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.
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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.
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Key Responsibilities
* Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop individualised rehabilitation plans.
* Utilize advanced clinical reasoning and evidence-based practices to deliver specialised therapy.
* Perform access and home visits across Lancashire and South Cumbria to assess and facilitate graded discharges.
* Maintain professional records, manage clinical risks, and ensure compliance with outcome measures.
* Collaborate effectively with team leaders, therapy and nursing staff, and the wider MDT.
* Engage in innovative practices, such as VR and hydrotherapy, to enhance patient outcomes.
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About You
We are looking for a compassionate and skilled professional with:
* A degree in Occupational Therapy and HCPC registration.
* Substantial experience in rehabilitation, ideally within neurological settings.
* Evidence of relevant postgraduate training and ongoing CPD.
* Advanced skills in patient assessment, manual treatment, and risk management.
* Excellent communication and conflict resolution abilities.
* The ability to work autonomously and prioritise effectively.
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Rewards and Benefits
* £3,000 Welcome Bonus (subject to T&Cs).
* 35 days' holiday (including bank holidays).
* Enhanced maternity pay.
* Pension contributions.
* Access to Perkbox and Blue Light Card discounts.
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
* Long service and staff awards.
* Free uniform and parking.
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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.
Take the next step in your career and apply today! Please contact wade.laws@search.co.uk for further information.
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.
