - Permanent
Starting Salary £36,000 Pro Rata or depending on experience
CHD Rehabilitation services are seeking an experienced and highly motivated occupational therapist for our rehabilitation based in Kingston.
This is an exciting opportunity to work within a specialist multidisciplinary team to develop your skills in neuro rehabilitation. You will work alongside highly specialist physiotherapists, speech and language therapists, Clinical Psychologist, specialist nurses, a neuro rehabilitation consultant, and rehabilitation assistants.
At CHD we deliver comprehensive neurological rehabilitation packages which include complex nursing care, intensive therapy packages, long-term disability management, and slow-stream rehabilitation. This is an opportunity to work with a diverse and complex caseload, which includes individuals with prolonged disorders of consciousness, traumatic brain injury, acquired brain injury, spinal cord injury, and progressive neurological conditions.
The post holder will deliver a wide range of assessments and interventions including complex postural management, ADL rehabilitation, upper limb rehabilitation, cognitive rehabilitation, community reintegration, and complex discharge planning.
You will have an opportunity to participate in regular in-service training, with access to specialist courses as required to meet your personal development plan. You will be supported by the onsite multi-disciplinary team.
What you will need:
* Professional Qualification – BSc/MSc or Diploma in Occupational Therapy
* Current HCPC registration
* Either a range of post-graduate OT experience in a variety of relevant core specialties, or well-rounded student placement experience
* Experience at Band 5 level or equivalent
* Experience of working within an MDT
* Comprehensive experience of working as an OT with patients with complex conditions
* High level specialist assessment, management & treatment skills
* Good clinical reasoning skills
* Excellent time management and organisational skills
* Ability to present complex information in a comprehensible way
* Good teaching ability and education experience to provide training to carers and nursing staff
About us
Established in 1984, CHD Living is proud to be an award-winning, family-owned and operated group of care home, rehabilitation & home care services in Surrey, Hampshire & South London. CHD Rehabilitation is an established and NHS preferred provider for acquired brain injury and neurorehabilitation. We have a strong focus on facilitating the very best possible recovery of those in our care, combined with enabling patients to live as independently as possible in a stimulating and home-like environment.
We are committed to continuing the professional development of our staff. The therapy department has a structured in-service training programme, a yearly staff training budget and encourages staff to attend both internal and external courses to support their development.
We welcome informal visits prior to application or interview.
Contractual Benefits
* Nest Pension Scheme Employee
* £350 personal training allowance (on a pro rata basis for part-time staff)
* £1000 for every completed year of service -subject to tax and NI deductions (on a pro rata basis for part-time staff)
* Reimbursement upon supplied evidence of professional registration renewal
* 30 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Refer a friend reward scheme
* Long service reward scheme
* Reimbursement of a Blue light card
* Free meal for staff on shift
The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and references.
CHD Living is committed to the protection and safety of its service users. We are an equal opportunities employer.
If you would like to call or visit before applying, please contact Alice Bruce - abruce@chd-rehab.co.uk
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: From £36,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Discounted or free food
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
* Referral programme
* Store discount
Schedule:
* Day shift
* Monday to Friday
Experience:
* Occupational therapist: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* HCPC registration (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
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