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As an Occupational Therapist, you change lives for the better. Join the multidisciplinary team at Greenfields&nbsp;in Irchester, Wellingborough 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 working
Location: 290 Station Rd, Knuston, Irchester, Wellingborough NN29 7EY
Our new Irchester based specialised neurological service, opening in April 2024. Situated within tranquil grounds in the village of Knuston, Northamptonshire. The service will admit men and women with a brain injury or neurological condition, often with co-morbid complex physical health needs and/or mental health conditions whose behaviour prevents them from progressing to a more community-based placement. The service will support those who require intensive rehabilitation, those that require a longer stay to aid rehabilitation goals as well as respite care packages. The newly refurbished accommodation provides large single bedrooms with en-suite wet rooms, multiple therapy spaces including indoor and outdoor leisure areas. Some ground floor bedrooms have access to a private garden.
Set in beautiful grounds within a small village, within a tranquil setting. Close to Rushden Lakes, the good road links makes it easily commutable from Northampton, Wellingborough and Milton Keynes.
What you will get:
Annual salary of £37,373 - £41,570
The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (inc Bank Holidays) – plus your birthday off!
Free meals
Free 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 are also a range of other benefits including retail discounts and special offers, car leasing without a credit check 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 &amp; Autism, Children &amp; 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. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility and are committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of service users. Candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure.

Senior Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist - Functional Assessor
Locations: Reading
Salary: £39,500 pa
Permanent - full time or part time available, on a hybrid working basis. Are you seeking a genuine work-life balance in an organisation that supports you to be great in your role? We're looking for OTs who wish to thrive as you use and develop your clinical skills in a different way, enabling people move forward with their lives. As a Occupational Therapist - Functional Assessor you'll be responsible for carrying out full, holistic assessments with individuals who have a varied range of physical and/or mental health conditions and seeking to receive the ESA benefit scheme. An in-depth training programme is provided, so you will feel fully equipped for your new role, plus you'll earn over 100 hours of CPD points within your first 3 months! Your excellent benefits package as an Occupational Therapist - Functional Assessor:
Obtain genuine work-life balance with part-time and hybrid patterns available
Monday - Friday, sociable office style hours (no weekends, nights, long days)
25 days' annual leave, with option to buy and sell more, plus all bank holidays off
Continuous training programmes provided, revalidation support and reimbursement of your annual NMC registration fee
Coaching tool and regular feedback opportunities to help you develop your skills and encourage career progression
A Disability Confident Leader with 6 colleague-led networks that champion DE&amp;I initiatives
Pension scheme, and retain your earnings from any existing pensions (such as NHS)
Recognition initiatives such as organised activities and lunches
Life assurance, healthcare plan, enhanced paternity and mental health / wellbeing support
Flexible benefits, tailored to meet your needs, including dental and travel insurance This Occupational Therapist - Disability Assessor role is ideal if you are passionate about delivering high-quality care, yet ready to advance your career within a supportive culture and multi-disciplinary team environment. Job responsibilities as an Occupational Therapist - Functional Assessor:
Use your clinical experience to work with people who have a diverse range of health conditions, to gain a clear understanding of how their challenges and the ways their disability affects them impacts their daily life
Working within an office style environment and at home, to complete approximately 45 minute, meaningful and respectful assessments over the telephone, video or face-to-face
Interpret medical evidence and gather your findings into a comprehensive report, to support the decision-making process by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) Requirements as an Occupational Therapist - Functional Assessor:
We can only accept applications from Occupational Therapists
HCPC pin registration is required
You must have at least 1 year's broad post-registration experience and UK experience is essential
Proactive, keen to learn and receptive to feedback
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to work autonomously and I.T competency is a must-have If you are interested in discovering more about this Functional Assessor role, please apply now. TFS Healthcare is acting on behalf of our Client as a Recruitment Agency. TFS Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, age, sexuality, gender identification, or physical ability. TFS Healthcare will make reasonable adjustments and provide support for anyone who needs it either to apply or to succeed in the role. We will also support people to access our clients' organisations with sensitivity, respect and care. We typically place people into the following positions: Disability Assessor, Clinical Assessor, Homebased disability assessor, Functional Assessor, Clinical Disability Assessor, Clinical Homebased Disability Assessor. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent Pay: £39,500.00 per year Benefits:
Additional leave
Company events
Company pension
Enhanced maternity leave
Enhanced paternity leave
Health &amp; wellbeing programme
Life insurance
On-site parking
Paid volunteer time
Private dental insurance
Private medical insurance
Referral programme
Sick pay
Transport links
Work from home
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
No weekends Experience:
Occupational Therapist: 1 year (required) Licence/Certification:
HCPC (required) Work authorisation:
United Kingdom (required) Work Location: In person Reference ID: MDA-Reading-OT-Indeed

Occupational Therapist Functional Assessor

Are you a qualified Occupational Therapist and passionate about protecting the well-being of children and young people? An exciting opportunity has emerged for an experienced social worker to work in the city of Edinburgh!
We are looking for someone with a strong commitment to ensuring the best outcomes for children, who is ready to join a multi-agency team and hit the ground running.
This contract is for a minimum of 3 months and offers a competitive hourly rate. The role offers the chance to build relationships with a wide range of contacts in the industry, and improve the quality of life of children and young people.
Your responsibilities will be, but are not limited to:
Direct Occupational Therapist practice (70%)
Training and development (15%)
Role in child or adult protection incidents and concerns (15%)
Requirements:
Degree or diploma in Occupational Therapy recognised by the Health Professions Council
Registered with the Health Professions Council
Must be able to evidence established competence as an occupational therapist
Excellent communication skills
Benefits of our brilliant rewards package include:
Flexible hours, weekdays and weekends
Competitive rate of pay
Free training to keep up to date with your Continuous
Professional Development
Contributory pension
Referral scheme - receive £300 in vouchers (subject to Ts and Cs)
Help with sourcing accommodation and travel, if required
Dedicated Randstad consultant - one point of contact
Weekly payroll
If you're an experienced Occupational Therapist with a passion for supporting children and young people, then we would love to speak with you. For more information on the above opportunity please apply to this advert or alternatively contact Robbie Finlay on 0131 240 0887 or .
Who do you know that may be interested in this role? A £300 referral bonus is available - subject to Ts and Cs.
Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.
Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing &amp; midwifery and clinical staffing.
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Paediatric Occupational Therapist

Quick facts
Job Title: Occupational Therapist
Location: In person, London Local Authority
Contract Duration: 3 months minimum, potential to increase
Salary: £22.82 per hour Job Description Our local authority client is looking for savvy Occupational Therapists. Your role 1. To provide an initial assessment of service users with complex care and therapy needs across the teams within the Access and Independence Service: First Response, Re-ablement and the Assessment Service.
2. Support service users to set client centred goals to promote independence and wellbeing in the home environment. Facilitate service user choice and empowerment through promoting independence, the timely provision of information, advice and support using evidence-based interventions to ensure service users maintain independence for as long as possible.
3. Assessment and provision of equipment to improve independence with activities of daily living and to reduce risk of injury. This includes manual handling assessments to reduce risk of injury to service users and carers and, where feasible, reduce packages of care for single handed care.
4. To independently manage a caseload, utilising effective prioritisation, delegation and time management skills to enable effective throughput of service users.
5. To identify service users appropriate for Continuing Health Care to manage complex health needs
6. To identify Safeguarding concerns, complete thorough risk assessment and refer where appropriate to services to manage risk of harm to service users. This includes situations where people may be neglected or abused in accordance with the Inter-Agency Policy and Procedures for Safeguarding Adults
7. To assess capacity and ability to make informed decisions relating to assessment process as per Care and Mental Capacity Act.
