Senior Occupational Therapist
Location: Preston
Salary: £36,658 - £41,669 per annum
Hours: Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week
Welcome Bonus: £3,000 (subject to T&Cs)
Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist with a passion for helping individuals achieve life-changing outcomes? Search Recruitment Group is excited to represent a highly regarded neurological care and rehabilitation service, offering a unique opportunity for a Senior Occupational Therapist to join their expert interdisciplinary team.
About the Role
In this role, you will work within a specialist neuro rehabilitation unit, delivering holistic assessments and treatment plans for individuals with complex neurological needs. You will play a pivotal role in setting and reviewing SMART goals, supporting patients, families, and staff in achieving these objectives, and facilitating timely discharge planning.
This position offers a chance to work in a cutting-edge facility, utilising emerging technologies such as VR techniques and hydrotherapy, while collaborating closely with a dynamic multidisciplinary team.
Key Responsibilities
1. Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop individualised rehabilitation plans.
2. Utilize advanced clinical reasoning and evidence-based practices to deliver specialised therapy.
3. Perform access and home visits across Lancashire and South Cumbria to assess and facilitate graded discharges.
4. Maintain professional records, manage clinical risks, and ensure compliance with outcome measures.
5. Collaborate effectively with team leaders, therapy and nursing staff, and the wider MDT.
6. Engage in innovative practices, such as VR and hydrotherapy, to enhance patient outcomes.
About You
We are looking for a compassionate and skilled professional with:
1. A degree in Occupational Therapy and HCPC registration.
2. Substantial experience in rehabilitation, ideally within neurological settings.
3. Evidence of relevant postgraduate training and ongoing CPD.
4. Advanced skills in patient assessment, manual treatment, and risk management.
5. Excellent communication and conflict resolution abilities.
6. The ability to work autonomously and prioritise effectively.
Rewards and Benefits
1. £3,000 Welcome Bonus (subject to T&Cs).
2. 35 days' holiday (including bank holidays).
3. Enhanced maternity pay.
4. Pension contributions.
5. Access to Perkbox and Blue Light Card discounts.
6. Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
7. Long service and staff awards.
8. Free uniform and parking.
How to Apply
If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others, we'd love to hear from you! Click "Apply Now" to submit your application. For further discussions about the role or to arrange a visit, please contact our recruitment team. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so early submissions are encouraged.
Compliance: Successful candidates will undergo compliance checks, including DBS/PVG and references for the past three years.
Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.
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