Senior Occupational Therapist - Hitchin

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*