Occupational Therapist

Job title:

Occupational Therapist

Company

NHS

Job description

As an Occupational Therapist, you will have the opportunity to join the multidisciplinary team at The Avalon Centre in Swindon and help people with neurological conditions build a brighter future. You will be responsible for completing assessments, treatment planning, and implementing evidence-based interventions to improve function, independence, and quality of life for the residents. The role offers a competitive annual salary, excellent benefits, and opportunities for career development.Main duties of the jobThe Occupational Therapist will be responsible for completing neurological assessments, treatment planning, and interventions to support the rehabilitation, condition management, and maximization of quality of life for the residents. They will work in partnership with the residents and their carers to set realistic goals and develop collaborative intervention plans, with regular reviews to monitor progress and adapt. The Occupational Therapist will be part of a transdisciplinary team, ensuring high-quality, individualized care is delivered, and will have experience in managing a designated caseload using knowledge of relevant Occupational Therapy theory.About usElysium Healthcare is an established, stable, and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is an opportunity for growth and development within the organization.Date posted08 January 2025Pay schemeOtherSalaryDepending on experience Salary expectations will be discussed at interview stage.ContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number1222713634Job locationsElysium HealthcareSwindonSN3 3RTJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesAs an Occupational Therapist, you change lives for the better. Join the multidisciplinary team at The Avalon Centre in Swindon and help people build a brighter future while being supported in your career. It’s what delivering great healthcare should feel like.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.You’ll 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 will be familiar with the use of outcome measures such as FIM/FAM, CRS-R, WHIM and TOMS, and have experience in managing a designated caseload using knowledge of relevant Occupational Therapy theory. You’ll also have practical experience of completing assessments, planning, implementing evidence-based Occupational Therapy interventions, and evaluating outcomes aligned to care plans.With a strong emphasis on teamwork, 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.As an Occupational Therapist you will be:

• Completing neurological assessments, treatment planning and interventions
• Rehabilitation interventions to improve function and independence with ADLs
• Cognitive assessment/rehabilitation
• Using of therapeutic handling skills
• Assessing environment and equipment needs including specialist seating
• Identifying ongoing needs whilst maximising quality of life
• Liaising with community colleagues to facilitate complex discharge planning
• Evaluating outcomes aligned to care plans
• Supervising Occupational Therapy support staff and students
• Implementing and develop evidence-based therapeutic activities

Where you will be workingLocation: The Avalon Centre, Edison Park Hindle Way, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 3RTYou will be working at The Avalon Centre, a purpose built neurological centre for men and women over the age of 18 years, who have an acquired brain injuryThe centre has been designed specifically to support people who, because of their injury, have challenging and complex needs and require a neurobehavioral rehabilitation programme.What you will get:

• A competitive annual salary
• 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.About your next employer:You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesAs an Occupational Therapist, you change lives for the better. Join the multidisciplinary team at The Avalon Centre in Swindon and help people build a brighter future while being supported in your career. It’s what delivering great healthcare should feel like.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.You’ll 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 will be familiar with the use of outcome measures such as FIM/FAM, CRS-R, WHIM and TOMS, and have experience in managing a designated caseload using knowledge of relevant Occupational Therapy theory. You’ll also have practical experience of completing assessments, planning, implementing evidence-based Occupational Therapy interventions, and evaluating outcomes aligned to care plans.With a strong emphasis on teamwork, 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.As an Occupational Therapist you will be:

• Completing neurological assessments, treatment planning and interventions
• Rehabilitation interventions to improve function and independence with ADLs
• Cognitive assessment/rehabilitation
• Using of therapeutic handling skills
• Assessing environment and equipment needs including specialist seating
• Identifying ongoing needs whilst maximising quality of life
• Liaising with community colleagues to facilitate complex discharge planning
• Evaluating outcomes aligned to care plans
• Supervising Occupational Therapy support staff and students
• Implementing and develop evidence-based therapeutic activities

Where you will be workingLocation: The Avalon Centre, Edison Park Hindle Way, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 3RTYou will be working at The Avalon Centre, a purpose built neurological centre for men and women over the age of 18 years, who have an acquired brain injuryThe centre has been designed specifically to support people who, because of their injury, have challenging and complex needs and require a neurobehavioral rehabilitation programme.What you will get:

• A competitive annual salary
• 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.About your next employer:You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• The successful candidate will be HCPC registered, passionate about working with people with neurological conditions, and have experience in completing assessments, planning, and implementing evidence-based Occupational Therapy interventions.

Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• The successful candidate will be HCPC registered, passionate about working with people with neurological conditions, and have experience in completing assessments, planning, and implementing evidence-based Occupational Therapy interventions.

Expected salary

Location

Swindon

Job date

Sat, 11 Jan 2025 08:24:16 GMT

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