8. To ensure cost effective service provision and make recommendations for specialist equipment and adaptations in accordance with eligibility criteria and departmental guidelines.
9. To complete carers assessments to support informal carers in their role and manage risk of carer breakdown
10. To keep accurate and up to date case records and written reports using council’s IT systems and in line with statutory and local protocols. Ensure the highest level of data quality for all information recorded, ensuring that the information is consistently timely, accurate and complete to ensure the service meets the Professions and statutory recording requirements, including case recording on Mosaic.
11. To ensure confidentiality on all matters relating to service users and information obtained during employment, and not to release such information to anyone else other than those acting in an authorised official capacity in accordance with the Data Protection Act and Caldicott Guidance.
12. To develop and maintain effective working relationships across services within Adult Social Care, as well as other specialist agencies including Acute Hospital NHS trusts, Mental Health service, D/Ns, GPs, voluntary organisations and independent care service providers.
13. To promote the service to other organisations and appropriate personnel and provide guidance and information concerning Occupational Therapy service provision to other agencies, e.g. Housing Associations, Carer Agencies.
14. To provide regular supervision and participate in the professional development of OT Assistants and other junior members of the team. This includes assisting in the training of Occupational Therapy student and in staff induction programs.
15. To recommend changes in the Occupational Therapy role and service where appropriate. To act as a skills resource for other professionals across Adult social care and partner services when required About you You will need to have 5 years' referencing. If you don't have this to hand, we can do this for you but it takes 1-2 weeks to complete. WEEKLY PAY!! Please only apply if you're experienced and able to see the placement through.

Occupational Therapist

Are you an Occupational Therapist with neurological or respiratory experience looking for a new opportunity to work in an organisation that will help you to develop and achieve your goals to become the best you can be? If so, join our brand-new Lakefields Neurological Centre in Chigwell, Essex which is opening in May 2024. Lakefields Neurological Centre will be a 22-bed service that delivers specialist 24-hour nursing and therapy services for people with complex long-term neurological conditions who require ongoing support and assistance to maximise their functional ability and improve their quality of life.The Centre specialises in neuro-rehabilitation, tracheostomy and ventilator care. Bedrooms are adapted to individual requirements, fitted with high dependency equipment including ceiling track hoists, wall mounted suction and oxygen equipment. There are also well-equipped therapy facilities, spacious lounge areas and wheelchair access to beautiful gardens. You will have experience in managing a designated caseload using theoretical and practical experience, completing assessments, planning, implementing 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 variety of training courses to support you reach your career goals. This role involves:
Completing assessments, p lanning sessions and im plementing intervention.
Evaluating outcomes aligned to care plans.
Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants.
Implement and develop evidence-based therapeutic activities to aid mental health recovery. To be successful in this role:
Current HCPC registration and RCOTmembership.
Experience of working within a similar setting. What you will get:
Annual salary of £40,000
£5000 welcome bonus
The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) - plus your birthday off!
Free meals and parking
Wellbeing support and activities
Career development and training
Pension contribution
Life Assurance
Enhanced Maternity Package There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts and special offers, car leasing without a credit check, holiday financing 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 &amp; Autism, Children &amp; 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. The safety of our service users and colleagues is our priority and as such we encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19. Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person's individual responsibility and are committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of service users. Candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure.
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Occupational Therapist - Functional Assessor The full job description covers all associated skills, previous experience, and any qualifications that applicants are expected to have.
* *Locations: Reading*
* *Salary: £39,500 pa*
* *Permanent - full time or part time available, on a hybrid working basis.*
Are you seeking a genuine work-life balance in an organisation that supports you to be great in your role? We're looking for OTs who wish to thrive as you use and develop your clinical skills in a different way, enabling people move forward with their lives.
