We are excited to present a fantastic opportunity for a Specialist Occupational Therapist (experience equivalent to Band 6) to join our supportive therapy team.

Responsibilities:-

• Develop, carry out, and generalise safe, innovative, evidence-based treatments, underpinned by the principles of neuroplasticity and motor re-learning.
• Plan and prioritise a complex clinical caseload.
• Assist the MDT in diagnosis, problem formulation and planning of rehabilitation programmes.
• Function as a Key Worker/Named Therapist to ensure active coordination and management of the therapeutic programme to achieve the agreed rehabilitation goals.
• Play a key role in planning safe discharges.
• Prescribe and provide equipment for our patients during their rehabilitation journey.
• Provide intervention as part of an MDT approach and be involved in MDT service developments.
• Maintain records and clinical notes in line with company policy and RCOT guidelines.
• Ensure effective and timely communication at all levels (with patients, families, the MDT and external agencies).
• Contribute to the in-service education and training programme for the wider MDT.
• Supervise junior staff including assistants and students.
• Keep people safe from harm and protect their human rights

• HCPC registration
• RCOT registration
• Previous experience of working in a neurorehabilitation setting
• Ability to motivate patients over long periods
• Successful candidates will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS