Senior Specialist Occupational Therapist - Leeds - Sanctuary Personal

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-respected healthcare recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Senior Specialist Occupational Therapist to join their team in Leeds. This role offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including comprehensive leave and professional development opportunities. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in occupational therapy for acquired brain injury patients and be ready to work in a dynamic, supportive environment.

Benefits

38 days annual leave (pro rata)

Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension scheme

Long service awards

Opportunities for CPD

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of post-registration experience, with 2 years on neurological conditions.
• Registered with the HCPC.
• Valid UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy input within a neurobehavioral model.
• Lead OT provision within the service and manage caseloads.
• Develop and oversee care programmes for service users.

Skills

Experience in cognitive rehabilitation

Skills in upper limb rehabilitation

Proficiency in managing complex dysphagia

Strong communication skills

Education

Degree or diploma in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Senior Specialist Occupational Therapist

Salary £47,810 to £54,710 FTE dependent on experience

We are seeking an experienced Senior Specialist Occupational Therapist to join a dynamic team in Leeds, offering a fulfilling opportunity to make a real impact in the field of occupational therapy. You will be working within a supportive and innovative environment, where flexibility and professional growth are valued. If you are ready to advance your career in a place that promotes cutting-edge therapy practices, this could be your next great move. With flexible working hours available, you can enjoy a work-life balance that suits your lifestyle. This role comes with a competitive salary of £47,810 to £54,710 FTE dependent on experience.

Perks and benefits:

• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including 38 days of annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) on a pro rata basis, alongside the option to buy and sell up to 5 days of annual leave, allowing you to tailor your time off to your personal needs.
• Our Health Cash Plan and access to an Employee Assistance Programme provide peace of mind, while excellent training supports your ongoing professional development.
• Benefit from group life assurance, an eye voucher scheme, and free parking for extra convenience.
• Our company pension scheme and long service awards stand testament to our commitment to our valued staff.
• Moreover, all clinical roles include opportunities for CPD, and we may support further professional development. We also welcome applications from candidates who require sponsorship.

What you will do:

• Collaborate as part of a multidisciplinary team, providing occupational therapy input within a neurobehavioral model to service users with acquired brain injury (ABI).
• Lead the OT provision within the service, liaising with internal and external professionals, family members, and service users.
• Operate within a specialist clinical area as an autonomous professional, developing skills and knowledge in neurological rehabilitation, potentially acting as the sole clinician with remote supervision if needed.
• Take professional accountability and responsibility while managing and prioritising a caseload of service users with complex mental and physical health needs or challenging behaviour.
• Complete the OT process, utilising evidence-based and service user-centred principles to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate interventions, particularly in complex cases.
• Address occupational performance and skill deficits, enabling service users in self-maintenance, productivity, education, and leisure activities.
• Develop and oversee care programmes, ensuring effective handover to rehabilitation support workers or therapy assistants, monitoring and modifying treatment according to the neurobehavioral model.
• Engage sensitively and flexibly with service users, family/carers, and agencies, considering the most appropriate environments for assessment and intervention.

What are we looking for?

The successful candidate must possess a degree or diploma in Occupational Therapy and be registered with the HCPC. We are looking for someone with specialist knowledge in OT interventions for ABI, such as cognitive rehabilitation and upper limb rehabilitation. You should have at least 4 years of post-registration experience, with at least 2 years focused on neurological conditions. Proficiency in managing complex dysphagia within an adult neurology caseload is essential. A valid UK driving licence and the willingness to drive service users are also required.

Contact:

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

We welcome applications from Band 5 Occupational Therapists as well as Band 6 & 7 as we have multiple vacancies that could be suitable. NHS experience is very desirable for many of our jobs.Regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet these requirements for this Occupational Therapy role as we need to meet our clients’ requirements.

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