As a Occupational Therapist - Functional Assessor you’ll be responsible for carrying out full, holistic assessments with individuals who have a varied range of physical and/or mental health conditions and seeking to receive the ESA benefit scheme. An in-depth training programme is provided, so you will feel fully equipped for your new role, plus you’ll earn over 100 hours of CPD points within your first 3 months!
*Your excellent benefits package as an Occupational Therapist - Functional Assessor:*
* Obtain genuine work-life balance with part-time and hybrid patterns available
* Monday - Friday, sociable office style hours (no weekends, nights, long days)
* 25 days' annual leave, with option to buy and sell more, plus all bank holidays off
* Continuous training programmes provided, revalidation support and reimbursement of your annual NMC registration fee
* Coaching tool and regular feedback opportunities to help you develop your skills and encourage career progression
* A Disability Confident Leader with 6 colleague-led networks that champion DE&amp;I initiatives
* Pension scheme, and retain your earnings from any existing pensions (such as NHS)
* Recognition initiatives such as organised activities and lunches
* Life assurance, healthcare plan, enhanced paternity and mental health / wellbeing support
* Flexible benefits, tailored to meet your needs, including dental and travel insurance
This Occupational Therapist - Disability Assessor role is ideal if you are passionate about delivering high-quality care, yet ready to advance your career within a supportive culture and multi-disciplinary team environment.
*Job responsibilities as an Occupational Therapist - Functional Assessor:*
* Use your clinical experience to work with people who have a diverse range of health conditions, to gain a clear understanding of how their challenges and the ways their disability affects them impacts their daily life
* Working within an office style environment and at home, to complete approximately 45 minute, meaningful and respectful assessments over the telephone, video or face-to-face
* Interpret medical evidence and gather your findings into a comprehensive report, to support the decision-making process by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)
*Requirements as an Occupational Therapist - Functional Assessor:*
* We can only accept applications from Occupational Therapists
* HCPC pin registration is required
* You must have at least 1 year’s broad post-registration experience and UK experience is essential
* Proactive, keen to learn and receptive to feedback
* Excellent oral and written communication skills
* Ability to work autonomously and I.T competency is a must-have
If you are interested in discovering more about this Functional Assessor role, please apply now.
*#IND-MXMS-OCPTHS*
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TFS Healthcare is acting on behalf of our Client as a Recruitment Agency.
TFS Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, age, sexuality, gender identification, or physical ability.
TFS Healthcare will make reasonable adjustments and provide support for anyone who needs it either to apply or to succeed in the role. We will also support people to access our clients' organisations with sensitivity, respect and care.
We typically place people into the following positions: Disability Assessor, Clinical Assessor, Homebased disability assessor, Functional Assessor, Clinical Disability Assessor, Clinical Homebased Disability Assessor.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £39,500.00 per year
Benefits:
* Additional leave
* Company events
* Company pension
* Enhanced maternity leave
* Enhanced paternity leave
* Health &amp; wellbeing programme
* Life insurance
* On-site parking
* Paid volunteer time
* Private dental insurance
* Private medical insurance
* Referral programme
* Sick pay
* Transport links
* Work from home
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
* No weekends
Experience:
* Occupational Therapist: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
* HCPC (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: MDA-Reading-OT-Indeed

Monday – Friday, 37.5 hours per week Term Time 0nly + 4 weeks In order to make an application, simply read through the following job description and make sure to attach relevant documents.
Clinical Delivery Requirements
To manage a caseload of Autistic children and young people and be responsible for their OT assessment and treatment under the supervision of the Lead Occupational Therapist. Demonstrating ability to meet requirements of core competencies in line with HCPC and RCOT guidance including:
 Completing appropriate OT assessment and analysing clinical and social information from a range of sources to develop an appropriate treatment plan.
 Working alongside teaching staff to ensure the delivery of individualised OT programmes that meet individual’s sensory needs and facilitate their development of gross and fine motor, visual perceptual/visual motor, play and daily living skills.
