Senior Occupational Therapist

NHS; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 46,000; Full time

Job description

This is a Senior Occupational Therapist role at The Dean Neurological Centre, a service for people with Acquired Brain Injuries (ABI) and progressive neurological conditions. The successful candidate will be responsible for promoting health and independence by delivering high-quality occupational therapy assessments and interventions, as well as providing clinical leadership, supervision, and consultation to the wider multidisciplinary team.

Main duties of the job

The Senior Occupational Therapist will be instrumental in demonstrating highly specialist expertise and skills in areas such as occupational engagement, environmental adaptation, and the development and maintenance of skills needed for meaningful participation. They will have experience in managing a designated caseload using theoretical and practical knowledge, completing assessments, planning and implementing interventions, and evaluating outcomes aligned to care plans. The role also involves providing compassionate and effective leadership to junior staff, ensuring the delivery of occupational therapy student placements, and supporting the completion of appraisals and personal development plans.

About us

The Dean Neurological Centre is part of Elysium Healthcare, a stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a network of over 90 services across England and Wales. Elysium Healthcare is part of the global Ramsay Health Care network, which employs over 86,000 people worldwide.

Job responsibilities

Your responsibilities as a Senior Occupational Therapist will include:

• Communicating effectively with a range of clinicians, managers, directors, associate directors, people who access services, carers/supporter/family members, stakeholders and agencies
• Providing compassionate and effective leadership to junior staff including support staff and assistants
• Ensuring the delivery of occupational therapy student placements
• Supporting the completion of appraisals/personal development plans with junior staff
• To be responsible for the development and implementation of appropriate policies, protocols and care pathways

To be a successful Senior Occupational Therapist you will need:

• Occupational Therapy profession qualification
• UK HCPC Registration
• Extensive experience of applying occupational frames of reference and approaches
• Demonstrates evidence of highly effective clinical reasoning skills
• Highly specialist knowledge of relevant assessment and treatment models
• Knowledge of how to work with neurodiverse individuals

What you will get:

• Annual salary of up to £46,000
• Welcome Bonus of £3,600
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays) – plus your birthday off!
• Subsidised meals and parking
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance.
• Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals.
• Pension contribution to secure your future.
• Life Assurance for added peace of mind.
• Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time.

Location:

The Dean Neurological Centre has 60 beds in Gloucester (GL2 9EE), which is on the outskirts of the town within easy commute from Gloucester, Cheltenham and surrounding villages. The Centre delivers 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. It specialises 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.

About your next employer

You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is an 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. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility and are committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of service users. Candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• The successful candidate must hold an Occupational Therapy profession qualification and be registered with the UK HCPC. They should have extensive experience of applying occupational frames of reference and approaches, demonstrate highly effective clinical reasoning skills, and possess highly specialist knowledge of relevant assessment and treatment models. Experience in working with neurodiverse individuals is also 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.