Occupational Therapist

Exemplar Health Care Group.; Burnley; On-site; GBP 15,273 - 18,667; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Regular supervision and support

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Free DBS check

24/7 counselling and support

Blue Light Card eligibility

Job summary

Exemplar Health Care Group in Burnley is looking for an Occupational Therapist to join Wytham Lodge. This part-time role involves providing specialist assessments and interventions to help residents with everyday tasks. You will collaborate with a Clinical Team to create person-centred care plans.

The ideal candidate will hold a BSc or MSc in Occupational Therapy and be HCPC registered. Benefits include peer support, learning opportunities, and discounts.

Qualifications

• BSc or MSc in Occupational Therapy required.
• Must be HCPC registered.
• Understanding of best practice in occupational therapy essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver person-centred occupational therapy interventions.
• Collaborate with the Therapy Team to support residents.
• Maintain accurate records for residents' therapy.

Skills

BSc or MSc in Occupational Therapy

HCPC registered

Understanding of occupational therapy best practice

Ability to provide a wide range of interventions

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Position

Occupational Therapist

Care home: Wytham Lodge

Location: Padiham, Burnley, BB12 7DX

Contract type: Part time, 16 hours per week – 2 days per week (Monday to Friday)

Rate: £16,970 per annum

Care home CQC rating: Good

About Wytham Lodge

Wytham Lodge is part of Exemplar Health Care, a leading nursing care provider, supporting adults with acquired brain injuries, complex mental health needs, dementia and physical disabilities.

About the role

Occupational Therapists at Wytham Lodge provide specialist assessments, clinical diagnoses and interventions to help residents overcome the challenges they face with completing everyday tasks and activities. You will work as part of a wider Clinical Team to create person‑centred care and rehabilitation plans that maintain and build people’s abilities, support them to achieve their goals and evaluate their outcomes.

Key responsibilities

• Work alongside residents, their loved ones and professionals to develop and deliver person‑centred occupational therapy interventions.
• Collaborate closely with the Therapy Team (Physiotherapist, Therapy Assistant and Activities Coordinators).
• Be responsible for a clinical caseload.
• Carry out assessments.
• Maintain accurate records for people receiving occupational therapies.
• Promote choice, dignity and independence.

Qualifications and skills

• BSc or MSc in Occupational Therapy.
• HCPC registered.
• Thorough understanding of occupational therapy best practice.
• Demonstrated ability to provide a wide range of occupational therapy interventions and treatments.
• Kind, caring approach.
• Sense of humour and fun.
• Enthusiasm to encourage and motivate others.
• Creative thinking and sound organisational skills.
• Excellent listening and communication skills.

Benefits

• Regular supervision, peer support, learning opportunities and career prospects.
• Retail and lifestyle discounts.
• Free DBS check.
• 24/7 counselling and support.
• Blue Light Card eligibility.