Job Overview
Spread your wings, Bexley Community Neurorehabilitation Team is looking to appoint a motivated and committed Band 6 Specialist Occupational Therapist, with a keen interest and proven experience of working with adults with neurological conditions. Ideally you will be an existing Band 6 OT wanting to further develop your specialist skills in neurology and community working.
Working Hours & Flexibility
You will be part of a busy community multidisciplinary Neuro‑Rehabilitation Team in the London Borough of Bexley, working 37.5 hours per week (Mon‑Fri), with rostered weekend working every 5‑6 weeks. Working from home and flexible working is supported by the Trust.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide specialist neurological OT assessment and treatment to clients presenting with highly complex neurological conditions including Stroke, MND, MS, Head Injury, and Parkinson’s.
* Deliver services in clients’ own homes, care homes and the local community; facilitate joint working, joint goal setting and regular in‑service training.
* Support continued professional development by participating in in‑service training and quarterly professional peer supervision with all Bexley Care OTs.
* Develop supervisory skills by being responsible for a Band 5 OT, therapy assistants and student OTs as required.
Essential Qualifications & Skills
* Confident, autonomous practitioner with high level communication skills.
* Flexible problem‑solving approach and strong clinical reasoning skills.
* Efficient in time and people management.
* Full UK driving licence and preferably access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes (Mileage paid at 45p per mile). Lease Car Scheme available under Oxleas employer policy.
Additional Details
Important Sponsorship Information: We are currently unable to offer a certificate of sponsorship for this post.
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