 Collaborating with teachers and other professionals to inform Education Health Care Plan (EHCP) provision and outcomes
 Supporting access to and differentiation of school activities of your caseload including:
o Assessment for and provision of specialist equipment/aids to daily living.
o Assessment for and provision of sensory diets.
o Contribution of recommended strategies and approaches to be incorporated into behaviour support plans.
o Assessment for and provision of equipment, resources and programmes to support the development of motor and visual perceptual skills.
o Assessment for and provision of specialist seating.
o Assessment and recommendations for assistive technology to support recording of work and/or access to IT.
o Site assessment and recommendations regarding adaptation of school environment.
 Adapting practice to meet individual needs.
 Referring on to other services as appropriate
 Completing home and community visits and working closely with families, and other professionals providing advice on:
o Transferring OT programmes, sensory strategies and behaviour support strategies from school into the home setting.
o Providing advice to support access to activities at home, workplace and in the community.
o Providing training to parents.
 Writing baseline and annual review reports reflecting knowledge of OT approaches for Autistic individuals.
 To work closely with students, carers and families, involving them in decision-making regarding intervention approaches, sharing assessment and condition related information clearly and effectively, particularly where barriers to understanding exist.
 To demonstrate empathy with and maintain sensitivity at all times to the emotional needs of children, young people and their families when imparting complex or distressing information regarding their condition and the impact of this.
 To employ excellent communication skills to encourage clients and carers to undertake treatment programmes.
 To provide specialist advice, training and intervention regarding the care and support of Autistic individuals.
 To use advanced clinical reasoning to review own caseload, ensuring that intervention is meeting the needs of clients and their families and carers
 To demonstrate clinical effectiveness and maintain own clinical skills in line with evidence based practice.
 To assist in the planning and initiation of new/different areas and methods of working.
 To attend educational and multidisciplinary assessments and reviews where appropriate.
 To maintain up to date and accurate case notes in line with RCOT professional standards and record intervention using verbal/non-verbal and alternative methods of communication where required.
 To attend parents’ evenings and be available for consultation with parents regarding their OT and Sensory needs and progress made.
 Contribute to the development and provision of direct or online training for staff and parents including the development of webinars, training resources and outreach service.
Administration and professional duties
 To be an effective member of the multidisciplinary team within education and therapy services at Remarkable Autism.
 To recognise potential conflict and when it occurs and seek advice and support to resolve.
 To attend or ensure appropriate representation for relevant meetings
 To autonomously manage own time and prioritise demands of caseload on a day-to-day basis.
 To promote awareness of and explain the role of Occupational Therapy to colleagues, parents/carers and other services.
 To contribute to regular reviews of the Occupational Therapy service within education.
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 To complete administration tasks and supervising the therapy assistant, including delivering therapy, making and developing resources.
 To have a working knowledge of relevant procedures including Safeguarding Children, SEN procedures and other relevant legislation related to the health, education and social welfare of children/young people and their families.
 To conform to the policies and practices of Remarkable Autism.
 To be aware of and adhere to school, local and national Child Protection procedures.
 To maintain familiarity with the Royal College of Occupational Therapy’s (RCOT) practice and clinical guidelines and be an active member of relevant professional groups.
 To share information with others, observing information sharing and data protection guidelines.
 To provide evidence and information as required for OFSTED, NAS accreditation and other inspections.
 To contribute to and coordinate development of information and advice for parents or carers through leaflets or on the school website.
 To contribute to an annual development plan for the Speech &amp; Language Therapy service budget by advising on current resource needs and areas of development identified.
 To carry out any other duties that may arise under the direction of the Head of Therapy, Senior Occupational Therapist and Head of Education/Director of Services.
3. Supervision and Training
 To maintain up to date HCPC registration.
 To develop and maintain the skills and knowledge required of an Occupational Therapist working with Autistic individuals.
 To engage in regular supervision to ensure clinical best practice and appropriate decision making to promote learning through experience, this includes participation in individual performance review.
