Senior Occupational Therapist – HCPC
Full-Time, 35 Hours per Week (Flexible Working Hours Available)
Specialist Neurorehabilitation Centre – Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
£47,810 - £54,710 FTE, Dependent on Experience
Location: Buckingham
Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist with a passion for neurological rehabilitation?
Do you want to lead and provide expert OT input in a specialist service that makes a real difference to individuals with acquired brain injuries?
This could be the opportunity you’ve been looking for!
Overview:
Compass Associates is excited to partner with a leading neurorehabilitation service in the UK that supports individuals with acquired brain injuries (ABI). We are currently recruiting for a Senior Specialist Occupational Therapist to join their highly regarded team. This role offers an excellent opportunity to take the lead on OT provision in a dynamic and multidisciplinary environment.
The service, located near Buckingham, provides specialist care for individuals with ABI, helping them regain independence and enhance their quality of life through personalised rehabilitation programs. The Senior Specialist Occupational Therapist will work as part of an interdisciplinary team, contributing to evidence-based interventions and supporting the development of individual treatment plans.
The Role:
As the Senior Specialist Occupational Therapist, you will work as an autonomous professional within the specialist clinical area, applying highly developed skills and knowledge in neurological rehabilitation. You’ll manage a complex caseload, with a focus on enhancing occupational performance and supporting service users in regaining vital skills for daily living. You will also be responsible for leading OT provision within the service, liaising with internal and external professionals, and ensuring seamless communication with service users and their families.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide autonomous OT input within a multidisciplinary team, with a focus on neurological rehabilitation.
* Manage a caseload of service users with complex mental and physical health needs, including challenging behaviours.
* Assess, formulate treatment plans, and implement interventions based on evidence-based, service user-centred principles.
* Develop and monitor rehabilitation care programmes, ensuring progress is evaluated and modifications are made where necessary.
* Work collaboratively with service users, families, carers, and outside agencies, considering cultural and environmental factors during assessment and intervention.
* Maintain high standards of integrity in all communications and interactions.
About You:
To be successful in this role, you will need the following qualifications and experience:
* A Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
* HCPC Registration.
* Experience of working with neurological conditions and acquired brain injuries.
Salary and Benefits:
The Senior Specialist Occupational Therapist position offers a competitive salary of £47,810 - £54,710 (FTE), depending on experience. In addition to the salary, the role comes with an attractive benefits package, including:
* 38 days of annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays, pro-rata).
* The option to buy and sell up to 5 days of annual leave.
* Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
* Continuous professional development (CPD) opportunities and training support.
* Group life assurance.
* Eye voucher scheme.
* Free parking.
* Long service and staff recognition awards.
Location:
The role is based at a specialist neurorehabilitation centre located near Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, with easy access from surrounding areas such as Bedford, Luton, Northampton, and Aylesbury.
Contact Details:
To apply, or for more information, please contact Lijani Cherry at Compass Associates on 02394 211 143 or email lcherry@compassltd.co.uk to arrange an informal, confidential discussion.
Compass Recruitment Solutions Ltd is acting as a Recruitment Consultancy for this permanent vacancy. We offer £200 John Lewis vouchers for each successful referral.