Senior Specialist Occupational Therapist

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Specialist Occupational Therapist to work as part of a multidisciplinary team, providing occupational therapy within the Neurobehavioral model for individuals with acquired brain injury (ABI). The organization is committed to supporting service users through expert neurorehabilitation, enabling them to regain lost skills and improve their quality of life.

As part of a dedicated and compassionate team, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to a positive, supportive environment where collaboration and empathy are key to success. You will also be part of an organization that values career development, offering excellent training and learning opportunities to help you achieve your goals.

Main Purpose:

To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, providing occupational therapy input to service users with ABI, leading the OT provision within the service, and liaising with both internal and external professionals, as well as family members and service users.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a caseload of service users with complex mental/physical health needs and/or challenging behaviour.
• Provide evidence-based interventions and assessments tailored to each service user’s needs.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate therapeutic programmes, ensuring that treatment is aligned with neurobehavioral models.
• Delegate tasks to colleagues according to their competencies and oversee their progress.
• Perform detailed risk assessments and keep these regularly updated.
• Work with external agencies and family members to ensure service users receive comprehensive care.
• Support and supervise junior colleagues and other healthcare professionals as required.
• Carry out interventions that address the service users' social, lifestyle, and occupational needs.

About You:

The ideal candidate will possess:

• A diploma or degree in occupational therapy and be registered with the HCPC.
• Expertise in neurological rehabilitation and the ability to work autonomously.
• Experience prioritising and managing a complex caseload.
• Excellent communication skills, including report writing and formulation of complex risk assessments.
• A valid UK driving licence.

Rewards:

• A competitive salary of £46,148 - £52,809 per annum (DOE)
• 38 days of annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Group life assurance and company pension scheme
• Eye care voucher scheme
• Long service and staff recognition awards
• Free parking and nationwide employee discounts (including eating out and shopping)
• Blue Light Card providing discounts for those in the NHS, emergency services, social care, and armed forces

Interested?

If you believe this opportunity is right for you, apply today by clicking the "Apply Now" button.