Occupational Therapist
Location: Ipswich
Salary: £35,500 - £40,000 per annum (DOE)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Ready to Make a Difference? Join Us as an Occupational Therapist!
Are you a compassionate and skilled Occupational Therapist looking to take your career to the next level? Join a passionate, multidisciplinary team in Ipswich, where you’ll play a key role in transforming the lives of individuals with acquired brain injuries and neurological conditions. If you’re driven to create meaningful change and thrive in a collaborative environment, this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for!
Why This Role?
1. Impact Lives: Use your expertise to help individuals regain independence, improve their quality of life, and achieve their personal goals.
2. Collaborative Team: Work within a supportive, multidisciplinary team of healthcare and social care professionals who share your passion for exceptional patient care.
3. Empowerment at the Core: Be a voice for service users, promoting choice, dignity, and personalized care that truly reflects their needs and preferences.
What You’ll Do
1. Deliver Tailored Care: Conduct thorough assessments and create customized treatment plans to help patients achieve their personal goals and improve daily functioning.
2. Advocate for Patients: Ensure service users' voices are heard, empowering them to make decisions about their care while prioritizing their autonomy and dignity.
3. Collaborative Working: Partner with a variety of healthcare professionals to deliver holistic care and ensure seamless support across all aspects of patients’ rehabilitation.
4. Resource Management: Ensure that the necessary equipment and resources are available and well-maintained to provide the best care possible.
5. Accurate Record Keeping: Maintain clear and professional documentation in line with industry standards to support effective care planning and service delivery.
6. Contribute to Team Culture: Share your expertise, help foster a positive working environment, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the service.
About You
To succeed in this role, you’ll bring:
1. Qualifications: A Diploma or BSc (Hons) in Occupational Therapy, with registration with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC).
2. Clinical Expertise: Strong skills in OT assessments and interventions, with the ability to make clinical decisions based on sound reasoning.
3. Self-Motivation & Independence: Confident in managing your own workload, prioritizing tasks, and taking responsibility for patient care.
4. Communication Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills to build strong, trusting relationships with patients, families, and colleagues.
5. Tech-Savviness: Comfortable using IT systems and aware of relevant legislation and standards within healthcare.
6. Bonus: Experience in neurological rehabilitation or brain injury care would be highly desirable.
What’s in it for You?
1. Competitive Salary: £35,500 - £40,000 per annum, depending on experience.
2. Generous Leave: 35 days of annual leave, including bank holidays.
3. Future Security: Pension contributions to support your future financial wellbeing.
4. Exclusive Discounts: Enjoy savings through the Blue Light Card on dining, shopping, and more.
5. Perkbox Membership: Access a range of discounts and lifestyle offers for extra perks.
6. Wellbeing Support: Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your mental and emotional wellbeing.
7. Additional Perks: Eye care vouchers, long service awards, free uniform, and free parking.
Take the Next Step in Your Career
This is not just a job—it’s a chance to make a real impact and be part of something meaningful. If you’re an Occupational Therapist ready to make a difference, we want to hear from you!
Apply Today: Send your CV to (url removed) or call (phone number removed) to find out more.
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