Occupational Therapist (Band 5) - Ely (FTC)

MAIN PURPOSETo work as part of a multi/interdisciplinary team providing occupational therapy input within the Brainkind neurobehavioural model to People We Support with acquired brain injury (ABI). To liaise with internal and external professionals, family members and People We Support, Clinical / Professional Practice

To work within a specialist clinical area as an autonomous professional, using and developing skills and knowledge in neurological rehabilitation with support and supervision of a more senior OT. To accept professional accountability and responsibility.

With the support and supervision from a senior OT, to manage and prioritise a caseload of People We Support with complex mental/physical health needs and/or challenging behaviour.

With the support and supervision from a senior OT, to complete the OT process and to use evidence based/service user centred principles and clinical reasoning to assess, formulate a treatment plan, implement, and evaluate intervention.

Leadership

With supervision from a more senior OT manage a designated workload, identify priorities, and manage time and resources effectively.

Act where performance and practice of self and others should be recognised, reported, or improved.

To support and challenge others to maintain health, safety, and security at work, report actual or potential problems and suggest solutions.

To promote the profession and the organisation and use and develop partnerships across organisation and agency boundaries.

Brainkind is a charity that aims to improve the lives of peoplewith brain injuries in the UK.Our assessment centres, rehabilitation units and hospitals use expert neurorehabilitation to support people to regain the skills they have lost. We treat people with a range of brain injuries sustained through trauma, illness, substance abuse and more to recover and meet their personal goals.Our employees are incredibly passionate about the jobs they do you will find a dedicated team spirit across our services and amazing colleagues who always pull together and look out for each other., Brainkind is a charity that aims to improve the lives of peoplewith brain injuries in the UK.Our assessment centres, rehabilitation units and hospitals use expert neurorehabilitation to support people to regain the skills they have lost. We treat people with a range of brain injuries sustained through trauma, illness, substance abuse and more to recover and meet their personal goals.Our employees are incredibly passionate about the jobs they do youll find a strong team spirit across our services and amazing colleagues who always pull together and look out for each other.

You can look forward to excellent benefits, including handy discounts on many brands and services.

• A competitive salary of£20,748 per annum


• Excellent training and support


• Company Pension


• Group life assurance.


• Eye voucher scheme


• Nationwide employee staff discounts incl. eating out and shopping.


• Blue Light Card: provides those in the NHS, emergency services, social care sector and armed forces with discounts online and in-store.


We also put a big focus on employee wellbeing and support. It matters to us that you feel at your best. Career development is a priority. We will ensure you get all the training and learning opportunities you need to achieve your goals.