Junior Occupational Therapist

NHS; Daventry; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Daventry is seeking a Junior Occupational Therapist to join their team. This role involves conducting assessments and planning treatment programs for individuals with neurological illnesses. The ideal candidate will be a recent graduate with a Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy and effective communication skills. The position offers career development opportunities and a competitive salary.

Benefits

Annual salary of £30,000

33 days of annual leave including Bank Holidays

Free meals and parking

Wellbeing support and activities

Career development and training

Pension contribution

Life Assurance

Enhanced Maternity Package

Qualifications

• Recent graduate in Occupational Therapy.
• UK HCPC registration or applied for.

Responsibilities

• Conducting comprehensive OT assessments.
• Planning and reviewing OT treatment programmes under supervision.
• Identifying and actioning referrals.

Skills

Effective written/verbal communication skills

Ability to research, plan, implement and evaluate

Education

Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

This is a fantastic opportunity for a recently graduated Occupational Therapist to join Badby Park in Daventry and kickstart their rewarding career. You will be part of a dedicated team working in a specialist inpatient neurological rehabilitation and complex care service, providing person-centred care for individuals with neurological illnesses, acquired brain and spinal cord injuries.

Main duties of the job

As a Junior Occupational Therapist, you will be responsible for conducting comprehensive OT assessments, planning and reviewing OT treatment programmes under supervision, identifying and actioning referrals, and supporting the planning, evaluation, and audit of practices, clinical pathways and protocols. You will have the opportunity to work alongside a multidisciplinary team and receive guidance and supervision from experienced healthcare professionals, as well as access to a range of training opportunities to help you achieve your career goals.

About us

Elysium Healthcare is an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. They have a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, providing opportunities for growth and development.

Job responsibilities

Are you a recently graduated Occupational Therapist looking to embark on a rewarding career, where you are supported in everything you do? If so, join Badby Park in Daventry and give your career the best start.

Working alongside a dedicated team you will be working at a service that provides a specialist inpatient neurological rehabilitation and complex care service for people with neurological illnesses, acquired brain and spinal cord injuries.

You will be a part of an environment that has a strong emphasis on teamwork and will enjoy hands-on experience, receiving guidance and supervision from experienced healthcare professionals. You will have continuous access to a range of training opportunities to move your career forward.

Under supervision, you will be responsible for planning and facilitating evidence-based group and individual programmes. You will create individual rapports with service users to empower recovery.

A range of training opportunities are available that can see your career grow and you achieve your career aspirations.

As a Junior Occupational Therapist you will be:

• Providing comprehensive OT assessments.
• Under supervision, planning and reviewing OT treatment programmes.
• Under supervision, identifying and actioning referrals both in-house, including support staff, and to external agencies.
• Supporting the planning, evaluation, and audit of practices, clinical pathways and protocols at St Mary's Hospital.
• Ensuring that contemporaneous, written and electronic records and activity data are maintained following professional and services standards.

To be successful in this role, you\'ll need:

• A Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
• A UK HCPC registration or applied for
• Evidence of ability to research, plan, implement and evaluate a project for specific groups
• Effective written/verbal communication skills

Where you will be working:

Location: Badby Road West, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 4NH

You will be working at Badby Park, a specialist inpatient neurological rehabilitation and complex care service for people with neurological illnesses, acquired brain and spinal cord injuries.

You will work alongside the multidisciplinary and clinical teams to deliver truly person-centred services where each individual is at the heart of everything. The service has extensive facilities to cater for specific needs for people over 18 years old, who have complex neurological care and rehabilitation requirements.

What you will get:

• Annual salary of £30,000
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave – (inc Bank Holidays) plus your birthday off!
• Free meals and parking
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance.
• Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals.
• Pension contribution to secure your future.
• Life Assurance for added peace of mind.
• Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time.

There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts, special offers and much more.

About your next employer:

You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• A Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy and a UK HCPC registration or applied for. Evidence of ability to research, plan, implement and evaluate a project for specific groups, as well as effective written/verbal communication skills.

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.