Senior Specialist Occupational Therapist

Brainkind; Ely; Presencial; GBP 49.000 - 57.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

38 days leave

Buy/sell up to 5 days leave

Simply Health plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension and life assurance

Long service awards

Free parking

CPD support

Descripción de la vacante

Brainkind is a UK charity supporting people with brain injuries to rebuild their lives. We are seeking a Senior Specialist Occupational Therapist to lead OT at Fen House, with supervision from a senior OT and possible remote input.

You will work with adults and collaborate with families and professionals to deliver neurobehavioural care. The role requires HCPC registration, a degree in OT, 4+ years’ experience including 2 in neurology, and a full UK driving licence.

Formación

• Degree or diploma in occupational therapy (required).
• HCPC registration (required).
• At least 4 years’ experience since qualifying, including 2 years in neurology (mixed caseloads count).
• Specialist knowledge of brain injury rehab, such as cognitive or upper limb rehabilitation.

Responsabilidades

• Manage your own caseload of patients with complex physical, mental health and behavioural needs
• Assess patients, plan their therapy and track their progress
• Help patients rebuild everyday skills: self-care, work, education and leisure
• Create therapy programmes and hand them over clearly to support workers and therapy assistants
• Use data to measure progress and adjust treatment
• Work with families, carers and outside agencies, adapting to each patient’s needs and background

Educación

Degree or diploma in occupational therapy

HCPC registration

Descripción del empleo

Senior Specialist Occupational Therapist – Brain Injury Rehabilitation

Hours: 35 hours a week

Salary: £49,387 – £56,515 a year, depending on experience

About Brainkind

Brainkind is a UK charity that helps people with brain injuries rebuild their lives. We support people whose injuries came from accidents, illness, substance misuse and other causes. Our teams help them relearn lost skills and reach their own goals.

Our staff care about their work and look out for each other. You’ll join a close, supportive team.

The role

You’ll lead occupational therapy at Fen House, working with adults with acquired brain injury. You may be the only OT on site, with supervision from a senior OT (sometimes remote). You’ll work closely with the wider team, families and outside professionals, using Brainkind’s neurobehavioural approach.

What you’ll do

• Manage your own caseload of patients with complex physical, mental health and behavioural needs
• Assess patients, plan their therapy and track their progress
• Help patients rebuild everyday skills: self-care, work, education and leisure
• Create therapy programmes and hand them over clearly to support workers and therapy assistants
• Use data to measure progress and adjust treatment
• Work with families, carers and outside agencies, adapting to each patient’s needs and background

What we’re looking for

• Degree or diploma in occupational therapy
• HCPC registration
• At least 4 years’ experience since qualifying, including 2 years in neurology (mixed caseloads count)
• Specialist knowledge of brain injury rehab, such as cognitive or upper limb rehabilitation
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to drive patients in work vehicles

What you’ll get

• 38 days annual leave including bank holidays
• Option to buy or sell up to 5 days leave each year
• Simply Health plan to help with routine healthcare costs
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Company pension and life assurance
• Long service and staff awards
• Free parking
• Training and CPD support

Good to know

We review applications and interview as they come in, so apply soon.

All successful candidates need 3 years of checkable references and a DBS/PVG check.

Brainkind is a Disability Confident Employer. We guarantee an interview to any disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.