Occupational Therapist Band 6 – Permanent

JustOT; Rainham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive NHS salary

Inclusive team culture

Career development

Job summary

JustOT is assisting a Neurorehabilitation hospital in Tonbridge, Kent to recruit an Occupational Therapist Clinical Lead on a permanent, full-time basis. The role delivers specialist OT services for adults with ABI and progressive neurological conditions within a multidisciplinary team.

You will supervise OT assistants, conduct assessments, develop care plans, and participate in discharge planning with community services.

Job description

J800008269

Occupational Therapist Band 6 Permanent

Salary: 39,959 to £48,117 Depending on experience

Location: Tonbridge, Kent.

Hours: Full Time

Client Group Neurorehabilitation Hospital

Our esteemed client is seeking an Occupational Therapist Clinical Lead for a permanent position at their hospital. As an independent specialist provider, they deliver comprehensive rehabilitation services for adults with a range of conditions, including acquired brain injury (ABI) and progressive neurological disorders. The organization is dedicated to delivering exceptional, person-centred care that promotes recovery and supports the best possible rehabilitative outcomes.

Job Role:

To provide specialist Occupational Therapy to patients undertaking Neuro Rehabilitation, as part of a collaborative and goal-driven interdisciplinary team, within this service.

You will be providing a high standard of OT assessment, treatment, and advice for patients with acquired neurological conditions and disabilities across various pathways including acute neurorehabilitation, neurobehavioral management and rehabilitation, complex care, and assisted independent living.

You will be supporting less experienced colleagues and the wider staff group to provide a consistent therapeutic and rehabilitative approach.

Assessment of patients needs and strengths; including the use of formal and informal measures where appropriate; and provision of risk assessments.

Utilising assessment results to development care plans, management strategies, clinical goals, and evidence-based therapy plans, which are then clearly recorded and communicated.

Monitor, evaluate, and modify treatment plans to ensure effectiveness using outcome measures.

Manage a caseload independently with supervision from the Lead OT.

To be integral in discharge planning including liaising with community teams, social services and equipment providers.

To ensure all clinical records are maintained to the HCPC and RCOT standard

To provide supervision to OT assistants and training as appropriate

Support Lead OT with running of the OT service as required, including audit

Requirements:

• Qualified in Occupational Therapy and registered with the RCOT
• Registered with the HCPC.
• Educated to degree-level or equivalent
• Evidence of CPD and continued learning
• At least 2 years experience in relevant health or social care setting
• Experience in neurology, specialist rehab, and/or complex care
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and standards of professional practice
• Experience of working in multi-disciplinary and/or Interdisciplinary teams
• Able to provide supervision and teaching to less senior OTs and OT Assistants
• Able to utilise skills with patients who may have communication difficulties, and adapt ways of working appropriately

Client offers:

• Competitive NHS salary
• Inclusive and collaborative team culture
• Career Development