Senior Occupational Therapist - West Yorkshire
Wykewood, Wyke

About this job

Care home

Wykewood

Huddersfield Road

Huddersfield Road

Bradford

BD12 8AA

Region

Yorkshire

Salary

£40,000 per annum

Type

Permanent - Full Time

Senior Occupational Therapist - West Yorkshire
Wykewood, Wyke

Position: Senior Occupational Therapist – West Yorkshire
Care home: Multisite covering four services across the West Yorkshire region
Location: Ravensdale – Leeds, Copperfields – Leeds, Hillside Court – Leeds, Wykewood - Bradford
Contract type: Full time permanent position
Rate: £40,000 per annum

 

Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist with a positive and can-do attitude? 

Join us as our new Senior Occupational Therapist working across four complex care services within West Yorkshire!

As a Senior Occupational Therapist, you’ll play a vital role in supporting us to achieve our mission of making every day better for adults living with complex needs.

You’ll provide a high quality occupational therapy service for the people in your homes, to maximise their independence and empower them to live their best lives.

You’ll lead and supervise Junior Therapists or Therapy Assistants across the homes you support to ensure delivery of evidence-based, high quality therapy and rehabilitation.

 

About Exemplar Health Care 

Exemplar Health Care is a leading provider of nursing care for adults living with a range of complex needs.

Our homes support people with specific conditions and disabilities such as Huntington’s disease, brain injuries, spinal injuries, mental health needs, learning disabilities or dementia.

Across all of our homes, one thing remains the same - our Occupational Therapists play a vital role in empowering people to live their best lives!

 

About the role

In this role, you’ll provide specialist assessments, clinical diagnoses and interventions to help people overcome the challenges they face with completing everyday tasks or activities.

You’ll work with the wider Care Team and Clinical Team to create person-centred care plans, support people to achieve their goals and evaluate their outcomes.

No two days will ever be the same, but your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

  • being responsible for a clinical caseload

  • working alongside the people we support, their loved ones and professionals to develop and deliver person-centred occupational therapy interventions

  • leading and collaborating closely with the Therapy Team (Junior Physiotherapists, Junior Occupational Therapists and Therapy Assistants in your homes

  • carrying out assessments 

  • maintaining accurate records for people receiving occupational therapy

  • promoting choice, dignity and independence.

Download our job description to read more.

About you

Above all, you’re someone who identifies with our values of fun, integrity, responsiveness, success and teamwork.

You’re someone who also has:

  • a thorough understanding of occupational therapy best practice  

  • the ability to demonstrate an excellent range of occupational therapy interventions and treatments

  • great leadership skills, able to inspire and motivate a team 

  • a kind and caring approach

  • a sense of humour and fun

  • a positive, can-do attitude

  • lots of enthusiasm to encourage and motivate others 

  • creative thinking and organisational skills 

  • great listening and communication skills

To apply for this role, you must have a BSc or MSc in Occupational Therapy and be HCPC registered.

 What we offer

We offer great rewards and perks including: 

  • regular supervision, peer support, learning opportunities and career prospects 

  • retail and lifestyle discounts

  • free DBS check

  • 24/7 counselling and support

  • Blue Light Card eligibility

 How to apply

Sound good? We’d love to hear from you. Click the button to ‘APPLY NOW’. 

For an informal chat about joining us, you can call our Nurse Talent Specialist Grace on 07375 926 210 or email gcockroft@exemplarhc.com

Please note, applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We’re unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

 

About Exemplar Health Care

Exemplar Health Care operates over 50 care homes across the UK and is the nation’s leading provider of complex care.

Our commitment to quality is reflected in our homes, where the percentage of 'Good' and 'Outstanding' CQC ratings far exceeds the national average.

Unlike other providers, our staffing levels are based on individual need. This means you’ll have more time to provide truly person-centered care, making a real difference in the lives of those you support.

About our care

What's happening at Exemplar Health Care

Our care

The people we support have unique needs and stories, but one thing stays the same across all our homes - we empower individuals to achieve personal goals in a safe and supportive environment.

Induction

Every new colleague attends an induction to learn about our company and complete mandatory and role-specific training, equipping you with the skills and knowledge to deliver exceptional care.

Career development

Whether your goals are in care, nursing, management, quality or support, we provide the confidence, skills and knowledge to help you excel in your role and advance your career, if you wish.

Colleague wellbeing

Happy, healthy colleagues mean better care for those we support. We offer a range of initiatives to ensure our colleagues thrive in safe and supportive environments.

Rewards and benefits

From paid RCNi Learning access and NMC PIN payments for nurses to lifestyle and retail discounts for everyone, our rewards ensure your career is as fulfilling as it is rewarding.

Colleague stories

From care homes to central support services, everyone plays a vital role. Hear from colleagues across various roles about what it’s like to work with us.

Getting to Wykewood

Huddersfield Road

Wyke

Bradford

BD12 8AA

01274 046900
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