Occupational Therapist (Band 6 ) - Mobility Services

Job Title: Occupational Therapist - Neuro Rehabilitation Centre (Band 6) - Mobility Services
Location: Leatherhead, Surrey
Salary: £35,392 - £42,618 per annum (negotiable based on experience)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Part-time hours available)

Appoint Healthcare is proud to partner with a renowned national provider of health and social care services, specialising in neurological rehabilitation for both young people and adults. The organisation operates through two primary services - Mobility Services, delivering outreach services across the South East of England, and the Care and Rehabilitation Centre located at our Leatherhead campus in Surrey. In addition, the company supports retail charity shops (14 locations) and a group of smaller charities, including MERU (innovative product solutions for children) and The Grange (a residential care home for adults with learning disabilities).

Mobility Services, endorsed by the Department for Transport, is a leading UK provider of mobility assessments, conducting over 1,600 assessments annually. Our services include:

• Wheelchair and Scooter Assessments: Independent evaluations to determine the most suitable equipment for individual needs.
• Passenger Assessments: Providing advice on equipment to ensure safe and comfortable travel, including air travel.
• Driving Assessments: Objective evaluations to assess safe driving, tailored to returning drivers, older individuals renewing licenses, and those requiring adaptive solutions or training.

As an Occupational Therapist, you will conduct assessments for individuals with disabilities to determine their ability to drive or travel as passengers, considering the impact of illness, injury, or disability. This includes evaluating and recommending equipment solutions ranging from simple aids to advanced mobility devices, as well as vehicle transfer options, seating solutions, and equipment loading systems to ensure safe driving or travel.

Your role will involve collaboration with Approved Driving Instructors (ADIs) to assess learner drivers' readiness for their driving tests. You will also work closely with driving assessors to evaluate the driving abilities of current license holders with neurological conditions, age-related changes, learning difficulties, or mental health conditions.

• Competitive Salary: Reflective of experience and demonstrated competencies.
• Visa Sponsorship: Tier 2 visa sponsorship available (for applicants already in the UK).
• Generous Benefits Package:
• Annual leave of 25 days + 8 bank holidays, increasing to 27 days after 3 years and 28 days after 4 years.
• Life insurance benefit of 4x the basic salary, which may be useful for mortgage or rental applications.
• Sick Pay.
• Pension scheme.
• Westfield Healthcare cashback scheme and shopping discounts.
• Free on-site parking.
• Blue Light Card for additional discounts.
• Career Development: A wide range of training opportunities to support your professional growth. How to Apply

  For further information or to apply, please contact Erin Giles, Recruitment Director:
  Phone: (phone number removed)
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  Reference: APPEG1

  We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from all members of the community, particularly individuals with disabilities. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and your employment journey.

  Join us in transforming lives and making a lasting difference. Apply today!