Senior Occupational Therapist – Neurological Rehabilitation

Job Title: Senior Occupational Therapist – Neurological Rehabilitation

Salary: £46,148 - £47,073 per annum (Depending on Experience)
Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Location: Hitchin, Hertfordshire
Qualifications: HCPC Registered Occupational Therapist

Are you an experienced Senior Occupational Therapist looking for an opportunity to make a real impact on individuals’ lives in a slow-stream neurological rehabilitation setting? Do you have a passion for neurological rehabilitation and are ready to lead a dedicated team while working with a diverse range of patients?

If you are someone who is motivated by providing person-centred care and leading a multidisciplinary team, this role could be a perfect fit!

Overview:

Compass Associates is proud to be supporting a leading charitable provider in their search for a Senior Occupational Therapist based in Hitchin. This role presents an exciting opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary team in a beautiful and historic setting, offering slow-stream neurological rehabilitation to individuals with neurological conditions.

As the Senior Occupational Therapist, you will lead and mentor a small team, design and deliver creative therapy plans, and have the opportunity to develop innovative therapeutic programmes. You will work with people with varying neurological conditions, providing them with the necessary tools to regain independence and improve their quality of life within a neurological rehabilitation setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and implementation of person-centred treatment and neurological rehabilitation plans.
• Mentor and manage a small team of therapy assistants and activity coordinators in a neurological rehabilitation environment.
• Work with individuals living with a variety of neurological conditions to assess and enhance function within a neurological rehabilitation framework.
• Develop and lead therapeutic group programmes tailored to diverse patient needs in neurological rehabilitation.
• Gain experience in the provision of specialised equipment and seating solutions for neurological rehabilitation.
• Commit to ongoing professional development and participate in regular supervision and peer support networks.
• Contribute to a multi-disciplinary team that drives high-quality care and neurological rehabilitation outcomes.

Essential Requirements:

• HCPC Registered Occupational Therapist.
• Significant post-qualification experience within neurological rehabilitation.
• Proven ability to work autonomously, set priorities, and effectively manage a team in a neurological rehabilitation setting.
• Experience in a person-centred, creative approach to therapy, specifically within neurological rehabilitation.
• Strong leadership skills and a commitment to continuing professional development.
• Excellent communication and team-building skills, with the ability to foster collaborative working relationships within neurological rehabilitation.

Salary & Benefits:

• Competitive Salary: £46,148 - £47,073 per annum, depending on experience.
• Annual Leave: 35 days (including bank holidays).
• Pension Contributions
• Employee Discounts: Blue Light Card (providing discounts for those in the NHS, emergency services, and social care sectors).
• Employee Support: Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Workplace Benefits: Free uniform and parking.
• Employee Recognition: Long service and staff awards.

Location:

This neurological rehabilitaition centre is commutable from Stevenage, Letchworth Garden City, Welwyn Garden City, Baldock, Knebworth, Shillington, and Ickleford

Contact Details:

To apply or for more information and an informal discussion about this position, please contact Georgia Arnold at 02393 877 357 or email [email protected].

Recommendations:

Compass Associates is acting as a Recruitment Consultancy for this permanent vacancy. We offer a £200 John Lewis voucher for a successful recommendation following the completion of probation.

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