Occupational Therapist

Overview

Job Title: Occupational Therapist

Location: Milton Keynes

Salary: £29,970 - £36,483 per annum (DOE)

Hours: 35 hours per week

Why Join Search Consultancy LTD?

Search Recruitment group is hiring for a fantastic opportunity which has arisen for an Occupational Therapist to join a leading UK health-care provider specializing in neurorehabilitation. This organization supports individuals with acquired brain injuries (ABI) to regain lost skills and achieve their personal recovery goals. You'll be joining a passionate, dedicated team in a supportive environment that promotes collaboration and continuous development.

About the Role:

The Occupational Therapist will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, delivering care within a neurobehavioral model. You will manage a caseload of individuals with complex mental and physical health needs, helping them recover skills in areas such as self-maintenance, productivity, education, and leisure. You'll have the opportunity to develop your clinical skills with support and supervision from senior OTs while making a positive impact on people's lives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work autonomously in a specialist clinical area, developing skills in neurological rehabilitation under the supervision of senior OTs.
• Manage a caseload of individuals with complex mental/physical health needs or challenging behaviours.
• Complete assessments, formulate treatment plans, and implement evidence-based interventions to support individual rehabilitation goals.
• Develop and monitor care programs, working closely with rehabilitation support workers or therapy assistants to ensure effective delivery.
• Engage with individuals and their families, addressing potential resistance to rehabilitation through strong interpersonal skills and empathy.
• Conduct and regularly update risk assessments, ensuring the multidisciplinary team is informed of any changes.

Leadership:

• Manage and prioritise your workload, with guidance from senior OTs, ensuring effective use of time and resources.
• Support a culture of safety and high performance by identifying areas for improvement and taking appropriate action.
• Promote the occupational therapy profession, building partnerships across internal teams and external agencies.
• Contribute to clinical governance and attend occupational therapy meetings, implementing agreed outcome measures to improve service quality.

Benefits & Rewards:

• Salary of £29,970 - £36,483 per annum, depending on experience
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities
• Company pension scheme
• Group life assurance
• Eye voucher scheme
• Nationwide employee discounts, including shopping and dining
• Blue Light Card: Discounts for those working in the NHS, emergency services, social care sector, and armed forces
• Strong focus on employee wellbeing, with career development as a priority

If you're a motivated Occupational Therapist ready to take the next step in your career, Search Consultancy LTD would love to hear from you.