Job description

Job responsibilities

We are thrilled to announce the opening of a new 15-bed neurorehabilitation service in Chislehurst, dedicated to offering specialist post-acute rehabilitation, as well as management of long-term neurological conditions, for adults over the age of 18.

Through slow stream rehabilitation, we prioritise the individual needs of our residents by offering an adjusted intensity program tailored to their specific requirements. This adaptable approach ensures that residents can continue their rehabilitation journey at a pace that aligns with their current capabilities while working towards achieving their rehabilitation goals.

Our facility boasts a fully equipped therapy room, complete with a therapy kitchen and gym, providing a comprehensive range of resources to support residents in their recovery process, while the inclusion of communal living areas encourages social interaction. Furthermore, Chislehurst is conveniently situated close to local amenities with good transport links allowing residents easy access to the community.

We are on a mission to build an exceptional team dedicated to delivering the highest standard of care, and we want you to be a vital part of our journey.

What you'll be working:

Our standard working hours are 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. However,we understand the importance of a positive work-life balance, and therefore, if you require some flexibility to better suit your personal or professional needs, we encourage you to discuss this with us, andwe willdo our best to accommodate your preferences where possible.

What you'll be doing:

• Keeping people safe from any harm and protecting their human rights
• Provide highly specialist OT interventions for a complex caseload in your specialist area
• Keep up to date with new treatment methods and be actively involved in research projects relating to specialist area
• Evaluate effectiveness of service and carry out audits where required
• Liaise effectively with multidisciplinary team colleagues
• Provide support and guidance for junior staff and advice with complex cases where necessary assisting in the treatment of such cases
• Be responsible for department training and contribute to training and development of all staff
• Ensure risk management and safety procedures are in place for the OT Department and adhered to
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with all colleagues, visitors, and carers

What to look forward to:

• 25 days plus bank holidays
• Birthday off
• Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities
• Active Reward App giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop
• Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline &App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice
• Asalary sacrificeAegon 5% matched pension
• Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials – like going to the dentist or opticians
• We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme
• Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits
• Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1500by recommending someone you know
• ……and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current HCPC registration
• A relevant degree in Occupational Therapy

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Active Care Group

Address

Chislehurst

Chislehurst

Greater London

BR7 5RU