Senior Occupational Therapist - Lancashire
Sue Ryder Neurological Centre
The closing date is 30 September 2024
Job summary
At Brain kind Neurological Care Centre Lancashire (NCCL) we offer a dual service, providing a therapy led level 2 specialist neuro rehabilitation service and specialist neurological care to residents with a range of neurological conditions. We provide a holistic environment alongside a wide staff skill set, allowing us to optimise clients health and wellbeing, maximise their independence, and support their emotional and social needs.
Our new building provides an excellent working environment, offering the space for well-established group working; currently including breakfast group, upper limb group and rehab champions group. We have a unique opportunity to incorporate hydrotherapy and explore new and emerging technologies such as VR techniques into practice.
Main duties of the job
About the Role:
The Senior Occupational Therapist role is based within our level 2 neuro rehabilitation unit, working within our interdisciplinary team. Your responsibilities will include holistic assessments and treatment of complex neurological patients. Setting and reviewing SMART goals within formal and informal sessions, and supporting clients, families and staff to work towards these goals. You will be required to set realistic expectations for outcomes and communicate these effectively, to facilitate timely discharge planning. You will be required to engage in appropriate community activities, and complete access and home visits across Lancashire and South Cumbria to facilitate assessments and graded discharges.
Maintain detailed records in accordance with professional standards.
Apply evidence-based practice and specialised skills to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate interventions.
Have a high level of communication skills to manage difficult conversations
Be able to identify / demonstrate conflict resolution skills
Collaborate effectively with team leaders, therapy and nursing teams, and the wider MDT.
Conduct comprehensive assessments to develop individualised rehabilitation and treatment plans.
About us
Brainkind is a charity that aims to improve the lives of peoplewith brain injuries in the UK.Our assessment centres, rehabilitation units and hospitals use expert neurorehabilitation to support people to regain the skills they have lost. We treat people with a range of brain injuries sustained through trauma, illness, substance abuse and more to recover and meet their personal goals.Our employees are incredibly passionate about the jobs they do youll find a strong team spirit across our services and amazing colleagues who always pull together and look out for each other.
Brainkind are a Disability Confident Employer. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. Brainkind is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive organisation. Its a place where we recognise, celebrate and live our values which includes offering a range of inclusive employment policies and staff engagement forums to support employees from all backgrounds.
Date posted
05 August 2024
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£36,658 to £41,669 a year £36,658 to £41,669 DOE
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
B0462-24-0074
Job locations
Brainkind
27 Teal Avenue
Fulwood
Preston
PR2 9BN
Employer details
Employer name
Sue Ryder Neurological Centre
Address
Brainkind
27 Teal Avenue
Fulwood
Preston
PR2 9BN
Employer's website
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