Specialist Occupational Therapist

Neuro Rehab Times; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job description

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

At Active Care Group, we believe that recovery is more than just a physical process—it's about rediscovering the passions that define us. Take Andrew, for example. After an Acute Ischaemic Stroke in March 2023, his future as an artist and tutor seemed uncertain. But through the compassionate care and support he received at Blackheath Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre, Andrew not only regained his strength but also reignited his love for art, even holding an exhibition on the ward. His journey culminated in ringing the Recovery Bell, symbolising his triumph over adversity.

Join Us in Making a Difference

If you’re passionate about helping individuals like Andrew reclaim their lives and identities, we invite you to join our team. At Active Care Group, we empower our therapists to deliver patient-centred, innovative care. Your expertise and ideas are not just welcomed—they're vital to helping our patients succeed.

Why Work With Us?

Greater Autonomy and Flexibility: Say goodbye to the frustrations of bureaucracy. We empower our therapists to make swift, effective decisions that enhance patient care.

Specialised Neurorehabilitation Experience: Work in our renowned Blackheath Brain Injury Rehabilitation Unit, where you’ll have the opportunity to support patients with a wide range of complex conditions.

Supportive, Multidisciplinary Team: Join a collaborative MDT that delivers high-quality, holistic care, prioritising the needs and rights of our patients.

Professional Growth and Development: Access specialised training programmes, including postgraduate opportunities, to advance your skills in neurorehabilitation and beyond.

If you are committed to delivering high-quality care and want to be part of a team that truly makes a difference, we encourage you to apply today.

What you'll be working:

Our standard working hours are 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. However, we understand the importance of a positive work-life balance, and therefore, if you require some flexibility to better suit your personal or professional needs, we encourage you to discuss this with us, and we will do our best to accommodate your preferences where possible.

What you'll be doing:

• Develop, carry out, and generalise safe, innovative, evidence-based treatments, underpinned by the principles of neuroplasticity and motor re-learning.
• Plan and prioritise a complex clinical caseload.
• Assist the MDT in diagnosis, problem formulation and planning of rehabilitation programmes.
• Function as a Key Worker/Named Therapist to ensure active coordination and management of the therapeutic programme to achieve the agreed rehabilitation goals.
• Play a key role in planning safe discharges.
• Prescribe and provide equipment for our patients during their rehabilitation journey.
• Provide intervention as part of an MDT approach and be involved in MDT service developments.
• Maintain records and clinical notes in line with company policy and RCOT guidelines.
• Ensure effective and timely communication at all levels (with patients, families, the MDT and external agencies).
• Contribute to the in-service education and training programme for the wider MDT.
• Supervise junior staff including assistants and students.
• Keep people safe from harm and protect their human rights.

What you'll have:

• HCPC registration
• RCOT registration
• Previous experience of working in a neurorehabilitation setting
• Ability to motivate patients over long periods
• Successful candidates will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check.

We also want to ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable facilities to participate in job applications or interviews to perform essential job functions. To support this, we are a Disability Confident committed employer.

What to look forward to:

• Free lunch when on duty
• 25 days plus bank holidays
• 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 salary sacrifice Aegon 5% matched pension
• 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.