Lead Occupational Therapist

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS seeks a Lead Occupational Therapist at Blackheath Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre. As lead, you'll manage the OT team, plan complex cases, and work with patients to foster their recovery. Enjoy flexibility, competitive salary, and numerous benefits including training opportunities and support for career development.

Benefits

Free Lunch on Duty

Birthday off

Join the Active Learning Hub for training and development

Active Reward App for discounts and savings

24-hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App

Salary sacrifice Aegon 5% matched pension

Access to Medicash Health Plan for you and your family

Recognition through Active Awards

Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits

Refer a Friend Scheme earning up to £1500

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in neurological rehabilitation or related fields.
• A passion for innovation and excellent patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Occupational Therapy team.
• Work as an autonomous practitioner to plan and prioritise a complex clinical caseload.
• Contribute to planning and evaluating the Occupational Therapy service.

Skills

Strong leadership skills

Innovation

Patient outcomes

Education

HCPC registration

Job description

Come and join one of the UK's largest providers of complex care. We proudly employ over 4,000+ people - no matter your experience, we have jobs for everyone.

Main duties of the job

Are you ready to lead a team that transforms lives? At Blackheath Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre, we're looking for a passionate and innovative Lead Occupational Therapist to join us in delivering outstanding care and helping individuals rebuild their lives after life-changing injuries.

About Us

Blackheath is more than a rehabilitation centre - it's a place where journeys of recovery are written every day. Our team specialises in providing tailored, patient-centred care to individuals with acquired brain injury and complex neurological conditions. Be Inspired by Rob's Story:

Rob came to Blackheath following a devastating brain injury that left him unable to walk or speak. Through dedication, therapy, and resilience, he began his remarkable recovery. With the support of our expert therapists, Rob progressed from wheelchair-bound to walking with assistance, regaining his confidence and independence.

Today, Rob's story is a testament to the transformative power of rehabilitation and the essential role of our Occupational Therapy team. As our Lead Occupational Therapist, you'll have the opportunity to oversee similar success stories, driving clinical excellence and supporting your team to deliver compassionate and innovative care.

About us

Active Care Group is a pioneering national provider of complex care services, delivering pathways and better outcomes for people. We adopt a collaborative and holistic approach to care underpinned by proven clinical and therapeutic expertise. We specialise in supporting young people and adults with complex needs to make positive progress and lead happier, more independent lives.

Job responsibilities

What you'll be working:

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

What you'll be doing:

• Lead and manage the Occupational Therapy team, ensuring effective delivery of highly specialist Occupational Therapy services
• Work as an autonomous practitioner to plan and prioritise a complex clinical caseload
• Collaborate with patients and their families/carers to encourage participation in therapy
• Provide supervision, teaching, and appraisal for junior occupational therapists, assistants, students, and other multidisciplinary team members
• Contribute to planning, developing, and evaluating the Occupational Therapy service
• Develop Occupational Therapy treatment programmes in collaboration with patients, carers, and other professionals to be carried out as appropriate
• Participate in clinical audits, risk management, and incident reporting
• Maintain high communication standards with internal and external stakeholders
• Support colleagues to improve standards, develop practice, and inspire team members
• Ensure safety and uphold human rights of service users

What to look forward to:

• Free Lunch on Duty
• Birthday off
• Join the Active Learning Hub for training and development
• Active Reward App for discounts and savings
• 24-hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App
• Salary sacrifice Aegon 5% matched pension
• Access to Medicash Health Plan for you and your family
• Recognition through Active Awards
• Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits
• Refer a Friend Scheme earning up to £1500
• Support and guidance from leadership teams for career development

Person Specification

Qualifications

• HCPC registration

Experience

• Extensive experience in neurological rehabilitation or related fields
• Strong leadership skills to inspire and motivate a team
• A passion for innovation and excellent patient outcomes

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure check will be required to review any criminal convictions.

Employer name

Active Care Group

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