Occupational Therapist

Position

Occupational Therapist

Care home: Wytham Lodge

Location: Padiham, Burnley, BB12 7DX

Contract type: Part time, 16 hours per week – 2 days per week (Monday to Friday)

Rate: £16,970 per annum

Care home CQC rating: Good

Wytham Lodge is part of Exemplar Health Care, a leading nursing care provider, supporting adults with acquired brain injuries, complex mental health needs, dementia and physical disabilities.

Occupational Therapists at Wytham Lodge provide specialist assessments, clinical diagnoses and interventions to help residents overcome the challenges they face with completing everyday tasks and activities. You will work as part of a wider Clinical Team to create person‑centred care and rehabilitation plans that maintain and build people’s abilities, support them to achieve their goals and evaluate their outcomes.

• Work alongside residents, their loved ones and professionals to develop and deliver person‑centred occupational therapy interventions.
• Collaborate closely with the Therapy Team (Physiotherapist, Therapy Assistant and Activities Coordinators).
• Be responsible for a clinical caseload.
• Carry out assessments.
• Maintain accurate records for people receiving occupational therapies.
• Promote choice, dignity and independence.

• BSc or MSc in Occupational Therapy.
• HCPC registered.
• Thorough understanding of occupational therapy best practice.
• Demonstrated ability to provide a wide range of occupational therapy interventions and treatments.
• Kind, caring approach.
• Sense of humour and fun.
• Enthusiasm to encourage and motivate others.
• Creative thinking and sound organisational skills.
• Excellent listening and communication skills.

• 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.