 To develop a Personal Development Plan within the appraisal framework in agreement SaLT lead.
 To maintain CPD by attending relevant courses and meetings and by reading appropriate literature.
 To maintain an up-to-date CPD file in line with HCPC standards.
 Complete an offer of relevant training to support the role with a focus on developing an area of specialism
 To share new information with and provide training feedback to other staff.
 To participate in the in-service training sessions.
 To demonstrate the ability to lead on the reflection on practice with peers and reflect with mentors to identify own development needs.
 To reflect on and evaluate training provided.
 To facilitate the development and implementation of evidence based practice and client outcome measures.
 To lead on the development and delivery of specialist training packages to Wargrave House school and Ascent College staff, parents/carers. Training to be adapted appropriately to meet the needs of course participants.
 To provide clinical supervision for band 5 Occupational Therapist monitoring performance and facilitating development of a Personal Development Plan for them within the appraisal framework.
 To ensure that all staff are aware of safeguarding, child protection and health and safety issues related to using OT approaches and equipment by contributing to development and sharing of training policies and risk assessments.
Health and Safety
 To assist the school in ensuring OT equipment and resources are appropriate to needs.
 To have due regard for your own personal safety and that of children and young people and their parents/carers. In particular to have regard to moving and handling policies, restraining policies and ensure the safe positioning of self and others.
 To be flexible to the demands of the environment including deadlines and frequent interruptions.
 To be responsible for the security, care and maintenance of equipment ensuring standards of infection control and safety are maintained.
 To comply with relevant legislation, H&amp;F Education department and guidelines relating to variety of work environments
 To ensure that all persons using the aids and equipment issued to them understand their function as well as appreciate their responsibility
General Responsibilities
Read and be aware of all details in the Company’s Employer Handbook and all relevant policies.
To be responsible for all tasks undertaken, checking work as appropriate.
To work in an organised and efficient manner ensuring that a tidy and safe environment is maintained.
To attend training as appropriate and as authorised by the Head of Therapy Services.
Maintain a professional relationship with other members of the team
Undertake other duties as required by the Head of Therapy Services which are considered to be commensurate with the purpose of the post and grading.
Participate in the performance management process as agreed by the Company.
Play a full and active part in the life of the school and college.
Support the welfare of students in their educational/care environments.
As part of the whole school team, promote the well-being, behaviour and personal development of students. Ensure that corporal punishment is NOT used at any time and that any incident witnessed or cause for concern is reported.
Understand and apply Company policies including:-
 Safeguarding Children and Adults,
 SEN,
 Health and Safety,
 Dignity at Work.
 Whistleblowing policy
 Confidentiality
Maintain confidentiality inside and outside the workplace.
