Neuro Occupational Therapist - Brain Injury

JustOT; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization offers a Senior Occupational Therapist position in their renowned Neurological Centre located in Gloucester. This role involves delivering specialized care for individuals with acquired brain injuries and will place emphasis on maximizing each patient’s functional abilities. The successful candidate will lead a team and ensure a high standard of support and rehabilitation for patients while enjoying benefits like a competitive salary, generous leave entitlements, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

33 days annual leave including bank holidays

Subsidised meals and parking

Wellbeing support and activities

Career development and training

Pension contribution

Life Assurance

Enhanced Maternity Package

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• UK HCPC Registration required.
• Extensive experience in occupational therapy.
• Knowledge of working with neurodiverse individuals.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and service users.
• Provide leadership to junior staff and ensure their development.
• Develop and implement policies and care pathways.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Leadership

Communication

Occupational engagement

Environmental adaption

Education

Occupational Therapy profession qualification

Job description

Our well know client has a fantastic Senior Occupational Therapist vacancy in their Neurological Centre in Gloucester.

J800007212
Senior Occupational Therapist
Location: Gloucester
Salary: up to £46,000
Hours: Full Time
Client Group: Neurological Centre (service for people with Acquired Brain Injuries (ABI) )

The Centre delivers specialist 24-hour nursing and therapy services for people with complex long-term neurological conditions who require ongoing support and assistance to maximise functional ability. It specialises in slow stream rehabilitation where the emphasis is placed on maximising each individual's abilities, comfort and quality of life.
You will be key in demonstrating highly specialist expertise and specialist occupational therapy skills in areas such as occupational engagement, environmental adaption, development and maintenance of skills needed for meaningful participation.

Job Role:
* Communicating effectively with a range of clinicians, managers, directors, associate directors, people who access services, carers/supporter/family members, stakeholders and agencies
* Providing compassionate and effective leadership to junior staff including support staff and assistants
* Ensuring the delivery of occupational therapy student placements
* Supporting the completion of appraisals/personal development plans with junior staff
* To be responsible for the development and implementation of appropriate policies, protocols and care pathways

Requirements:
* Occupational Therapy profession qualification
* UK HCPC Registration
* Extensive experience of applying occupational frames of reference and approaches
* Demonstrates evidence highly effective clinical reasoning skills
* Highly specialist knowledge of relevant assessment and treatment models
* Knowledge of how to work with neurodiverse individuals

Client Offers:
* Annual salary of up to £46,000
* The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (inc Bank Holidays) - plus your birthday off!
* subsidised meals and parking
* Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance.
* Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals.
* Pension contribution to secure your future.
* Life Assurance for added peace of mind.
* Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time.
There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts and special offer and much more.

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