We are looking for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our Reablement Team based in Bath! You will receive Agenda for Change Band 6 Salary and Terms and Conditions as well as NHS Pension.
The Reablement Service is a short-term service which supports and works with people, either in their own home or in Residential or Nursing Homes aiming to maximise and maintain independence through the provision of rehabilitation and support.
This role will involve travel around Bath and North East Somerset area so will require a Full UK Driving License and access to a car.
You will join a supportive and multi-disciplinary team consisting of Reablement Therapy Workers, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Therapy Assistant Practitioners, Care Co-Ordinators and Administrative support. The team also works closely with local GP’s and other community services such as District Nurses and Social Workers.
This is a part-time position working 22.5 hours across the week based at our St Martin’s Hospital, Bath. The service hours are 8.00 until 22.00 but core hours for Therapists are typically 8.00-16.00 with 9.00-18.00 and 8.00-14.00 once weekly.
The service is a seven-day week service, and all staff are expected to work weekends and bank holidays within a team rota. We also pay enhancements for unsocial hours worked in line with AfC rates.
As a Band 6 Reablement Occupational Therapist, you’ll be part of our valued team at St Martin's Hospital, Bath.
You will feel valued as a Reablement Occupational Therapist within HCRG Care Group, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including:
£37,338 - £44,962 with NHS Pension and full Agenda for Change terms and conditions
Free tea and coffee at your base location
Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on everyday purchases like grocery shopping as well as cashback and voucher offers for treats
Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover life’s emergencies
Online and face to face help with your mental and physical wellbeing
Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and opportunities for continuing professional development
An open, just culture where you’re encouraged to have and implement ideas
The pride of working for an organisation committed to the highest clinical and quality standards
Main Responsibilities:
Carry out therapeutic assessment, diagnosis and treatment with patients using person-centred goals.
Provide an evidence-based Occupational therapy service of a high standard, to patients in a community setting by undertaking comprehensive assessments, reassessments, care planning, rehabilitation and therapeutic care and support.
Hold responsibility for own case load working with rehabilitation therapy workers to deliver therapeutic programmes.
Provide effective supervision to junior Occupational Therapists, Therapy Assistant Practitioners and Reablement therapy workers.
The Ideal Candidate:
You must hold a Degree in Occupational Therapy.
You will be a Registered Occupational Therapist with HCPC.
Hold a Full UK Driver’s License and have access to a car/vehicle.
We’re looking for someone who is motivating, innovative and adaptable who can ensure the delivery of positive experiences to patients at every stage of their healthcare journey.
If you would like more information, please contact Kerry Lazenby at Kerry.Lazenby@hcrgcaregroup.com or Yvonne Thompson at Yvonne.Thompson@hcrgcaregroup.com or call 01225 613701.
About The Company:
Established in 2006 we are one of the UK's leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services.
We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. We’re a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.
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