Occupational Therapist - Neuro - Leatherhead - Sanctuary Personal

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist for a full-time position in Leatherhead. The role involves assessing and treating clients with neurological conditions, creating personalized treatment plans, and mentoring junior staff. Candidates should have a relevant degree and experience in neurological rehabilitation. The salary ranges from £35,392 to £42,618 per annum.

Qualifications

• Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Experience in neurological rehabilitation with complex physical conditions.
• Compassionate approach to working with clients and families.

Responsibilities

• Conduct OT assessments and develop tailored treatment plans.
• Support clients through the rehabilitation process.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to provide holistic care.
• Lead home visits and assess clients' environments.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to service development.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving mindset

Knowledge of neurological rehabilitation

Ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams

Education

Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Occupational Therapist - Adults Multi-Disciplinary Team

Sanctuary Personnel, a dedicated and award-winning recruitment agency with a TrustPilot score of 4.9/5 and nearly 1000 reviews, is currently looking for an experienced and dedicated Occupational Therapist to work in Leatherhead on a full-time basis.

The salary for this permanent Occupational Therapist job is £35,392 – £42,618 per annum.

What’s the Job About?

As an Occupational Therapist (Band 6), you’ll be at the heart of helping clients regain their independence and enhance their quality of life. You’ll be responsible for assessing and treating clients with neurological conditions such as acquired brain injuries, strokes, and incomplete spinal injuries. You’ll create personalised treatment plans, helping clients reach their goals and prepare for that all-important move home. You’ll also play a vital role in supporting and mentoring junior staff and students, contributing to the growth of the team and the services that are offered.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct OT assessments and develop tailored treatment plans to help clients regain functional independence.
• Support clients through the rehabilitation process, acting as their key worker and helping them navigate their stay, therapy, and discharge plans.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team, including physios, speech therapists, and psychologists, to provide a holistic approach to care.
• Lead home visits and assess clients’ environments, recommending adaptations and equipment to improve their independence at home.
• Be part of a supportive, passionate team, mentoring Band 5 OTs, students, and therapy support workers.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest in neurorehabilitation and actively contribute to the continued development of our therapy services.
• Keep accurate client records and contribute to case conferences, ensuring we provide the best possible outcomes for everyone.

What You’ll Bring to the Role:

• A Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy and registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Experience in neurological rehabilitation and working with clients with complex physical conditions.
• A problem-solving mindset and the ability to use your initiative to make sound clinical decisions.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team.
• A passion for helping others and a compassionate approach to working with clients and their families.

Contact:

This Occupational Therapist job is advertised by Amy Ryan; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients’ requirements.

As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates is very much reflective of the clients that candidates will support within their role. This very much played a significant in previously winning ‘Best Candidate Care’ at the Recruiter Awards as well being a two-time finalist for the same award. Sanctuary takes great pride in building candidate and client relationships that promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). With recruitment consultants and all other employees undertaking annual online training on EDI and many other compliance training courses, Sanctuary is best placed to undertake a fair and thorough selection process.

Reasonable Adjustments: If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.