Occupational Therapist – Ware, Hertfordshire  

Location: Westgate House Care Centre, Tower Road, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 7LP

Salary: £38,000 to £42,000 (FTE) a year, depending on experience

Hours: Up to 40 hours per week

Job type: Flexible, Full time or Part time (minimum of 3 days)

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We are looking for an Occupational Therapist, Band 6 and upwards, (will consider Band 5 depending on skills and experience) to work in our rehabilitation unit that consists of 13 beds within our care home based in Ware, Hertfordshire.

You will provide Occupational Therapy assessment, advice and rehabilitation to residents discharged from hospital for further rehabilitation.

You will be an experienced Occupational Therapist with good clinical knowledge within the elderly care sector and within a rehabilitation unit.

What’s in it for you?

The Butterfly Benefits:

• Blue Light Card (employee discount scheme)
• Byond Prepayment Card (employee cashback card)
• Extras Discounts (employee discount scheme)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Employee of the month
• Team social events
• Staff wellness fund
• Loyalty and long-service awards

Employment Perks:

• Competitive pay rates with enhanced pay on bank holidays
• Support in achieving additional qualifications, including nationally recognised qualifications
• Comprehensive induction with a work buddy to help you settle in
• Free training and development

About the role:

• Undertake OT assessments and provide rehabilitation to residents discharged from hospital and the community, for further rehabilitation
• Provide OT advice to residents, carers, family and multidisciplinary team members
• Conduct off site access visits as necessary to identify equipment requirements and ensure safe discharge
• Attend Multidisciplinary Team meetings to review our residents needs and plan discharge
• Accurately maintain records and document in a timely manner
• Attend and participate in team meetings and in-service training
• Provide training to care staff on assembly of equipment for residents
• As part of a team within a Nursing Home, take interest in our residents throughout the home, as well as with the Intermediate Care Clients and assist in activities for residents providing exercise where appropriate
• Ensure Health & Safety standards are monitored and any shortfalls identified and reported to the Home Manager
• Have full knowledge of, and take responsibility, to ensure adherence to infection control policies and procedures at all times

About you:

• The right to live and work in the UK 
• A caring nature, positive attitude and the ability to work in a team
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• BSc (Hons) or equivalent Occupational Therapy qualification and HCPC Registration is essential to be considered
• Previous experience of working with the elderly is desirable but not essential as full training is provided

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we receive suitable applications, therefore, an early submission is encouraged. Due to a high volume of applications, if you do not hear from us within 5 working days, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

Westgate Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

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