Occupational Therapist
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Job summary
We are looking for an experienced Occupational Therapist practitioner to join our dynamic and progressive inpatient Multidisciplinary team. The role will include undertaking a clinical case load which includes stroke and care of the elderly rehabilitation. You will need to be able to guide the rehabilitation of complex patients from assessment to discharge planning including the provision of equipment and wheelchairs. Knowledge of cognitive assessment in rehabilitation essential.
Main duties of the job
- Take a leading role in the advanced assessment, clinical diagnosis and rehabilitation of patients with specific expertise in Stroke rehabilitation.
- Provide effective team leadership and management of the OT team to ensure the delivery of high-quality patient care and personal performance by all Team members, often under pressure and tight timescales.
Analytical / Judgmental Skills
- To use advanced investigative and analytical skills, clinical assessment techniques and diagnostic procedures to assess complex patients and support other more junior staff with their patients as required at base or in other Rehabilitation teams
Responsibilities for human resources including personal and people development
- To be responsible for the day to day operational management of the Occupational therapy staff on the unit, this may include to plan effectively the daily case load for oneself and/or the team, to respond to urgent referrals and occasionally unpredictable working patterns
Responsibility for Policy and Service Improvement/ Development
- To work with the Therapy managers in developing strategic and operational management of the service.
Equality, diversity and rights
- Responsible for supporting a culture which promotes equality and diversity
Responsibility for financial and other physical resources
- Responsible for the safe and effective use of equipment and resources that are used on the course of work.
For a full list of responsibilities please see attached Job Description.
About us
About the Company
We change lives by transforming health and care.
Established in 2006, we are one of the UKs leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services.Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.
Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. Were a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.
While it doesnt happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and well need to close it earlier than the date weve shown here. If youre keen to join our team, wed love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.
To find out more about HCRG Care Group, please visit https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/about-us-2
Details
Date posted
09 May 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£43,742 to £50,056 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
HCRGCG/TP/53790/10009
Job locations
HCRG Care Group
Farnham
Surrey
GU9 9QL
Employer details
Employer name
HCRG Care Group
Address
HCRG Care Group
Farnham
Surrey
GU9 9QL
Employer's website
https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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