Occupational Therapist

Job summary
Inspire Neurocare place the people we support at the heart of our service, and our main aim is to empower recovery and restore lives by providing life changing neurorehabilitation and specialist care for people living with complex neurological conditions, brain and spinal injuries, strokes, early onset dementia and progressive neurological conditions.No two days are ever the same. Our services are highly specialised, but highly varied, whether providing short-term specialist rehabilitation to increase people's independence, long-term complex care, or end-of-life care, we respond to the needs of each and every individual.We are looking for an Occupational Therapist to join our knowledgeable and talented team at our Southampton service. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge within a varied and complex neurological caseload.This is an exceptional opportunity for a passionate and skilled individual to make a meaningful impact within a supportive and collaborative environment while developing your own personal development.

Main duties of the job
What you'll be doing:

• In liaison with the Therapy Lead, be responsible for the delivery of Occupational Therapy services to all Residents and clients.
• provide leadership in all aspects of Occupational Therapy in accordance with the Codes of Practice of the College of Occupational Therapy.
• provide ongoing monitoring, support and assessment of residents physical and psychological needs.
• maintain concise records and provide reports as necessary for each residents case review.
• undertake assessments of daily living skills to identify level of functional ability, risks and level of support needed.
• To liaise with appropriate outside organisations for equipment provision e.g. wheelchair services and ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of all Occupational Therapy equipment.
• Promote personal and social skills and leisure activities for all residents and liaise with relatives and carers with empathy giving information, support and advice whenever and as often as required.

About us
Inspire Neurocare place the people we support at the heart of our service, and our main aim is to empower recovery and restore lives by providing life changing neurorehabilitation and specialist care for people living with complex neurological conditions, brain and spinal injuries, strokes, early onset dementia and progressive neurological conditions.No two days are ever the same. Our services are highly specialised, but highly varied, whether providing short-term specialist rehabilitation to increase people's independence, long-term complex care, or end-of-life care, we respond to the needs of each and every individual.

Job responsibilities
What you'll be doing:

• In liaison with the Therapy Lead, be responsible for the delivery of Occupational Therapy services to all Residents and clients.
• provide leadership in all aspects of Occupational Therapy in accordance with the Codes of Practice of the College of Occupational Therapy.
• provide ongoing monitoring, support and assessment of residents physical and psychological needs.
• maintain concise records and provide reports as necessary for each residents case review.
• undertake assessments of daily living skills to identify level of functional ability, risks and level of support needed.
• To liaise with appropriate outside organisations for equipment provision e.g. wheelchair services and ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of all Occupational Therapy equipment.
• Promote personal and social skills and leisure activities for all residents and liaise with relatives and carers with empathy giving information, support and advice whenever and as often as required.

Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Your Skills and Expertise:
• We're looking for:
• A qualified Occupational Therapist with HCPC registration.
• Two years experience working as an Occupational Therapist
• Previous experience working within a neuro environment.
• Commitment to make a real difference to the lives of our residents.
• Have excellent communications skills, a great attitude to teamwork and a desire to lead on resident care.
• Flexible to work shifts.

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.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: Inspire Neurocare (Worcester)
Address: Inspire Neuro Care, Anchor Point Neurological Centre, Hurst Way, Nursling, Southampton, SO16 0AZ, United Kingdom
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Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Recruitment Manager: Graham Beard
Email: View email address on meeveem.com