Specialist Occupational Therapist
Location: London
Pay: up to £50,000 per annum
Start date: ASAP
Contract: Permanent
Join our client's dynamic team as a Specialist Occupational Therapist!
Are you ready to take your career to the next level? We have an incredible opportunity for a Specialist Occupational Therapist (Band 6 equivalent) to join our client's vibrant and supportive therapy team at the prestigious Brain Injury Rehabilitation Unit in London!
Why You’ll Love Working With Us:
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State-of-the-Art Facility: Our unit boasts a 19-bed Level 1 Highly Specialist Cognitive-Behavioural ward and an 18-bed Level 2 Neurorehabilitation ward, both dedicated to providing top-notch care for patients with physical and cognitive impairments from acquired or traumatic brain injuries.
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Multidisciplinary Excellence: Be part of an enthusiastic, supportive, and highly experienced multidisciplinary team, including experts in neurology, neuropsychiatry, neuropsychology, nursing, physiotherapy, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, and social work.
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Innovative Approach: Our renowned centre for complex neurorehabilitation focuses on clinical expertise, innovation, and cutting-edge technology to help patients achieve their rehabilitation goals.
What You’ll Be Doing:
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Lead with Expertise: Develop and implement safe, innovative, evidence-based treatments grounded in neuroplasticity and motor re-learning principles.
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Manage Complex Cases: Plan and prioritize a diverse clinical caseload, assisting the MDT in diagnosis, problem formulation, and rehabilitation planning.
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Coordinate Care: Function as a Key Worker/Named Therapist, ensuring active coordination and management of therapeutic programs to achieve agreed rehabilitation goals.
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Empower Patients: Prescribe and provide essential equipment, plan safe discharges, and deliver interventions as part of an MDT approach.
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Educate and Inspire: Contribute to in-service education and training programs for the wider MDT, supervise junior staff, and maintain high standards of record-keeping and communication.
What We Offer:
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Professional Growth: We are committed to your continuing professional development, offering support and funding for postgraduate training, including the PgCert in Sensory Integration.
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Work-Life Balance: Our standard working hours are 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. We understand the importance of flexibility and encourage discussions to accommodate your personal and professional needs.
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Supportive Environment: Enjoy working in a newly renovated unit that values staff wellbeing and patient-centred, high-quality care.
What You’ll Need:
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HCPC and RCOT Registration: Essential for this role.
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Neurorehabilitation Experience: Previous experience in a neurorehabilitation setting is a must.
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Motivational Skills: Ability to inspire and motivate patients over long periods.
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Enhanced DBS: Successful candidates will undergo an Enhanced DBS check.
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