Occupational Therapist Neuro

Job description

About

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

The Dean

Neuro

logical

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

deliver

s

specialist 24-hour nursing and therapy services for people with

c

omplex 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.  

B

edrooms

are

fitted with high dependency equipment, including ceiling track hoists, wall mounted suction and oxygen equipment.

, with a

ll rooms adapt

ed

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, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:

Competitive Annual Salary

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