Overview

The Oakleaf Group is a leading provider of specialist brain injury rehabilitation services for male and female adults. The Oakleaf Group currently operates across 5 sites in Northamptonshire, West Sussex  and Suffolk, providing assessment and active rehabilitation, community rehabilitation houses and long stay/maintenance placements. We have a comprehensive team of nursing and therapy staff ensuring the rehabilitation is individualised and appropriate to the needs of each resident.

 

The Role

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join our Multi-professional therapy team. You would be part of a dynamic and supportive team that includes Physiotherapy, Speech & Language therapy, Psychology and Nursing.

The successful applicant should have a desire to develop their knowledge and skills in the field of brain injury rehabilitation. The role would ideally suit an Occupational Therapist, who has completed a rotational post, or someone who is seeking to specialise in neuro rehabilitation and would like to develop their clinical skills further in this specialist field. HCPC registration is essential. Experience of working with people with neurological conditions is essential. Previous experience of specific brain injury rehabilitation is desirable.

The post will involve working as part of the Occupational Therapist service covering the rehabilitation services based at the Hill Top site, Hartwell, Northamptonshire.

The post holder will be expected to manage a caseload of male clients with brain injury and in conjunction with other members of the multi professional Therapy Team, form a comprehensive assessment of need and develop goal focused Occupational Therapy rehabilitation intervention plans. The post holder will be expected to provide direct Occupational Therapy intervention, as well as support and offer guidance on issues related to Occupational Therapy, such as activities of daily living, manual handling, equipment and meaningful activity.

 

Expectations

The Oakleaf Group expect all staff to participate in continual professional development. Regular supervision is provided and in-service and external training are available. Opportunities for the development of leadership skills are also available, such as the mentoring of assistant staff.

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced Occupational Therapy to develop their skills within a conscientious, hard working and supportive team, allowing creativity within their work. The role requires the hours of Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm. Weekend and Bank holiday working is not required.

Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory checking report from the Disclosure & Barring Service.

 

Benefits

Pension scheme
Private Healthcare Scheme
Flexibility within the role, which promotes creative rehabilitation
Training courses and CPD opportunities
Being part of one of the leading providers of neuro rehabilitation in Northamptonshire Regular supervision and support from a highly specialist Occupational Therapist, and Therapy Manager within the Therapy team
Free meals when on shift
Cycle to work scheme
Discounted shopping scheme

Salary: £31,531.50 to £35,158.50 pro rata

Location: Northampton, NN7 2EY

Before you apply -
Register now and turn on alerts for jobs like this!

By registering you agree to our terms and conditions.

No thanks, continue to apply