Occupational Therapist
Active Care Group
Winterbourne, BS16 2UUView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£31,197 to £40,340
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
29 November 2026
41 days leftJob description
Come and join one of the UKs largest providers in complex care. We proudly employ over 4000+ people - no matter what your experience, we have jobs for...
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic and supportive team and develop your skills in neurorehabilitation.
You will be providing Occupational Therapy assessment and treatment for patients with complex needs following an acute neurological event such as traumatic and acquired brain injury, or other neurological conditions. You will ideally have clinical experience in the assessment and management of patients experiencing cognitive and physical impairments and subsequent difficulties in function.
The team consists of a Consultant in Rehabilitation Medicine and a Consultant in Neuropsychiatry, Speech and Language Therapists, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, Nurses and Rehabilitation Technicians. Interdisciplinary working is optimised through shared goal setting and treatment opportunities. We pride ourselves on delivering patient-centred, holistic and innovative therapy to promote positive rehabilitation outcomes for our patients.
This job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received.
- Maintain a small independent caseload providing Occupational Therapy assessment and therapy for patients with complex rehabilitation needs.
- Develop comprehensive discharge plans, making timely referrals to and liaising with relevant community services.
- Evaluate effectiveness of interventions using agreed outcome measures.
- Provide Occupational Therapy as part of the multidisciplinary team, and be involved in MDT service developments, meetings and audit as appropriate.
- Adhere to risk management strategies agreed by the multidisciplinary team for individual patients.
- Act as link therapist for patients and their families whilst they are treated at the Centre
- Provide supervision and support to Occupational Therapy Assistants alongside senior members of the team.
- Participate in reflective practice and engage actively in regular supervision.
- Maintain client records and collect activity data/statistics in accordance with company policy.
- Work in accordance with the HCPC professional practice, ensuring practice is evidence based and based on national clinical standards.
- Provide training related to Occupational Therapy to other multidisciplinary
- Provide training specific to individual patients to the nursing and care team as appropriate.
- Ensure full and accurate recording of interventions and assessments in line with Company and local policy.
- Undertake any other appropriate roles and responsibilities as requested and required.
We have a collaborative and holistic approach to care and work effectively in partnership with our stakeholders to deliver high-quality integrated health and care services. We have over 30 years of specialist knowledge and experience in managing complex conditions including ventilation and respiratory, spinal injury, brain injury, epilepsy, neurological conditions and learning disabilities. With an innovative, user-centred approach, we help individuals progress towards a more independent future and to lead their best life.
Qualifications
Essential: - Recognised Occupational Therapy degree or equivalent; - HCPC registration
Experience
Essential
- Ability to provide specialist assessments and treatments for patients
- Ability to develop comprehensive discharge plans
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Ability to be responsive and work under pressure
Desirable: - Experience treating adults with complex rehabilitation needs; - Previous experience of working in a neurorehabilitation setting would be an advantage
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
14 October 2026
Last checked
16 October 2026
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About the employer
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