Occupational Therapist - Band 6 (CRC)
The closing date is 02 November 2025
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Are you an Occupational Therapist band 6?
Are you looking for a fantastic opportunity to develop your knowledge and clinical skills in neuro rehabilitation and ready to take them to the next level?
An exciting opportunity for an Experienced OccupationalTherapist has arisen at QEF to make an impact on the lives of people following acquired brain injury, incomplete spinal injury or stroke. At times throughout the year, you will also support a small number of clients requiring general in-patient rehabilitation in order to support our local NHS Trusts. We also offer outpatients.
As part of our existing Occupational Therapy team, you will work with our large, friendly, dynamic multi-disciplinary team, contributing to the wider success of these services.
The role will support a range of in-patients alongside the existing teams.
Growing demand for our services, combined with our passion for delivering the highest standards of care and treatment, inspired the move to our new, modern Care and Rehabilitation Centre in July 2020. The Centre, especially designed for us, provides a fantastic hub of expertise and technology for people with a wide range of disabilities. It is located next to our head office, Leatherhead Court, in Leatherhead, Surrey.
We are able to offer a tier 2 visa sponsorship, for applicants already in the UK. (we are not able to sponsor applicants from abroad)
Main duties of the job
About the Role
Full role responsibilities can be found in our job description but in a summary:
* Provide Occupational Therapy assessment and treatment plans aligned to the aspirations of the client in maximizing functional independence.
* Carry out access and home visit assessment and implement appropriate aids and equipment to maximize functional independence.
* Act as a key worker for clients at CRC to support their rehabilitation and discharge plan.
* Hold responsibility for own caseload and be responsible for a defined area of the service, working without direct supervision.
* Supervise the band 5 occupational therapists, students and therapy support workers as required in conjunction with the senior OT’s.
* Set short- and long-term goals for clients.
* Lead and assist in splinting as appropriate.
* Provide a range of occupational therapy interventions following a thorough assessment.
* Provide information, based on professional judgments and experience to clients, families, carers and other involved agencies with implications for future provision.
* Maintain client records and provide written assessments as required.
About us
QEF Care and Rehabilitation Centre offers neurorehabilitation to clients after a stroke or other acquired brain injury. Our specialist multi-disciplinary team provides therapy input to those with physical, cognitive and/or communication disabilities, which may also include mild to moderate behavioural problems.
Why Join QEF:
QEF seeks to promote a culture of well-being and aims to be a place where staff are motivated to be proactive in managing their own well-being. We are proud to offer a range of benefits to support staff in this way.
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
* Pension and Life Assurance (4 times basic salary)
* Westfield Healthcare Cash back scheme and shopping discounts
* Free on-site parking
* Blue Light Card
* Range of training opportunities provided to ensure career development.
Disability Confident Employer
* QEF is proud to be an equal opportunities employer
* We guarantee to interview all applicants who meet the criteria for a vacancy and to consider each applicant on their ability to do the job
* Please contact HR if you require any reasonable adjustment(s) for the application process or interview stage on HR@qef.org.uk or 01372941144
Job responsibilities
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
* Provide Occupational Therapy assessment and treatment plans aligned to the aspirations of the client in maximizing functional independence.
* Carry out access and home visit assessment and implement appropriate aids and equipment to maximize functional independence.
* Act as a key worker for clients at CRC to support their rehabilitation and discharge plan.
* Hold responsibility for own caseload and be responsible for a defined area of the service, working without direct supervision.
* Work as a member of the multi-disciplinary neuro-rehabilitation team, contributing to the planning, development and delivery of an effective and efficient service.
* Ongoing evaluation of treatment regimes in conjunction with the senior therapist.
* Set short- and long-term goals for clients.
* Lead and assist in splinting as appropriate.
* Integrate and monitor treatment programmes in the clients’ environment, whether carried out by therapy support worker, care and support worker staff.
* Integrate strategies agreed on by the multi-disciplinary team into treatment management.
* Participate in the assessment of wheelchair seating requirements for clients in conjunction with the Physiotherapy department if required.
* Keep abreast of developments within the profession.
* Supervise the band 5 occupational therapists, students and therapy support workers as required in conjunction with the senior OTs.
* Advise and assist other session staff on the correct working environment to enable clients to maximize their physical abilities, in conjunction with the senior therapists.
* Contribute to clients’ reports for reviews and case conferences.
* Ensure that all equipment used is in good order and ensure the safety of clients and staff at all times in accordance with the Health & Safety at Work Act.
* Provide information, based on professional judgments and experience to clients, families, carers and other involved agencies with implications for future provision.
* Maintain client records and provide written assessments as required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy
* Membership of Health Professionals council
* Evidence of relevant postgraduate courses / continual professional development
* Membership of BAOT/COT
Experience
* Post qualification experience of working with physical disability and neurological rehabilitation
* Experience in working with complex physical conditions
* Experience in administering standardized assessments and clinical reasoning in choosing appropriate assessments including home visits
* Experience with manual handling
* Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Queen Elizabeth’s Foundation for Disabled People
£37,338 to £44,962 a year plus excellent benefits
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