Main characteristics
- Location
- Ely, Cambridgeshire
- Company
- PP Associates Ltd
- Salary
- £48116 - £55061/annum
- Employment type
- Permanent
- Category
- Social Care / Nursing
Job summary
Senior Specialist Occupational Therapist - Flexible working hours offered - Ely, Cambridgeshire - Permanent Band 7 - (Sponsorship considered)Benefits include:
* 38 days holiday entitlement (including bank holidays)
* Employer pension contribution
* Staff discounts through Perkbox and on gym membership
* Free Onsite Parking
* Long Service and staff awards
I have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Specialist Occupational Therapist to practice and further develop specialist skills in rehabilitation for people with acquired brain injury.
In this role you will work as part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team (including Therapy Assistants and Rehabilitation Support Workers) using the neurobehavioural model. The focus is to provide person centred rehabilitation that is evidence based.
This is a unique community based inpatient setting led by a consultant neuropsychologist. The service users may have a range of complex and challenging needs including cognitive, behavioural, physical and emotional difficulties following brain injury.
You will have scope to work with service users in a holistic way to address all aspects of recovery and to regain maximal independence including participation in social, leisure and vocational activities.
Ideally you have:
* A diploma or a degree in occupational therapy and registered with HCPC
* The ability to work as an autonomous therapist with experience in neurological rehabilitation
* Ability to prioritise and manage a complex caseload
* Excellent communication and report writing skills
* Ability to formulate complex risk assessments
* Experience supervising and training others
* A valid UK driving licence
For further information on this particular position and the benefits attached, Apply online today