Laverstock Care Centre
This role will be at Laverstock Inpatient Rehab Unit in Salisbury as part of an experienced multidisciplinary team, working with clients who have complex neurological conditions including Stroke, Traumatic Brain Injuries and Spinal Injuries. There may be the opportunity for outpatient and community work alongside the inpatient caseload, as well as working alongside therapists at other local Hobbs clinics. Supervision and training will be provided, as well as access to exciting CPD opportunities, including working with advanced neurotechnologies and involvement in national and global research projects
• A supportive, friendly, and experienced clinical team who are passionate about rehabilitation
Development of clinical skills through 1:1 and group supervision, training, and networking opportunities across the company including support to access external training and CPD events
• Development of CPD through an extensive programme of internal CPD activities, in-service training, and service development projects
• A strong rehabilitation research culture within the company, with opportunities to be involved in research projects and teaching through the MINT concept
• Attending regular team meetings and becoming part of the experienced company-wide Occupational Therapy team with a range of varied specialisms
• Annual appraisal with individualised and personal CPD objectives
• Belonging to a dynamic, growing company with opportunities for professional and service development, at a local, national and international level
Laverstock Care Centre, London Rd, Bishopdown, Salisbury SP1 3HP
• Assessing patients with acquired physical and cognitive impairments using a range of formal and informal assessments
• Practice safely within the legal and ethical boundaries of the profession. Formulate patient-centred goals in conjunction with MDT. Create and provide one-to-one intervention to patients with acquired physical and cognitive impairments, using a comprehensive knowledge of evidence-informed practice and treatment options
• Evaluate patients’ progress using published outcome measures. Liaising regularly with the Hobbs MDT and wider care team. Organise and plan the Occupational therapy caseload at Laverstock Neuro rehab unit in conjunction with the service lead and other clinical team members to meet the patient’s and service needs, readjusting plans as situations change or arise
• Maintain up-to-date and accurate clinical notes using site-specific software and local procedures. Write high-quality patient reports, including MDT discharge reports for inpatients. Attend and contribute to patient and family meetings, both face-to-face and via video
• Recognised Occupational Therapy degree qualification or equivalent
• HCPC registration
• Member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapy
• Knowledge and understanding of Occupational Therapy assessment and treatment approaches relating to acquired neurological conditions
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience of working as an integrated member of a multidisciplinary team
• Neurological rehabilitation experience across the clinical pathway
• Commitment to developing self and others through training, supervision and mentoring
• Innovative and creative thinking with vision to improve and develop services for the future
• Confidence engaging with local community services including facilitating patients within the community
• Ability to work flexibly and adapt to the changing needs of the service
• Experience of Neurological splinting and work with spinal cord injuries would be a bonus
