Job Description

Come and join one of the UK's largest providers in complex care. We proudly employ over 4000+ people - no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone.

The

Frenchay Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre

in Bristol, provides high-quality inpatient neurological rehabilitation for individuals with complex brain injury and neurological conditions. As the Level 1 Neurorehabilitation Service for the South West, we offer 52 beds across both intensive (Level 1) and slower stream (Level 2) rehabilitation pathways. We are proud to be run in partnership with North Bristol NHS Trust, combining clinical excellence with compassionate care.


We are offering an exciting opportunity to join and support our Occupational Therapy team as an Occupational Therapy Assistant. This role will involve supporting individuals who have a wide range of physical, cognitive and communication difficulties, to develop their independence in their activities of daily living. You will also assist with routine therapy-related and departmental tasks to ensure smooth delivery of our rehabilitation programmes


On the job training will be provided and you will be supported to develop within the role through regular supervision and appraisal. This position offers the successful post-holder to work as part of a multidisciplinary team that includes Speech and Language Therapists, Physiotherapists, Neuropsychologists, Doctors, Nurses, Rehabilitation Technicians and Rehabilitation Assistants.


We are interested in applicants who:

have a keen interest in Occupational Therapy, brain injury and rehabilitation are passionate about helping those with disabilities to maximise their potential have excellent interpersonal and organisational skills work well in a team are dynamic and enthusiastic

For an informal discussion please call Jess Rubie-Todd (Deputy Lead OT) or Ally George (Deputy Lead OT) on:

0117 9562697

This advert will close once we have received a sufficient number of applications.

Please note: the unit works in partnership with North Bristol Trust but the employment contract is with Active Care Group, not the NHS.

What you'll be working:

This role is 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, fixed term for 1 year.

What to look forward to:

25 days plus bank holidays Birthday 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

1500

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