We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join our Multi-professional therapy team. You would be part of a dynamic and supportive team that includes Physiotherapy, Speech & Language therapy, Psychology and Nursing. The successful applicant should have a desire to develop their knowledge and skills in the field of brain injury rehabilitation. The role would ideally suit an Occupational Therapist, who has completed a rotational post, or someone who is seeking to specialise in neuro rehabilitation and would like to develop their clinical skills further in this specialist field. HCPC registration is essential. Experience of working with people with neurological conditions is essential. Previous experience of specific brain injury rehabilitation is desirable.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to manage a caseload of male clients with brain injury and in conjunction with other members of the multi professional Therapy Team, form a comprehensive assessment of need and develop goal focused Occupational Therapy rehabilitation intervention plans. The post holder will be expected to provide direct Occupational Therapy intervention, as well as support and offer guidance on issues related to Occupational Therapy, such as activities of daily living, manual handling, equipment and meaningful activity.
About us
The Oakleaf Group is a leading provider of specialist brain injury rehabilitation services for male and female adults. The Oakleaf Group currently operates across 5 sites in Northamptonshire, West Sussex and Suffolk, providing assessment and active rehabilitation, community rehabilitation houses and long stay/maintenance placements. We have a comprehensive team of nursing and therapy staff ensuring the rehabilitation is individualised and appropriate to the needs of each resident.
Job responsibilities
The Oakleaf Group is a leading provider of specialist brain injury rehabilitation services for male and female adults. The Oakleaf Group currently operates across 5 sites in Northamptonshire, West Sussex and Suffolk, providing assessment and active rehabilitation, community rehabilitation houses and long stay/maintenance placements. We have a comprehensive team of nursing and therapy staff ensuring the rehabilitation is individualised and appropriate to the needs of each resident.
The Role
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join our Multi-professional therapy team. You would be part of a dynamic and supportive team that includes Physiotherapy, Speech & Language therapy, Psychology and Nursing.
The successful applicant should have a desire to develop their knowledge and skills in the field of brain injury rehabilitation. The role would ideally suit an Occupational Therapist, who has completed a rotational post, or someone who is seeking to specialise in neuro rehabilitation and would like to develop their clinical skills further in this specialist field. HCPC registration is essential. Experience of working with people with neurological conditions is essential. Previous experience of specific brain injury rehabilitation is desirable.
The post will involve working as part of the Occupational Therapist service covering the service based at the Cotswolds, Duston, Northamptonshire. Typically residents at the Cotswolds will have undergone a period of active rehabilitation and have reached a point where focus now is more about managing the progress they have made and ensuring that their quality of life is as full and meaningful as it can be. Programmes of care remain individualised and unique to their interests and also have access to the wider therapy team based at the main site in Hartwell.
The post holder will be expected to manage a caseload of male clients with brain injury and in conjunction with other members of the multi professional Therapy Team, form a comprehensive assessment of need and develop goal focused Occupational Therapy rehabilitation intervention plans. The post holder will be expected to provide direct Occupational Therapy intervention, as well as support and offer guidance on issues related to Occupational Therapy, such as activities of daily living, manual handling, equipment and meaningful activity.
Expectations
The Oakleaf Group expect all staff to participate in continual professional development. Regular supervision is provided and in-service and external training are available. Opportunities for the development of leadership skills are also available, such as the mentoring of assistant staff.
This is a unique opportunity for an experienced Occupational Therapy to develop their skills within a conscientious, hardworking and supportive team, allowing creati