Specialist Occupational Therapist

Posted 04/04/2024 by Active Care Group

Location:
Birmingham, West Midlands (County)
Salary/Rate:
£40,950/annum

Come and join one of the UK's largest providers of complex care. We proudly employ over 4000+ people - no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone.

We are currently seeking a Specialist Occupational Therapist for a full-time role in our 42 bed, Level 2 neurorehabilitation setting at Hunters Moor.

Situated in Birmingham, Hunters Moor is part of the Active Care Group Neuro Network, a nationwide network of 25+ sites. We focus on clinical expertise, innovation, and technology to meet patient expectations. Our site is equipped with REHACOM, an evidence-based tool for improving cognitive functioning.

We have established referral pathways within a formal collaboration of health and care services across Birmingham and Solihull (BSOL). We are committed to raising standards and have implemented a robust and integrated Quality & Governance strategy to improve outcomes for our patients.

At Hunters Moor, we prioritise a person-centred and evidence-based approach to rehabilitation. Our goal is to maximise independence and recovery, working closely with patients and their families to set personalised goals.

Our multidisciplinary team includes specialists such as Speech and Language Therapists, Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Physiotherapists, Therapy Technicians, and more. Our patients also benefit from on-site doctors and a neuro-specialist team, including Specialist Nurses providing care for ongoing neurological nursing needs.

We are dedicated to promoting company values — caring, honesty, pro-activity, and empowerment for those we support.

If you are a compassionate, dedicated Occupational Therapist, passionate about making a difference, apply now!

What you'll be working:

This role is 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

What you'll be doing:

  • Keeping people safe from any harm and protecting their human rights
  • Provide specialist OT interventions for a complex caseload
  • Keep up to date with new treatment methods and be actively involved in research projects relating to specialist area
  • Evaluate effectiveness of service and carry out audits where required
  • Liaise effectively with multidisciplinary team colleagues
  • Provide support and guidance for junior staff and advice with complex cases where necessary assisting in the treatment of such cases
  • Ensure risk management and safety procedures are in place for the OT Department and adhered to
  • Be responsible for department training and contribute to training and development of all staff
  • Develop and maintain good working relationships with all colleagues, visitors, and carers

What you'll have:

  • Current HCPC registration 
  • A relevant degree in Occupational Therapy
  • Experience working in a neurorehabilitation setting
  • Successful candidates will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS

We also want to ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable facilities to participate in job applications or interviews to perform essential job functions. To support this, we are a Disability Confident committed employer.

What to look forward to:

  • 25 days plus bank holidays
  • Birthday off
  • Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities
  • Active Reward App giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop
  • Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice
  • A salary sacrifice Aegon 5% matched pension
  • 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
  • We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme
  • Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits
  • Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1500 by recommending someone you know
  • ……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
Type:
Permanent
Contract Length:
N/A
Job Reference:
Hunters Moor
Job ID:
220795626
Applications:
Less than 10

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