Why Join Us?
This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of individuals with brain injuries. The organisation operates assessment centres, rehabilitation units, and hospitals across the UK, providing expert neurorehabilitation to help individuals regain lost skills and achieve personal goals. The team is known for its dedication, collaboration, and supportive environment, making it a great place to work and grow professionally.
The Role:
The Specialist Occupational Therapist will be an integral part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team, working within a neurobehavioral model to deliver person-centred, evidence-based rehabilitation. The position is based in a unique community-based inpatient setting, led by a consultant neuropsychologist with a psychological approach. Service users may present with complex and challenging needs, including cognitive, behavioural, physical, and emotional difficulties following brain injury.
The role provides the opportunity to work holistically with service users, supporting them in regaining maximum independence and participating in social, leisure, and vocational activities. The successful candidate will have access to specialist training, supervision through the Clinical Lead OT, and development opportunities. They will also be encouraged to participate in service development and research.
About the Candidate:
The ideal candidate will possess:
- A diploma or degree in occupational therapy and registration with the HCPC.
- Experience in neurological rehabilitation, with the ability to work autonomously.
- Strong skills in prioritising and managing a complex caseload.
- Excellent communication and report writing abilities.
- The capability to formulate complex risk assessments.
- Experience in supervising and training others.
- A valid UK driving licence.
Rewards and Benefits:
This position offers a range of benefits, including:
- A competitive salary of £35,392 - £42,618 DOE.
- 38 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays.
- Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Excellent training and support opportunities.
- Group life assurance and company pension.
- Eye voucher scheme.
- Long service and staff awards.
- Free parking.
- Nationwide employee discounts, including eating out and shopping.
- Blue Light Card for discounts online and in-store.
- Sponsorship applications will be considered for this role.
The organisation is committed to employee wellbeing, providing support to ensure that staff feel their best. Career development is a priority, with ample training and learning opportunities available to help you achieve your professional goals.
To Apply:
To join this dedicated team, please send your CV to Janice.froggatt@merco.co.uk or call 0208 971 2974 for more information.
All successful candidates will be subject to compliance checks, including DBS checks.