Occupational Therapist

Dee View Court Care Home; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PVG paid

Pension

Uniform provided

Onsite parking

5.6 weeks annual leave

Ongoing training

Job summary

Dee View Court Neurological Care Centre in Aberdeen is seeking an Occupational Therapist to deliver person-centred assessments and develop evidence-based treatment plans for residents with complex neurological needs.

You will manage your own caseload within a multidisciplinary team, work to promote independence and wellbeing, and contribute to ongoing service development while upholding high standards of care.

Qualifications

• Diploma or BSc (Hons) in Occupational Therapy required.
• HCPC registration or eligibility is essential.
• Experience in neurorehabilitation or complex care is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centred assessments and develop evidence-based treatment programmes.
• Manage your own caseload within a multidisciplinary team to plan, implement and review goals.
• Promote independence, functional ability and wellbeing through therapy and supervision as needed.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

OT assessments

Communication

Organisational skills

Independent working

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Diploma or BSc (Hons) in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Occupational Therapist

Dee View Court Neurological Care Centre is a specialist neurological service in Aberdeen, providing expert neurorehabilitation and long term care for 44 residents with complex needs. The home offers a clinically led yet homely environment, where a skilled multidisciplinary team supports individuals with brain injuries and neurological conditions to maximise independence, wellbeing and quality of life.

• £34,278 to £38,638 per annum (dependent on experience)
• 37.5 hours per week over 5 days, including one weekend in four
• Paid PVG, pension, uniform provided
• Onsite parking
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract)
• Ongoing training and professional development

Role Overview

As an Occupational Therapist, you will deliver person centred assessments and develop evidence based treatment programmes to support residents with complex neurological needs. You will play a key role in promoting independence, functional ability and overall wellbeing through therapeutic intervention.

You will manage your own caseload, working closely with the multidisciplinary team to plan, implement and review care and rehabilitation goals. Your work will support residents to achieve meaningful outcomes, using both clinical expertise and creative approaches to therapy.

You will contribute to the ongoing development of the service, supporting best practice and maintaining high standards of care. You may also provide guidance and supervision to colleagues, helping to strengthen the wider team.

What We Are Looking For

• Diploma or BSc (Hons) in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC registration
• Strong clinical reasoning and understanding of OT assessments and interventions
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and safeguarding practices
• Experience in neurorehabilitation or complex care is desirable but not essential

About us

Dee View Court Neurological Care Centre Care Home is part of Willinbrook Healthcare, the specialist complex care division of Care Concern Group, a family owned, market leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the United Kingdom. We are committed to delivering high quality care and developing supportive, rewarding workplaces where our teams can thrive.

Through Willinbrook Healthcare, we deliver high quality, clinically led care for adults with complex physical and mental health needs within specialist, supportive environments.

Our five core values Trust|Respect|Passion|Kindness|Inclusivity are at the heart of everything we do, shaping the care we deliver and the environments we create. If you share these values and want to build or develop your career in a specialist care environment, we would love to hear from you.