Occupational Therapist – Neuro

Occupational Therapist | Specialist Neurorehabilitation Service | Southampton
Salary: £53,499
Hours: Full Time | Monday-Friday | 40 Hours

Compass Associates are exclusively partnering with a specialist neurorehabilitation provider to recruit an experienced Occupational Therapist for their purpose-built service in Southampton.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly specialist service supporting adults with acquired brain injuries, stroke and other complex neurological conditions.

As the sole Occupational Therapist, you'll be responsible for managing your own caseload, completing comprehensive assessments and developing tailored rehabilitation programmes. You'll work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team alongside Physiotherapists, Speech & Language Therapists, Psychologists, Nursing staff and a Neurorehabilitation Consultant.

Responsibilities

• Complete occupational therapy assessments for new admissions.
• Develop and deliver individualised rehabilitation programmes.
• Promote independence through evidence-based occupational therapy interventions.
• Prescribe and assess specialist equipment and environmental adaptations where required.
• Work closely with the multidisciplinary team to achieve rehabilitation goals.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and outcome measures.
• Contribute to person-centred care planning and discharge planning where appropriate.
• Work autonomously while accessing clinical supervision as required.

Essential Requirements

We're looking for an Occupational Therapist who is passionate about neurological rehabilitation and confident working independently.

To be considered, you'll have:

• HCPC registration.
• A minimum of 1-2 years' post-qualification Occupational Therapy experience in neurorehabilitation.
• Experience supporting patients following stroke or acquired brain injury.
• Confidence managing a caseload with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication and multidisciplinary working skills. 
• Experience working with tracheostomy or ventilated patients would be advantageous but is not essential.

What's on Offer?

• Salary of up to £53,499
• Monday-Friday working pattern.
• Purpose-built specialist neurorehabilitation environment.
• Opportunity to work autonomously while being supported by an experienced multidisciplinary team.
• Clinical supervision and ongoing professional development.
• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays.

Contact Details

If you’re an experienced Occupational Therapist looking for your next challenge in with a specialist neurorehabilitation provider, please contact Harriet Bradbury on 0161 527 9634, or email your CV to [email protected].

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Compass Associates Ltd is acting as a Recruitment Consultancy for this permanent vacancy. We offer a £500 voucher/charity donation for successful referrals following completion of probation.