Occupational Therapist
Are you passionate about enhancing the comfort and quality of life for older people? Nightingale Hammerson is excited to announce openings for two dedicated Occupational Therapists to join our team!
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Nightingale Hammerson is a leading specialist in the care of older people, supporting over 250 Residents from the Jewish community. We have two care homes- Nightingale House in Clapham and Hammerson House, Wohl Campus in East Finchley. We provide residential, nursing, dementia, respite, and palliative care.
We understand the importance of personalised care that centralises the needs of the Resident, with an on-site therapy team, which includes a dietitian, and a wealth of activities for Residents to enjoy.
We are incredibly proud that Nightingale House is rated “Outstanding” and Hammerson House, Wohl Campus as “Good” in its first year of opening, by the Care Quality Commission (CQC)
Following recent promotions in our team, we are thrilled to be able to offer two Occupational Therapy positions! If you have a passion for working with older people and for delivering true Occupational Therapy, this could be the role for you.
The Role
You’ll be working as part of a dedicated Multidisciplinary team supporting older people with a range of needs from residential to nursing, palliative care to rehabilitation and dementia care.
Our service is quite unique and probably something you’ve not come across before. You will be able use your Occupational Therapy skills to support our Residents to participate in meaningful activities and occupations with a relationship-centred approach.
What will your typical day involve?
You will provide a wide variety of therapeutic treatments, addressing both health and general well-being. This includes carrying out personal and environmental assessments for new admissions and internal transfers, ensuring that each Resident’s needs are thoroughly evaluated and met.
Your responsibilities will also involve conducting seating assessments and making postural adjustments for wheelchairs and static chairs, ensuring the comfort and safety of our Residents. Additionally, you will document and communicate with appropriate teams to ensure that all advice and plans are kept up to date.
Taking an active role in the therapy team, you will participate in team meetings, collaborate with colleagues, and contribute to maintaining a safe, clean, and effective working environment. You will also hold multi-disciplinary meetings, liaising with relatives and external agencies as necessary to ensure comprehensive care for our Residents.
Who are we looking for?
If you desire to make a positive contribution to the lives of others, please keep reading ahead!
You hold HCPC professional registration and have experience working with older adults, including those living with dementia. Your ability to efficiently multitask and complete duties promptly ensures that you deliver timely care.
Additionally, your strong communication skills enable you to effectively connect with Residents, their families, colleagues, and external agencies, fostering seamless collaboration and care.
What is in it for you?
- Car parking on site (Nightingale House)
- Transport from East Finchley Tube Station (Hammerson House)
- Access to the Apples and Honey Nightingale preschool and daycare on-site (Nightingale House)
- A friendly, supportive, team working environment
- Highly competitive rates of pay
- Training & development opportunities
- Flexible working patterns
- 25 days including bank holiday annual leave, increasing over time
- Subsidised staff restaurant (Nightingale and Hammerson House)
- Refer a friend bonus scheme (T&C applied)
- Cycle to work scheme
For more information on our benefits, please click here.
Hours
Full Time – 37.5 hours a week on a rota across both sites
Salary Scale
Up to £21.63 per hour
Apply Now
If you meet the above requirements, we would love to hear from you!
It is very important to us that, as well as meeting the job description, you can bring a wealth of experience and qualities that make you ideal for working with the elderly on a daily basis.
Values:
Embrace and embody our core values of Compassion, Respect, Excellence, Dignity, Integrity, and Teamwork.
Safeguarding
Our positions are subject to Enhanced DBS Disclosures which will be completed upon successful application. All applications will be dealt with on an individual basis in accordance with our policy and organizational requirements.
Diversity
We champion diversity and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and residents we serve. You’ll find an inclusive environment where you can be yourself and where everyone is driven by the same purpose – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world.
- Department
- Care
- Locations
- Nightingale House, Hammerson House
Workplace & Culture
Nightingale Hammerson employs over 350 team members.
Our teams of healthcare professionals, nurses, dementia nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, engagement specialists, maintenance, housekeeping, porters and administration staff are all part of one team. Each team member works together to support the delivery of best care for each of our residents.
We are a hugely diverse charity and each team member is supported to develop their professional credentials and their personal well-being. We know our staff make a real difference and always seek to acknowledge their achievements.
About Nightingale Hammerson
Occupational Therapist
Are you passionate about enhancing the comfort and quality of life for older people? Nightingale Hammerson is excited to announce openings for two dedicated Occupational Therapists to join our team!
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