Occupational Therapy Technician Birmingham, England
Job description
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We have an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Occupational Therapy Technician to join the team at Hunters Moor Neurological Rehabilitation Centre in Birmingham.
Hunters Moor is a Level 2 rehabilitation setting accommodating 42 patients requiring neurorehabilitation which may include complex physical rehabilitation needs. Individuals are usually admitted directly from an acute hospital setting or Level 1 rehab setting once they are medically stable. At Hunters Moor, they are able to continue the rehabilitation they were unable to complete whilst in hospital. The site is part of the wider Active Care Group Neuro Network (consisting of 25+ sites) nationally and we focus on the use of clinical expertise, innovation and technology to meet patient’s expectations of rehabilitation goals and has embedded the use of REHACOM, an evidenced based innovation utilised for improving cognitive functioning. We have established referral pathways within a formal collaboration of health and care cross Birmingham and Solihull (BSOL).
Through our person-centred and evidence-based approach to rehabilitation, we aim to maximise independence and recovery whilst equipping people with the skills to return home or to a supported environment.
Individuals and their family work with the MDT (multi-disciplinary team) to set goals around their physical progress, functional abilities, future independence, leisure and work activities and communication.
We’re committed to raising standards and improving outcomes for our patients and have put in place a range of measures to establish a robust and integrated Quality & Governance strategy.
Patients benefit from access to our on-site doctor and neuro-specialist team consisting of Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Physiotherapists, Therapy Technicians, specialist Nurses and Rehabilitation Assistants.
Specialist Nurses are able to provide care to those with ongoing neurological nursing needs including respiratory and tracheostomy care, diabetes, epilepsy, wound management, stoma care, enteral feeding and management of long term intravenous access points.
Our wonderful team understand that a holistic approach is necessary to ensure that those in our care are safe, happy, and healthy. We promote and fulfil the company values of being caring, honest, pro-active, and empowering for those we support.
What you'll be working:
We can be flexible but you will work a total of 37.5 hours per week
What you'll be doing:
- Support in providing a high standard of Occupational Therapy (OT) to service users
- Comfortable to provide personal hygiene/continence care as required
- Work and act as a key member of the team, supporting each patient in the achievement of their planned outcomes
- Carry out manual handling with residents and equipment
- Accurately record all patient intervention and plans in the medical notes
- Receive clinical supervision and participate in personal development appraisal
- Attend mandatory and professional training as required
- Liaise with family, carers and significant others where appropriate to ensure patient’s needs are met to a high standard
- Develop and maintain good working relationships with colleagues, visitors, carers, members of the multi-disciplinary care team and senior professional and managerial staff
What you'll have:
- Experience working in the care sector ideally within a Rehabilitation setting
- Dedicated to promoting residents independence
- Excellent listening and communication skills
- Willingness to complete training
We also want to ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable facilities to participate in job applications or interviews to perform essential job functions. To support this, we are a Disability Confident committed employer.
What to look forward to:
25 days plus bank holidaysBirthday 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
A Nest Personal Pension account
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 £1000 by 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
