Occupational Therapy

NHS; Banstead; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-quality care provider in Banstead is seeking an experienced assistant to join their multidisciplinary team, supporting registered occupational therapists. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 1 year's experience in health and social care, strong communication skills, and a GCSE education level or equivalent. Responsibilities include assisting in therapy sessions, documenting patient progress, and working collaboratively across disciplines. Flexibility for varying shifts is required. Join us to make a difference in caring for adults with neurological conditions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year's experience within health & social care.
• Evidence of CPD/post-graduate courses.
• Flexibility to work on Saturdays and Bank Holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist registered occupational therapists in clinical service delivery.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams for patient interventions.
• Document patient participation and therapy session progress.

Skills

Ability to work across professional disciplines

Excellent problem solving & negotiation skills

Excellent communication in English

Ability to work well under pressure

Creative with enthusiasm

Education

GCSE education level or equivalent

Job description

Fairlie Healthcare Group is a leading provider of high-quality care which was established in 1999. We specialise in caring for adults with neurological conditions, as well as patients with tracheostomies, and who require ventilator support.

We currently have three homes, Fairlie House which is in West Norwood with 45 beds, Highfield House which is located in Purley with 45 beds and finally, Woodstown House in Banstead with 40 beds, which opened its doors to its first residents in April 2021. All three homes have achieved the highest rating from the Care Quality Commission, and we continually strive to maintain our Outstanding rating.

Main duties of the job

Scope:-

• To be responsible to take on a generic role and work as an assistant to therapists as part of the multi-disciplinary team, with supervision from qualified therapist(s).
• To provide general / specific therapeutic care as detailed by therapist for patients with long-term neurological conditions.
• The post-holder should be demonstrate proficient and competent to work across professional disciplines/ boundaries within a multidisciplinary framework.

About us

The Fairlie Healthcare Group is a leading provider of high-quality care, and we were established in 1999. We specialise in caring for adults with neurological conditions, as well as patients with tracheostomies and who require ventilator support.

Our new career pathway means that whatever skills and experience you currently possess, you could fit into our pathway and progress your career with The Fairlie Healthcare Group, gaining specialist competencies and personal development along the way.

We are now looking for more outstanding staff to join us on this exciting journey.

Job responsibilities

Clinical

To be responsible for:

• Supporting and assisting registered occupational therapists both clinically and administratively in the provision of a high quality clinical service.
• Working with colleagues of all disciplines in the provision of a multidisciplinary intervention.
• Working with professional standard of the College of Occupational Therapist.
• Following research and evidence based practice as they are introduced to the service implementing change as requested by registered occupational therapist.
• Developing and maintaining their skills and knowledge as required according to the post holders grade and post. Also to be responsiblefor all clinical responsibilities in all aspects in their own practice.
• Observing and documenting a patients participation, reactions, and progress from therapy session. And they should be able to demonstrate high standard of report writing in English.
• Escorting and planning patients for out patient appointments and ability to carry out basic nursing care (e.g emptying urinary bag, feeding) during appointments.

Person Specification

Experience

• Ability to work across professional disciplines/ boundaries within a multidisciplinary framework
• GCSE education level or equivalent
• Minimum of 1 years experience within health & social care
• Evidence of CPD / post-graduate courses
• Working efficiently and effectively within long-term neurological conditions clinical environment and ability to use available resources
• Excellent problem solving & negotiation skills
• Able to work well under pressure
• Excellent communication in English and interpersonal skills
• Ability to interact with a multidiscipline team
• Ability to work across professional disciplines/ boundaries within a multidisciplinary framework
• GCSE education level or equivalent
• Minimum of 1 years experience within health & social care
• Evidence of CPD / post-graduate courses
• Willing and motivational attitude
• Creative with a genuine interest and enthusiasm in the work you do
• Flexibility to work on a Saturday, Bank Holidays aswell as early/late shifts
• Ability to travel to other locations as required

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.