Care Standards Act 2000, and The Health and Social Care Act 2008, revised 2018 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014. LCM1
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £40,266.00-£46,078.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* On-site parking
* Referral programme
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Education:
* Bachelor's (required)
Experience:
* occupational therepist: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
* HCPC (required)
Work Location: In person

Band 7 Occupational Therapist

Monday – Friday, 37.5 hours per week Term Time 0nly + 4 weeks Clinical Delivery Requirements To manage a caseload of Autistic children and young people and be responsible for their OT assessment and treatment under the supervision of the Lead Occupational Therapist. Demonstrating ability to meet requirements of core competencies in line with HCPC and RCOT guidance including: Completing appropriate OT assessment and analysing clinical and social information from a range of sources to develop an appropriate treatment plan. Working alongside teaching staff to ensure the delivery of individualised OT programmes that meet individual’s sensory needs and facilitate their development of gross and fine motor, visual perceptual/visual motor, play and daily living skills. Collaborating with teachers and other professionals to inform Education Health Care Plan (EHCP) provision and outcomes Supporting access to and differentiation of school activities of your caseload including: o Assessment for and provision of specialist equipment/aids to daily living. o Assessment for and provision of sensory diets. o Contribution of recommended strategies and approaches to be incorporated into behaviour support plans. o Assessment for and provision of equipment, resources and programmes to support the development of motor and visual perceptual skills. o Assessment for and provision of specialist seating. o Assessment and recommendations for assistive technology to support recording of work and/or access to IT. o Site assessment and recommendations regarding adaptation of school environment. Adapting practice to meet individual needs. Referring on to other services as appropriate Completing home and community visits and working closely with families, and other professionals providing advice on: o Transferring OT programmes, sensory strategies and behaviour support strategies from school into the home setting. o Providing advice to support access to activities at home, workplace and in the community. o Providing training to parents. Writing baseline and annual review reports reflecting knowledge of OT approaches for Autistic individuals. To work closely with students, carers and families, involving them in decision-making regarding intervention approaches, sharing assessment and condition related information clearly and effectively, particularly where barriers to understanding exist. To demonstrate empathy with and maintain sensitivity at all times to the emotional needs of children, young people and their families when imparting complex or distressing information regarding their condition and the impact of this. To employ excellent communication skills to encourage clients and carers to undertake treatment programmes. To provide specialist advice, training and intervention regarding the care and support of Autistic individuals. To use advanced clinical reasoning to review own caseload, ensuring that intervention is meeting the needs of clients and their families and carers To demonstrate clinical effectiveness and maintain own clinical skills in line with evidence based practice. To assist in the planning and initiation of new/different areas and methods of working. To attend educational and multidisciplinary assessments and reviews where appropriate. To maintain up to date and accurate case notes in line with RCOT professional standards and record intervention using verbal/non-verbal and alternative methods of communication where required. To attend parents’ evenings and be available for consultation with parents regarding their OT and Sensory needs and progress made. Contribute to the development and provision of direct or online training for staff and parents including the development of webinars, training resources and outreach service. Administration and professional duties To be an effective member of the multidisciplinary team within education and therapy services at Remarkable Autism. To recognise potential conflict and when it occurs and seek advice and support to resolve. To attend or ensure appropriate representation for relevant meetings To autonomously manage own time and prioritise demands of caseload on a day-to-day basis. To promote awareness of and explain the role of Occupational Therapy to colleagues, parents/carers and other services. To contribute to regular reviews of the Occupational Therapy service within education. 3 To complete administration tasks and supervising the therapy assistant, including delivering therapy, making and developing resources. To have a working knowledge of relevant procedures including Safeguarding Children, SEN procedures and other relevant legislation related to the health, education and social welfare of children/young people and their families. To conform to the policies and practices of Remarkable Autism. To be aware of and adhere to school, local and national Child Protection procedures. To maintain familiarity with the Royal College of Occupational Therapy’s (RCOT) practice and clinical guidelines and be an active member of relevant professional groups. To share information with others, observing information sharing and data protection guidelines. To provide evidence and information as required for OFSTED, NAS accreditation and other inspections. To contribute to and coordinate development of information and advice for parents or carers through leaflets or on the school website. To contribute to an annual development plan for the Speech &amp; Language Therapy service budget by advising on current resource needs and areas of development identified. To carry out any other duties that may arise under the direction of the Head of Therapy, Senior Occupational Therapist and Head of Education/Director of Services. 