Senior Neuro Rehab Occupational Therapist — Community Leader

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust; Sidcup; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS healthcare provider is seeking a highly experienced Occupational Therapist to contribute to their innovative Community Neurorehabilitation Service. The role focuses on advanced occupational therapy practice, clinical leadership, and supervision of junior staff. Candidates should have expertise in neurological rehabilitation, excellent communication skills, and a strong problem-solving approach. This position allows you to make a significant impact in clients' recovery journeys. Join a passionate team dedicated to promoting evidence-based practice and client-centered care.

Benefits

Lease Car Scheme

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience of working with an adult client group in neurological rehabilitation at a senior level.
• Confident autonomous practitioner with high level leadership and communication skills.
• Flexible problem-solving approach and good clinical reasoning skills.
• Efficient in time and people management.
• Full UK driving licence preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced specialist Occupational Therapy input to clients.
• Provide clinical leadership and supervision of junior staff.
• Monitor and re-assess clients with complex care plans.
• Engage in joint patient assessment/treatment with junior staff.
• Write comprehensive discharge and progress reports to medical referrers.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical reasoning

Time management

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Relevant degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

A leading NHS healthcare provider is seeking a highly experienced Occupational Therapist to contribute to their innovative Community Neurorehabilitation Service. The role focuses on advanced occupational therapy practice, clinical leadership, and supervision of junior staff. Candidates should have expertise in neurological rehabilitation, excellent communication skills, and a strong problem-solving approach. This position allows you to make a significant impact in clients' recovery journeys. Join a passionate team dedicated to promoting evidence-based practice and client-centered care.