Specialist Occupational Therapist ( OT ) - Neurological Rehabilitation Service

Salary:

Band 6: £50,485.50 - £52,552.50 per annum
Band 7: £53,176.50 - £55,789.50 per annum

Location: Greenwich, South East London
Hours: Full-Time (37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with flexible scheduling available)

Summary
Appoint Healthcare is pleased to partner with a leading national provider of health and social care services, supporting individuals with neurological and mental health needs, as well as learning disabilities. We are currently offering an exciting opportunity for a Specialist Occupational Therapist ( OT ), with experience equivalent to Band 6 or Band 7, to join our dedicated and supportive therapy team at our Neurological Rehabilitation Centre in Greenwich.

Our state-of-the-art facility features a 19-bed Level 1 Highly Specialist Cognitive-Behavioural ward and an 18-bed Level 2 Neurorehabilitation ward, both designed to provide specialized care for patients with physical and cognitive impairments resulting from acquired or traumatic brain injuries.

Role Overview
As a Specialist OT, you will be an integral part of an enthusiastic, supportive, and highly experienced multidisciplinary team (including neurology, neuropsychiatry, neuropsychology, nursing, physiotherapy, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, and social work). You will apply complex clinical reasoning in assessment, rehabilitation, and discharge planning, managing your own caseload across both wards.

Work Hours & Flexible Working
The standard working week is 37.5 hours, Monday to Friday. We recognize the importance of work-life balance and encourage discussions about flexible working arrangements to suit personal or professional commitments.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement safe, innovative, evidence-based treatments grounded in the principles of neuroplasticity and motor re-learning.
Plan and prioritise a complex clinical caseload.
Assist the multidisciplinary team (MDT) in diagnosis, problem formulation, and rehabilitation planning.
Act as a Key Worker/Named Therapist to coordinate and manage therapeutic programs aimed at achieving agreed rehabilitation goals.
Play a crucial role in planning safe discharges for patients.
Prescribe and provide necessary equipment to support patient rehabilitation.
Collaborate within the MDT to support service development.
Maintain accurate records and clinical notes in line with company policy and RCOT guidelines.
Ensure effective communication with patients, families, the MDT, and external agencies.
Contribute to the in-service education and training programs for the wider MDT.
Supervise junior staff, including assistants and students.
Safeguard patients' wellbeing and protect their human rights.

Requirements

HCPC registration
RCOT registration
Previous experience in a neurorehabilitation setting
Ability to motivate patients over extended periods
Successful candidates will undergo an Enhanced DBS check

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities during the application and interview process to support their ability to perform essential job functions. As a Disability Confident committed employer, we encourage applications from individuals with disabilities.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
An additional day off for your birthday
Comprehensive support from clinical and business leadership, promoting career development
Paid induction programme
Access to the Learning Hub with various e-learning and in-person training opportunities
Reward App with shopping discounts
Free 24-hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for legal, health, and wellbeing support
Salary sacrifice Aegon 5% matched pension scheme
Option to join the Medicash Health Plan for you and your family, covering essential health services
Recognition through an awards program for outstanding contributions
Enhanced sick leave and maternity pay benefits

How to Apply
For more information or to apply, please contact Erin Giles, Recruitment Director, at (phone number removed) or via email at (url removed)

The final salary will be determined within the advertised range based on your demonstrated competencies during the interview process.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Reference: APP10A