As an Occupational Therapist, you change lives for the better. Join the multidisciplinary team at Lakefield Neurological Centre in Chigwell and help people build a brighter future while being supported in your career. You will be HCPC registered, passionate about working with people with neurological conditions to support their rehabilitation, condition management and maximise their quality of life.
Main duties of the job
You will work in partnership with residents and carers to set realistic goals and develop collaborative intervention plans, with regular reviews to monitor progress and adapt. Working as a member of the transdisciplinary team, you'll ensure that high quality individualised care is delivered, which ensures safety and a commitment to promoting recovery, wellbeing, and maximising independence/quality of life. You'll receive support from a regional network of healthcare professionals and enjoy access to a wide variety of training courses to support you reaching your career goals.
Job responsibilities
As an Occupational Therapist, you will:
* Complete neurological assessments, treatment planning and interventions
* Provide rehabilitation interventions to improve function and independence with ADLs
* Conduct cognitive assessment/rehabilitation
* Utilise therapeutic handling skills
* Assess environment and equipment needs including specialist seating
* Identify ongoing needs whilst maximising quality of life
* Liaise with community colleagues to facilitate complex discharge planning
* Evaluate outcomes aligned to care plans
* Supervise Occupational Therapy support staff and students
* Implement and develop evidence-based therapeutic activities
Where you will be working
Lakefields Neurological Centre will be a 22-bed service that delivers specialist 24-hour nursing and therapy services for people with complex long-term neurological conditions who require ongoing support and assistance to maximise their functional ability and improve their quality of life. The Centre specialises in neuro-rehabilitation, tracheostomy and ventilator care. Bedrooms are adapted to individual requirements, fitted with high dependency equipment including ceiling track hoists, wall mounted suction and oxygen equipment. There are also well-equipped therapy facilities, spacious lounge areas and wheelchair access to beautiful gardens.
What you will get:
* Annual salary of up to £40,000
* The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (inc Bank Holidays) – plus your birthday off!
* Free meals and parking
* Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance.
* Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals.
* Pension contribution to secure your future.
* Life Assurance for added peace of mind.
* Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time.
There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts, special offers and much more.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* HCPC registered Occupational Therapist with experience in managing a designated caseload using knowledge of relevant Occupational Therapy theory.
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.
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