Lead Occupational Therapist (Rehab)

Pulse; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist healthcare provider in Greater London seeks a Lead Occupational Therapist to oversee operations in the neurorehabilitation unit. This role demands a strong background in Occupational Therapy along with leadership skills to manage staff and ensure high-quality patient care. The successful candidate will have the autonomy to set priorities while providing clinical support within an interdisciplinary team. Competitive benefits include private healthcare and generous leave options.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private Healthcare Insurance

Private pension contributions

Cycle to Work scheme

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Corporate staff discounts

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity pay

Corporate staff discount

Flexible health benefits

Retailer discounts

Qualifications

• Current registration with the Health Professions Council (HCPC).
• Specialist knowledge of assessments and interventions for neurologically impaired clients.
• Up-to-date knowledge of developments in neurology and rehabilitation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily operations of the Occupational Therapy department.
• Manage a clinical caseload and provide high-quality patient treatment.
• Support junior staff including Senior Occupational Therapists and Therapy assistants.

Skills

Leadership skills

Autonomous work

Knowledge of OT assessments

Team collaboration

Education

Honours Degree in Occupational Therapy

Registered member of Health Professions Council

Membership of the College of Occupational Therapy

Job description

Pulse have recently partnered with one of the UK’s specialist provider of diagnostic and healthcare solutions. We are currently looking for an experienced As a Lead Occupational Therapist, who can provide overall support for the clinical leadership of the service. This post is based in London, which is easily accessible via public transport.

About the role :

As a Lead Occupational Therapist, you will coordinate the daily operational activities of the Occupational Therapy department on the acute neurorehabilitation unit.

What’s in it for you as a Lead Occupational Therapist :

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
• Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
• Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
• Group Life Assurance from day one
• Critical illness cover
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
• Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages
• Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
• Discounts with over 800 major retailers

Your main responsibilities as a Lead Occupational Therapist :

• Work closely with the AHP Manager and other therapy leads to establish and promote the delivery of high-quality treatment
• Manage a defined clinical case load and provide high quality treatment to patients, within the context of an Interdisciplinary rehabilitation team within both an inpatient and outpatient setting
• Provide clinical support to junior staff including Senior 1 and Senior 2 Occupational Therapists and Therapy assistants on the rehabilitation unit

What we are looking for in a Lead Occupational Therapist :

• Honours Degree in Occupational Therapy (or equivalent)
• Current registered member of Health Professions Council (HCPC)
• Specialist knowledge and application of OT assessments and interventions relevant to a neurologically impaired client group
• Ability to work autonomously and set own priorities
• Proven leadership skills
• Maintenance of up to date knowledge re developments in the field of neurology and rehabilitation as pertaining to your field of work
• Membership of the College of Occupational Therapy

Why work with Pulse?

• Knowledgeable, dedicated and vastly experienced Permanent Team with longstanding professional relationships with multiple clients
• Access to exclusive vacancies through our numerous Master Vendor trusts across the country
• Vacancies outside of NHS Rate caps with our private sector agreements
• Access to International roles outside of England and the United Kingdom

Please note: We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of theCode of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.