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Are you passionate about making a real difference to the lives of those recovering from a brain injury? At Blackheath Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre, we believe in empowering our therapists to deliver patient-centred, innovative care, free from the limitations of unnecessary bureaucracy. If you’re seeking a Band 7 level Occupational Therapist role where your ideas and expertise can directly influence patient outcomes, we’d love to hear from you.
Why Work With Us?
Greater Autonomy and Flexibility:
Say goodbye to the frustrations of bureaucracy. At Active Care Group, we empower our therapists to make swift, effective decisions that enhance patient care. Your innovative ideas are not just welcomed—they're encouraged and acted upon. Specialised Neurorehabilitation Experience:
Work in our renowned Blackheath Brain Injury Rehabilitation Unit, where you’ll have the opportunity to specialise in cognitive rehabilitation, upper limb therapy, and functional skill development. Expand your expertise in areas that are often overlooked in traditional settings, focusing on enhancing independence and quality of life for patients recovering from brain injury. Supportive, Multidisciplinary Team:
Join a collaborative MDT that includes neurology, neuropsychiatry, neuropsychology, nursing, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and social work. Together, we deliver high-quality, holistic care that prioritises the needs and rights of our patients. Professional Growth and Development:
We are committed to your ongoing professional development. Access specialised training programmes, including postgraduate opportunities, to advance your skills in neurorehabilitation and beyond. Efficient Resource Management:
Experience the benefits of working in a setting where you can access the tools and resources you need without delay, ensuring that your patients receive the best possible care. Join us at Blackheath and be part of something extraordinary. Apply now and help us continue to change lives! What you'll be working: Our standard working hours are 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. However, we understand the importance of a positive work-life balance, and therefore, if you require some flexibility to better suit your personal or professional needs, we encourage you to discuss this with us, and we will do our best to accommodate your preferences where possible. What you'll be doing: Deputise for the Lead Occupational Therapist when required and be a focal point of the team within the Blackheath community. Develop, carry out, and generalise safe, innovative, evidence-based treatments, underpinned by the principles of neuroplasticity and motor re-learning. Plan and prioritise a complex clinical caseload. Assist the MDT in diagnosis, problem formulation and planning of rehabilitation programmes. Function as a Key Worker/Named Therapist to ensure active coordination and management of the therapeutic programme to achieve the agreed rehabilitation goals. Play a key role in planning safe discharges. Prescribe and provide equipment for our patients during their rehabilitation journey. Provide intervention as part of an MDT approach and be involved in MDT service developments. Maintain records and clinical notes in line with company policy and RCOT guidelines. Ensure effective and timely communication at all levels (with patients, families, the MDT and external agencies). Develop and deliver in-service education and training programme for the wider MDT. Supervise junior members of staff such as Band 6 therapists, assistants, and students. Keep people safe from harm and protect their human rights. What you'll have: HCPC registration RCOT registration Previous experience of working in a neurorehabilitation setting Ability to motivate patients over long periods Supervision experience Successful candidates will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS. We also want to ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable facilities to participate in job applications or interviews to perform essential job functions. To support this, we are a Disability Confident committed employer. What to look forward to: Free lunch when on duty 25 days plus bank holidays Join the
Active Learning Hub
and benefit from a wide range of e-learning and face-to-face training and development opportunities Active Reward App
giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop Free 24 hour confidential
Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App
to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice A salary sacrifice
Aegon 5% matched pension Access to join a
Medicash Health Plan
for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials – like going to the dentist or opticians We recognise outstanding
Active Behaviours
via the
Active Awards
programme Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits Refer a Friend
Scheme
and earn yourself up to
£1500
by recommending someone you know ……and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group.
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Say goodbye to the frustrations of bureaucracy. At Active Care Group, we empower our therapists to make swift, effective decisions that enhance patient care. Your innovative ideas are not just welcomed—they're encouraged and acted upon. Specialised Neurorehabilitation Experience:
Work in our renowned Blackheath Brain Injury Rehabilitation Unit, where you’ll have the opportunity to specialise in cognitive rehabilitation, upper limb therapy, and functional skill development. Expand your expertise in areas that are often overlooked in traditional settings, focusing on enhancing independence and quality of life for patients recovering from brain injury. Supportive, Multidisciplinary Team:
Join a collaborative MDT that includes neurology, neuropsychiatry, neuropsychology, nursing, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and social work. Together, we deliver high-quality, holistic care that prioritises the needs and rights of our patients. Professional Growth and Development:
We are committed to your ongoing professional development. Access specialised training programmes, including postgraduate opportunities, to advance your skills in neurorehabilitation and beyond. Efficient Resource Management:
Experience the benefits of working in a setting where you can access the tools and resources you need without delay, ensuring that your patients receive the best possible care. Join us at Blackheath and be part of something extraordinary. Apply now and help us continue to change lives! What you'll be working: Our standard working hours are 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. However, we understand the importance of a positive work-life balance, and therefore, if you require some flexibility to better suit your personal or professional needs, we encourage you to discuss this with us, and we will do our best to accommodate your preferences where possible. What you'll be doing: Deputise for the Lead Occupational Therapist when required and be a focal point of the team within the Blackheath community. Develop, carry out, and generalise safe, innovative, evidence-based treatments, underpinned by the principles of neuroplasticity and motor re-learning. Plan and prioritise a complex clinical caseload. Assist the MDT in diagnosis, problem formulation and planning of rehabilitation programmes. Function as a Key Worker/Named Therapist to ensure active coordination and management of the therapeutic programme to achieve the agreed rehabilitation goals. Play a key role in planning safe discharges. Prescribe and provide equipment for our patients during their rehabilitation journey. Provide intervention as part of an MDT approach and be involved in MDT service developments. Maintain records and clinical notes in line with company policy and RCOT guidelines. Ensure effective and timely communication at all levels (with patients, families, the MDT and external agencies). Develop and deliver in-service education and training programme for the wider MDT. Supervise junior members of staff such as Band 6 therapists, assistants, and students. Keep people safe from harm and protect their human rights. What you'll have: HCPC registration RCOT registration Previous experience of working in a neurorehabilitation setting Ability to motivate patients over long periods Supervision experience Successful candidates will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS. We also want to ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable facilities to participate in job applications or interviews to perform essential job functions. To support this, we are a Disability Confident committed employer. What to look forward to: Free lunch when on duty 25 days plus bank holidays Join the
Active Learning Hub
and benefit from a wide range of e-learning and face-to-face training and development opportunities Active Reward App
giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop Free 24 hour confidential
Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App
to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice A salary sacrifice
Aegon 5% matched pension Access to join a
Medicash Health Plan
for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials – like going to the dentist or opticians We recognise outstanding
Active Behaviours
via the
Active Awards
programme Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits Refer a Friend
Scheme
and earn yourself up to
£1500
by recommending someone you know ……and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
