Occupational Therapist Neuro

NHS Jobs; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Career development

Wellbeing support

Blue Light Card

Life Assurance

Wages-on-demand

GP access

Maternity package

Pension

Free meals

Onsite parking

Job summary

The Dean Neurological Centre in Gloucester is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join a transdisciplinary team delivering rehabilitation and care for people with neurological conditions. You will be HCPC registered, committed to maximizing independence and quality of life, and work with residents and carers to develop collaborative intervention plans.

Role involves neurological assessments, treatment planning, cognitive rehabilitation, discharge planning, and supervising OT staff.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration is required.
• Experience in neurological rehabilitation and stroke pathways is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Complete neurological assessments and plan/treat rehabilitation.
• Develop interventions to improve ADLs and independence.
• Liaise with community colleagues for complex discharges.
• Supervise OT support staff and students and evaluate outcomes.
• Implement evidence-based therapeutic activities and review care plans.

Skills

Neurological assessment

Treatment planning

Rehabilitation

Cognitive assessment

Therapeutic handling

Environment assessment

Discharge planning

Outcome evaluation

Supervision

Therapeutic activities

Job description

As an Occupational Therapist, you change lives for the better. Join the multidisciplinary team at The Dean Neurological Centre in Gloucester and help people build a brighter future while being supported in your career. It's what delivering great healthcare should feel like. You will be HCPC registered, passionate about working with people with neurological conditions to support their rehabilitation, condition management and maximise their quality of life. You’ll work in partnership with residents and carers to set realistic goals and develop collaborative intervention plans, with regular reviews to monitor progress and adapt. Working as a member of the transdisciplinary team, you’ll ensure that high quality individualised care is delivered, which ensures safety and a commitment to promoting recovery, wellbeing, and maximising independence/quality of life. You will be familiar with the use of outcome measures such as FIM/FAM, CRS-R, WHIM and TOMS, and have experience in managing a designated caseload using knowledge of relevant Occupational Therapy theory. You’ll also have practical experience of completing assessments, planning, implementing evidence-based Occupational Therapy interventions, and evaluating outcomes aligned to care plans. With a strong emphasis on teamwork, you’ll receive support from a regional network of healthcare professionals and enjoy access to a wide variety of training courses to support you reaching your career goals.

As an Occupational Therapist you will be:

• Completing neurological assessments
• Treatment planning and interventions
• Rehabilitation interventions to improve function and independence with ADLs
• Cognitive assessment/rehabilitation
• Using of therapeutic handling skills
• Assessing environment and equipment needs including specialist seating
• Identifying ongoing needs whilst maximising quality of life
• Liaising with community colleagues to facilitate complex discharge planning
• Evaluating outcomes aligned to care plans
• Supervising Occupational Therapy support staff and students
• Implementing and develop evidence-based therapeutic activities

Where you will be working

4 days per week at The Dean Neurological Centre which has 60 beds, based in Gloucester (GL2 9EE). The site is on the outskirts of the town within easy commute from Gloucester, Cheltenham and surrounding villages. 1 day per week at Stanley House which has 41 beds based in Bosbury, Herefordshire (HR8 1HB). Business travel between sites is fully funded, with mileage reimbursed. Both sites deliver specialist 24-hour nursing and therapy services for people with complex long-term neurological conditions who require ongoing support and assistance to maximise functional ability. They specialise in slow stream rehabilitation where the emphasis is placed on maximising each individual's abilities, comfort and quality of life. Bedrooms are fitted with high dependency equipment, including ceiling track hoists, wall mounted suction and oxygen equipment with all rooms adapted to individual requirements. There are also well-equipped therapy facilities and other facilities such as gardens, gym and minibus.

What You’ll Get At Elysium Healthcare

• Annual base salary of £36,900
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window.
• Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals
• Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one‑stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work‑life balance
• Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts
• Life Assurance, for added peace of mind
• Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.
• 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be
• Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time
• Pension contribution, to help secure your future
• Free/subsidised meals and onsite/local free parking

About us

Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 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