Active Care Group

Neuro Occupational Therapist - Frenchay BIRU

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Job summary

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

Main duties of the job

Frenchay Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre, part of the Active Care Group, is a modern independent hospital providing an inpatient Level 1 intensive brain injury rehabilitation service (29 NHS England funded beds) for the South West of England and a further 23 slower-stream neuro-rehabilitation beds (Level 2). Both services are managed in partnership with North Bristol NHS Trust.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic and supportive team and develop your skills in neurorehabilitation.

You will be responsible for managing a caseload of patients with complex needs following an acute neurological event such as traumatic and acquired brain injury, or other neurological conditions. You will ideally have clinical experience in the assessment and management of patients experiencing cognitive and physical impairments and subsequent difficulties in function.

About us

Active Care Group are a pioneering national provider of complex care services, delivering pathways and better outcomes for people. We have a collaborative and holistic approach to care underpinned by proven clinical and therapeutic expertise. We specialise in supporting young people and adults with complex needs to make positive progress and lead happier, more independent lives.

Details

Date posted

24 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,620.50 to £38,298 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

008252

Job locations

Frenchay Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre

Bristol

Somerset

BS16 2UU


Job description

Job responsibilities

The team consists of a Consultant in Rehabilitation Medicine and a Consultant in Neuropsychiatry, Speech and Language Therapists, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, Nurses and Rehabilitation Technicians. Interdisciplinary working is optimized through shared goal setting and treatment opportunities. We pride ourselves on delivering patient-centred, holistic and innovative therapy to promote positive rehabilitation outcomes for our patients.

You will benefit from:

  • The opportunity to work within a highly skilled and experienced interdisciplinary team
  • Regular clinical and managerial supervision
  • Strong commitment to your CPD
  • A range of training opportunities in line with your PDP

This job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received.

For further information, an informal visit, or an application form, please contact Ally George (Deputy Lead Occupational Therapist) on Tel no: 0117-9562697

What you'll be working:

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

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The team consists of a Consultant in Rehabilitation Medicine and a Consultant in Neuropsychiatry, Speech and Language Therapists, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, Nurses and Rehabilitation Technicians. Interdisciplinary working is optimized through shared goal setting and treatment opportunities. We pride ourselves on delivering patient-centred, holistic and innovative therapy to promote positive rehabilitation outcomes for our patients.

You will benefit from:

  • The opportunity to work within a highly skilled and experienced interdisciplinary team
  • Regular clinical and managerial supervision
  • Strong commitment to your CPD
  • A range of training opportunities in line with your PDP

This job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received.

For further information, an informal visit, or an application form, please contact Ally George (Deputy Lead Occupational Therapist) on Tel no: 0117-9562697

What you'll be working:

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

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • HCPC registration

Experience

Essential

  • Ability to manage a small complex case load with support
  • Previous experience of working in a neurorehabilitation setting would be an advantage
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • HCPC registration

Experience

Essential

  • Ability to manage a small complex case load with support
  • Previous experience of working in a neurorehabilitation setting would be an advantage

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Active Care Group

Address

Frenchay Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre

Bristol

Somerset

BS16 2UU


Employer's website

https://activecaregroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Active Care Group

Address

Frenchay Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre

Bristol

Somerset

BS16 2UU


Employer's website

https://activecaregroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Talent Acquisition Partner - AHP

Kerry Childs

kerry.childs@activecaregroup.co.uk

Details

Date posted

24 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,620.50 to £38,298 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

008252

Job locations

Frenchay Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre

Bristol

Somerset

BS16 2UU


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