3. Supervision and Training To maintain up to date HCPC registration. To develop and maintain the skills and knowledge required of an Occupational Therapist working with Autistic individuals. To engage in regular supervision to ensure clinical best practice and appropriate decision making to promote learning through experience, this includes participation in individual performance review. To develop a Personal Development Plan within the appraisal framework in agreement SaLT lead. To maintain CPD by attending relevant courses and meetings and by reading appropriate literature. To maintain an up-to-date CPD file in line with HCPC standards. Complete an offer of relevant training to support the role with a focus on developing an area of specialism To share new information with and provide training feedback to other staff. To participate in the in-service training sessions. To demonstrate the ability to lead on the reflection on practice with peers and reflect with mentors to identify own development needs. To reflect on and evaluate training provided. To facilitate the development and implementation of evidence based practice and client outcome measures. To lead on the development and delivery of specialist training packages to Wargrave House school and Ascent College staff, parents/carers. Training to be adapted appropriately to meet the needs of course participants. To provide clinical supervision for band 5 Occupational Therapist monitoring performance and facilitating development of a Personal Development Plan for them within the appraisal framework. To ensure that all staff are aware of safeguarding, child protection and health and safety issues related to using OT approaches and equipment by contributing to development and sharing of training policies and risk assessments. Health and Safety To assist the school in ensuring OT equipment and resources are appropriate to needs. To have due regard for your own personal safety and that of children and young people and their parents/carers. In particular to have regard to moving and handling policies, restraining policies and ensure the safe positioning of self and others. To be flexible to the demands of the environment including deadlines and frequent interruptions. To be responsible for the security, care and maintenance of equipment ensuring standards of infection control and safety are maintained. To comply with relevant legislation, H&amp;F Education department and guidelines relating to variety of work environments To ensure that all persons using the aids and equipment issued to them understand their function as well as appreciate their responsibility General Responsibilities Read and be aware of all details in the Company’s Employer Handbook and all relevant policies. To be responsible for all tasks undertaken, checking work as appropriate. To work in an organised and efficient manner ensuring that a tidy and safe environment is maintained. To attend training as appropriate and as authorised by the Head of Therapy Services. Maintain a professional relationship with other members of the team Undertake other duties as required by the Head of Therapy Services which are considered to be commensurate with the purpose of the post and grading. Participate in the performance management process as agreed by the Company. Play a full and active part in the life of the school and college. Support the welfare of students in their educational/care environments. As part of the whole school team, promote the well-being, behaviour and personal development of students. Ensure that corporal punishment is NOT used at any time and that any incident witnessed or cause for concern is reported. Understand and apply Company policies including:- Safeguarding Children and Adults, SEN, Health and Safety, Dignity at Work. Whistleblowing policy Confidentiality Maintain confidentiality inside and outside the workplace. Care Standards Act 2000, and The Health and Social Care Act 2008, revised 2018 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014. LCM1 Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £40,266.00-£46,078.00 per year Benefits:
* Company pension
* On-site parking
* Referral programme
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday Education:
* Bachelor's (required) Experience:
* occupational therepist: 3 years (required) Licence/Certification:
* HCPC (required) Work Location: In person

As an Occupational Therapist, you change lives for the better. Join the multidisciplinary team at Greenfields in Irchester, Wellingborough 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 working Location: 290 Station Rd, Knuston, Irchester, Wellingborough NN29 7EY Our new Irchester based specialised neurological service, opening in April 2024. Situated within tranquil grounds in the village of Knuston, Northamptonshire. The service will admit men and women with a brain injury or neurological condition, often with co-morbid complex physical health needs and/or mental health conditions whose behaviour prevents them from progressing to a more community-based placement. The service will support those who require intensive rehabilitation, those that require a longer stay to aid rehabilitation goals as well as respite care packages. The newly refurbished accommodation provides large single bedrooms with en-suite wet rooms, multiple therapy spaces including indoor and outdoor leisure areas. Some ground floor bedrooms have access to a private garden. Set in beautiful grounds within a small village, within a tranquil setting. Close to Rushden Lakes, the good road links makes it easily commutable from Northampton, Wellingborough and Milton Keynes. What you will get:
Annual salary of £28,500 - £36,000
The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (inc Bank Holidays) - plus your birthday off!
Free meals
Free 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 are also a range of other benefits including retail discounts and special offers, car leasing without a credit check 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 &amp; Autism, Children &amp; 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. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person's individual responsibility and are committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of service users. Candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure.
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