Band 6 Occupational Therapist
HCRG Care Group
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Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and dedicated Band 6 Occupational Therapistto joinour new Early Supported Discharge service, working withour dynamic team at Gravesham Community Hospital. As a member of the Early Supported Discharge Team for Stroke patients and other Neurological conditions, you will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality care within the community setting. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate Occupational Therapistto make a real impact in the lives of patients and contribute to the ongoing development of our service.
Gravesham Community Hospital is located a short distance from St Georges ShoppingCentre and is surrounded by well-known food establishments and local coffee shops making it an ideal location to be based from.
This is afull timeposition. The Early Supported Discharge service operates8am - 4pm Monday - Saturday.
A full driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential in order to carry out community visits to patients in their homes and visit other bases.
Main duties of the job
- To provide and develop a high standard of Occupational Therapy (OT) services to the patients with a focus on Early Supportive Discharge for Stroke patients and other Neurological conditions referred to the Community Neuro Rehab Team CNRT
- To provide Occupational Therapy treatment within the community setting and in reaching into the inpatient setting (Sapphire Unit)
- To provide specialist, Neuro focused OT assessments, interventions and advice for patients and relatives, using evidence-based client-centred principles.
- To manage, supervise and develop junior therapists, rehab assistants, apprentices, and students.
- In conjunction with the Band 7 and all other OTs, actively monitor and develop the OT service within CNRT in line with best practice, continuously striving to improve quality of service.
- To maintain a high standard of care and clinical practice in Neurology through liaison with those working in the team and to maintain close working relationships with other senior Occupational Therapists to facilitate integrated and collaborative rehabilitation programmes.
Further information including a full list of responsibilities and requirements can be found in the attached job description.
About us
About the Company
We change lives by transforming health and care.
Established in 2006, we are one of the UKs leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services.Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.
Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. Were a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.
While it doesnt happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and well need to close it earlier than the date weve shown here. If youre keen to join our team, wed love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.
To find out more about HCRG Care Group, please visit https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/about-us-2
Date posted
16 April 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£35,392 to £42,618 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
HCRGCG/TP/40134/9743
Job locations
HCRG Care Group
Gravesend
Kent
DA11 0DG
Employer details
Employer name
HCRG Care Group
Address
HCRG Care Group
Gravesend
Kent
DA11 0DG