Pay: Competitive + Benefits (pension, health cover, flexible benefits and excellent career development) Hours: Full time Contract: Permanent Role: Specialist Occupational Therapist Posted: 5 Nov 2024 Closes: 5 Dec 2024 Job Description
Location: The Wellington Hospital, London Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Full time at 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday) Salary Range: Competitive + Benefits (pension, health cover, flexible benefits and excellent career development). An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Specialist Occupational Therapist to join our team at The Wellington Hospital, currently rated "Good" by the CQC. The Wellington Hospital has over four decades of expertise; providing the highest level of care for patients who are looking for the best treatment in key areas of healthcare, including: neurosurgery, spinal surgery, cardiac care, orthopaedics, acute neurological rehabilitation, gynaecology and cancer care. In our 50-bed Acute Neurological Rehabilitation Unit, we care for patients with a wide range of complex neurological conditions. We are supported by the UK's largest private intensive care unit and offer the latest cancer and robotic surgery treatments, including electro-chemotherapy, HIPEC and the da Vinci Robot. Having the largest neurosciences unit in London allows us to carry out advanced spinal surgery, intracranial and peripheral nerve surgery, as well as pioneering neurosurgery. This role will require rotations throughout the services while carrying out accurate occupational therapy assessment and treatment of patients with diverse clinical presentations within an acute and rehab setting, and complex physical and psychological needs. You will need to implement clear, clinically reasoned and appropriate individualised treatment plans that are regularly reviewed and updated, ensuring effective and consistent communication with all parties involved. The successful candidate will work collaboratively as part of the multidisciplinary team with patients, their families, consultants, and agencies to proactively plan and manage a patient’s discharge needs as early as possible. This includes early identification of complex care needs and liaising with relevant teams. What you will bring: Professional qualification of Occupational Therapy HCPC Registration Significant experience in acute OT assessment and treatment within general medicine and/or orthopaedics, cardiology, oncology, ICU & Neuro-surgery Experience in neuro-rehab assessment and treatment Experience working within an in-patient setting Moving and handling training Why HCA UK? Originally founded over 50 years ago, HCA has become one of the world's leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we're one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication, and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group, we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing. We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That's why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Specialist Occupational Therapist, you'll be eligible for: 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals Private pension contribution which increases with length of service Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme Group Life Assurance from day one Critical illness cover Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection, and lifestyle benefits to suit you Discounts with over 800 major retailers Diversity and Inclusion Patients first. Colleagues always. That's the guiding philosophy behind our approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We believe healthcare is built on a foundation of inclusion, compassion and respect for our patients and for each other.
#J-18808-Ljbffr