Job Description

Pathfinders-Care is a residential Nursing facility based in Ollerton Nottinghamshire that has strong founding values. Pathfinders-Care was founded as a result of a personal experience of poor care witnessed by one of the Founding Directors. It was from that moment the concept of Pathfinders-Care started with the mission in mind to-

Provide high quality care and support.

Provide a modern and safe living and working environment.

Provide stable employment and guaranteed hours.

A pathway of training to develop and offer career pathways for all staff. A social commitment we take very seriously. Empowering staff to upskill, train and increase earnings.

So what is it we do?

We specialise in assisting people with long term conditions and co-morbidities. Progressive conditions, end of life care, trauma, re-enablement and rehabilitation. Providing and promoting quality of life, choice, dignity and independence wherever possible. To be a little more specific, this could be in the form of-

Intense rehabilitation

Slow-stream rehabilitation

Neurological rehabilitation

Respiratory rehabilitation

Respiratory maintenance.

Tracheostomy and Ventilation.

Neurological & palliative symptom management

End of life care / palliative care

Complex Symptom management

This is just an insight into the type of care we deliver but will give you an idea how the job could be rewarding in so many ways.

What will you be doing?

The role of the Occupational Therapist (OT) is to provide high quality holistic therapy to our clients throughout their journey alongside the inter-disciplinary team.

To assess and provide OT assessment and intervention, addressing occupational performance. To involve clients and carers in the development and delivery of goals within the rehabilitation plan To assess, implement and monitor individual client rehabilitation plans Carry out community visits and home assessments to support a client's transition from Pathfinders-Care. Identify a range of specialist equipment to optimise functional independence, quality of life and manage risk
To complete required documentation including clinical notes and comprehensive reports within a timely manner

To ensure accurate recording and monitoring of relevant outcome measures

To apply manual handling principles as outlined by legislation and department procedures

To adhere to and carry out individual client risk assessments

In conjunction with the wider interdisciplinary team, to ensure personal care and nutritional needs of clients are met

To be flexible and able to offer support to other clinical areas as required

Provide supervision and support to junior OTs, assistants and students

To have an awareness of current evidence-based OT practice and research in relevant to the client group

To be involved in service development projects in conjunction with the wider interdisciplinary team.

To be compliant with the clinical governance requirements operating within Pathfinders-Care procedures

To act upon and escalate issues as required following Pathfinders-Care guidance and operating procedures

To adhere to the Royal College of OT code of ethics and professional conduct

What we can offer you to be part of our team?

32,306 a year- 39,027 a year- dependent on experience Weekend enhancement Full induction (6 months) and access to training from day 1 Paid HCPC Registration Overtime paid within 5 days of the shift worked - no waiting until the monthly pay day

Other benefits:

Stated hours contract (no zero hours or annual hours unless requested)

Career training, progression from in house specialised training to NVQs

Regular supervision

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team alongside, Nurses, Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapists and Speech and Language Therapists

Working with experienced staff to mentor you into the role

Contributory pension/saving scheme

Access to a number of nationally recognised training courses and qualifications.

Genuine career progression and development opportunities.

Employee assistance programme including free counselling and legal advice

Free uniforms

Free parking

Subsidised restaurant and vending facilities.

This is a hugely rewarding role and a career to be proud of where every day you will go home knowing you made a positive difference to the lives our patients.

If you wish to discuss the role further before applying, please feel free to call and speak with our Human Resources team on 01623 836639

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 18.10-22.00 per hour

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Discounted or free food Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking
Experience:

Occupational Therapist: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

HCPC (required)
Work Location: In person