Senior Occupational Therapist
Hitchin
Salary: £39,959 - £48,117 per annum DOE
Hours: 37.5hrs per week
Why join us?
Brainkind Stagenhoe has an exciting opportunity for an Occupational Therapist to join their dedicated team of healthcare professionals working in a beautiful historical building providing care and slow stream rehabilitation to people with neurological conditions. You will provide an occupational therapy service by assessing, implementing and evaluating programmes of person-centred care as part of the multi-disciplinary team.
About the role:
- We are looking for someone with a creative and person centred approach, who can develop treatment and support plans that enhance function and quality of life.
- Opportunities to develop a therapeutic group programme to meet the needs of a wide range of people.
- Leadership of a small team of therapy assistants and activities co-ordinators
- Opportunity to work with people with a wide range of neurological conditions.
- Opportunity to develop skills and understanding of equipment provision and seating.
- A commitment to continuing professional development and regular supervision.
- Opportunities for peer support from a wider organisation encompassing other OTs and AHP professionals specialising in neurological rehabilitation.
About you:
- Diploma / Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Current and valid Registration with Health & Care Professions Council
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development
- An ability to work autonomously and to set own and support others’ priorities
- Ability to build effective team working relationships and excellent leadership skills
- Desirable experience of working in a relevant setting, which can include practice placements
Rewards:
You can look forward to excellent benefits, including:
- A competitive Salary of £39,959 - £48,117 per annum DOE
- 38 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
- Buy and sell up to 5 days annual leave
- Simply Health Plan; helps to cover the cost of routine healthcare treatments. Further information can be found at www.simplyhealth.co.uk/about-us
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Excellent training and support
- Group life assurance
- Eye voucher scheme
- Free parking
- Company Pension
- Long Service and Staff Awards
To join our friendly team, click the Apply Now button.
**Please note we will be shortlisting and interviewing candidates on a rolling basis until the role is filled therefore, we recommend applying as soon as possible. **
- All successful candidates are subject to compliance checks including 3 years of checkable references and DBS/PVG checks*
Brainkind are a Disability Confident Employer. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. Brainkind is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive organisation. It is a place where we recognise, celebrate, and live our values which includes offering a range of inclusive employment policies and staff engagement forums to support employees from all backgrounds.
