Occupational Therapist

Exemplar Health Care; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 11,078 - 13,539; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Regular supervision and peer support

Learning opportunities

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Free DBS check

24/7 counselling and support

Blue Light Card eligibility

Job summary

Exemplar Health Care is seeking a part-time Occupational Therapist located at Laurel Place in Bishop Auckland. You will support residents with complex needs by providing high-quality occupational therapy services to empower them and maximize their independence.

The role includes assessing and developing therapy interventions tailored to individual goals while collaborating closely with a diverse Clinical Team. Applicants must have a BSc or MSc in Occupational Therapy and be HCPC registered.

This role offers a supportive work environment and competitive pay at £12,309 per annum.

Qualifications

• You must be HCPC registered.
• Experience in providing clinical diagnoses and interventions.
• Ability to work as part of a Clinical Team.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist assessments and interventions for residents.
• Develop person-centred occupational therapy plans.
• Maintain accurate records for patients.

Skills

Understanding of occupational therapy best practice

Ability to demonstrate occupational therapy interventions

Listening and communication skills

Creative thinking and organisational skills

Kind and caring approach

Education

BSc or MSc in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Position: Occupational Therapist
Care home: Laurel Place
Location: Gudmensen Avenue, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6RG
Contract type: Part time - 16 hours
Rate: £12,309 per annum

Are you a positive and encouraging people person who loves to see people making progress? Join us as an Occupational Therapist at Laurel Place care home in Bishop Auckland.

As an Occupational Therapist with us, you’ll support our residents with a high‑quality occupational therapy service throughout their journey with us. You’ll play a key role in empowering them and maximising their independence.

You’ll build relationships with the people you support, and see the progress they make through ongoing care, which is extremely rewarding.

About Exemplar Health Care

Exemplar Health Care is one of the country’s leading nursing care providers, operating over 60 homes across England. Laurel Place supports adults living with complex needs such as acquired brain injuries, complex mental health needs, dementia and physical disabilities.

We offer stable and secure employment opportunities, great benefits, perks and plenty of opportunities to learn, develop and progress.

About the role

Our Occupational Therapists provide specialist assessments, clinical diagnoses and interventions to help people overcome the challenges they face with completing everyday tasks and activities. You’ll 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.

No two days will ever be the same, but your day‑to‑day responsibilities will include:

• Working alongside the people we support, their loved ones and professionals to develop and deliver person‑centred occupational therapy interventions
• Collaborating closely with the Therapy Team (Physiotherapist, Therapy Assistant and Activities Coordinators)
• Being responsible for a clinical caseload
• Carrying out assessments
• Maintaining accurate records for people receiving occupational therapies
• Promoting choice, dignity and independence

Above all, you’re someone who identifies with our values of fun, integrity, responsiveness, success and teamwork.

You’re also someone who has:

• A thorough understanding of occupational therapy best practice
• The ability to demonstrate an excellent range of occupational therapy interventions and treatments
• A kind and caring approach
• A sense of humour and fun
• Lots of enthusiasm to encourage and motivate others
• Creative thinking and sound organisational skills
• Great listening and communication skills

You’ll put people at the heart of everything you do.

To apply for this role, you must have a BSc or MSc in Occupational Therapy and be HCPC registered.

What we offer

We offer great rewards and perks including:

• 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

Please note, this role is not eligible for sponsorship. Candidates without an existing visa or right to work in the UK are unlikely to be suitable for the post.