Band 7 Occupational Therapist - Acquired Brain Injury and Neurorehabilitation Team

Job Title: Band 7 Occupational Therapist - Acquired Brain Injury and Neurorehabilitation Team

Specialism: Occupational Therapy

Location: Leeds, UK

Salary: £34.00 Hourly

Type: 3 months initially, Full Time (28 hours per week)

We have a thrilling opportunity for a Band 7 Occupational Therapist to join our Acquired Brain Injury and Neurorehabilitation Team in the vibrant city of Leeds. This role is perfect for someone eager to make an immediate impact on the service users and help shape meaningful care plans. Working mostly independently, this position is an invaluable chance to showcase and further develop your expertise in neurological rehabilitation.

Perks and benefits:

• Flexible Working: Enjoy the flexibility of working just 3 days a week, accommodating your schedule while ensuring a healthy work-life balance.
• Valued Contributions: Join a team where your contributions are valued, and you have the freedom to innovate and lead change.
• Professional Development: Gain invaluable experience working with a diverse group of service users, enhancing your skills in neurorehabilitation.
• Autonomy and Teamwork: Embrace the opportunity to work as part of a dynamic team, while having a significant degree of autonomy in your role.

What you will do:

• Work autonomously as a specialist in neurological rehabilitation with highly developed skills and knowledge.
• Manage and prioritise a caseload of service users with complex needs, developing and executing tailored occupational therapy plans.
• Conduct thorough reassessments for each service user to establish personalised OT care plans.
• Liaise with service managers and regional managers to report on reassessment outcomes and care plans.
• Implement and evaluate treatment interventions, using evidence-based principles to address occupational performance and skill deficits.
• Create, monitor, and adapt care programmes, ensuring effectiveness through accurate data gathering and documentation.
• Engage empathetically with service users and their families, providing support and guidance throughout the rehabilitation process.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive and cohesive care delivery.
• Uphold professional standards in documentation and reporting, aligning with RCOT guidance.

About you:

• Specialist Knowledge: Highly developed skills and knowledge in neurological rehabilitation.
• Caseload Management: Experience managing and prioritising a caseload of service users with complex needs.
• Assessment Skills: Ability to conduct comprehensive reassessments and develop personalised occupational therapy care plans.
• Communication Skills: Confident liaising with service managers, regional managers, service users, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Evidence-Based Practice: Skilled in implementing and evaluating treatment interventions using evidence-based principles.
• Professional Standards: Commitment to maintaining accurate documentation and reporting in line with RCOT guidance.
• Independent Working: Ability to work autonomously while contributing effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Leeds is a place where history meets modern culture, offering a unique blend of professional opportunities and lifestyle benefits. Known for its friendly community, exceptional dining, and lively arts scene, Leeds is not only a great place to work but also a great place to call home. Join us and be a part of a city that thrives on innovation and diversity.

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