Occupational Therapist

Marmaduke, Hull

Occupational Therapist

Marmaduke, Hull, HU3
Hours: 40 hours per week
Salary: £12.24 per hour

Do you want to be part of brand new service from the beginning, creating something special in Hull?

This role is being advertised for a new specialist centre which means you have the fantastic opportunity to help create the most outstanding home and team environment.

Marmaduke is in the process of being built and is due to open in Spring 2021, when complete it will be an amazing care home with a difference! It will arguably be the most fabulous home in the area for 18 adults with complex needs and we are now recruiting!

The unique layout at Marmaduke means that we can care for adults with a vast array of complex mental and physical health needs and associated challenging behaviours.
 
With excellent career development and the unique opportunity to be part of a team where you can make the difference and every day better.
 
We are looking for a dynamic and innovative Occupational therapist to support the therapy services in Marmaduke, alongside a Physiotherapist and Therapy Assistant.  Together you will be developing personal centred carepathways as part of individual rehabilitation for the service users. Your enthusiasm, warmth and compassion is fundamental in helping our service users to feel respected, included and cared for.  Working with our team of specialist nurses and support workers you will be expected to contribute to integrated care planning with the aim of enabling our services users to reach their goals.
 
We are looking for an Occupational Therapist to join our therapy services in Ribble View, alongside the support of a Physiotherapist and Therapy Assistant.  Your enthusiasm, warmth and compassion are fundamental in helping our service users to feel respected, included and cared for.  Working with our team of specialist nurses and support workers you will be expected to contribute to integrated care planning with the aim of enabling our services users to reach their goals.
 
Key Duties:
• Taking responsibility for a clinical caseload
• Carrying out assessments and reviews, (including neuro and cognitive rehabilitation, facilitating independence with skills for life) ensuring that service users receive appropriate treatment
• Using appropriate communication skills and tools to communicate with service users
• Monitoring, evaluating and recording patient progress, modifying treatment plans as required
• Liaising with agencies including GPs, consultants, hospital staff, PCTs and social services
• Liaising with the nursing team and care staff at the care home.
• Working as part of a team
• Delegation of therapy to assistant therapist, activities co-ordinators and support workers
• Lead professional for the Activities service
• Attend MDT meetings
• Be an advocate for therapy for the service user
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive documentation in line with legal requirements
• Assisting with the training of other health care staff as required
 
Requirements:
We expect that you will be a qualified Occupational Therapist with at least 1-year post qualification experience, ideally from within the private sector however this is not essential.  HCPC Registered. Experience acquired brain injury, mental health, and neurological care would also be advantageous, however, full training is provided via our comprehensive induction.
 
Benefits:
• 25 days holiday (plus stats 34 days)
• Exemplar rewards – childcare vouchers, retail discounts and vouchers.
• Employee assistance program – 24 hour helpline.
• Pension plan.
• Refer a friend scheme - Up to £1,500
• Free car parking.
• Paid DBS - Worth £44
• Outstanding career progression.
• Comprehensive 4-day induction program.
 
Additional info/about Exemplar:
 
Exemplar provides the highest levels of quality care, and that means care for our staff as well as the people in our community homes. When you join Exemplar, you bring your energy and commitment to delivering the best care possible. Our mission is to make every day better for everyone we care for and work with. 
 
At Exemplar, we enhance the lives of our services users, families and staff by providing everyone with the opportunity to develop, grow and reach their potential - irrespective of health.
 
Exemplars Core Values:
 
Fun
Integrity
Responsive
Success
Teamwork
 
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