Occupational Therapist

Our Client: We are working with a leading UK organisation who support people in their journey to a better life following neurotrauma.  Brain injury can happen to anyone and the impact on their lives can be huge.  With the correct care, rehabilitation and support, people can regain the skills they need to thrive and enjoy a bright future.  We are looking for top talent to join the team!

Role: Occupational Therapist

Location: Milton Keynes

Job Description:

Working in a Multi/Interdisciplinary Team providing occupational therapy input within the BIRT neurobehavioural model to those we support who with acquired brain injury (ABI).  Liaising with internal and external professionals, family members and those in our care.

Working within a specialist clinical area as an autonomous professional, using and developing skills and knowledge in neurological rehabilitation and supported by a Senior Occupational Therapist, you will manage and support a caseload of people with complex mental / physical health needs or challenging behaviour.   

Key Responsibilities:

Supported and supervision by a Senior OT, you will complete the OT process and to use evidence based/service user centred principles and clinical reasoning to assess, formulate treatment plans, implement and evaluate intervention.
You will address occupational performance and skill deficits enabling the service user in areas of self-maintenance, productivity, education and leisure.

Developing programmes of care, you will ensure adequate and detailed handover of programmes to rehabilitation support workers or therapy assistants, monitor through data gathering, evaluate and modify treatment in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of intervention according to the neurobehavioural model.
Using effective interpersonal skills and empathy, you’ll engage with those we support  who may be resistant to the rehabilitation process or may be in distress.
Whilst carrying out detailed risk assessments, you will ensure that these regular reviews and updates and communicate with the team effectively.

Requirements:

Knowledge and application of occupational therapy assessments (standardised and non-standardised) & intervention.
Understanding of occupational therapy outcome measures and models of practice.
An understanding of current legislation and policies affecting clinical area and professional practice.
Experience of working in a multi / inter disciplinary team.
Preferred qualifications:

Educated to Degree level Occupational Therapy.

Registered with HCPC.

What is on offer:

A competitive salary of £28,500 - £34,500
33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Excellent training and support
Company Pension
Group life assurance.
Eye voucher scheme
Long service and staff awards
Free parking
Nationwide employee staff discounts incl. eating out and shopping.
Blue Light Card: provides those in the NHS, emergency services, social care sector and armed forces with discounts online and in-store.
How to Apply:

Merco Medical is an Employment Agency working on behalf of our clients in the recruitment of this role.  Unless otherwise stated, when applying for a job in the UK, you must ensure that you are already authorised to work there.

To apply please send your CV to  or call (phone number removed) or connect with me on LinkedIn: 

Join us and make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals recovering from brain injury. Apply today