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Occupational Therapist
Stowmarket, Suffolk
Our client is seeking an experienced, creative and reflective Occupational Therapist to join and lead a specialist Occupational Therapy service within a highly regarded community-based acquired brain injury rehabilitation setting.
This is an excellent opportunity for an Occupational Therapist with leadership experience and a passion for neurorehabilitation to play a key role in shaping and developing an established OT service while delivering specialist rehabilitation as part of an interdisciplinary team.
The Opportunity
You will lead a team of experienced Occupational Therapists delivering high-quality, specialist rehabilitation for adults living with the effects of acquired brain injury. The service supports individuals with conditions including:
- Traumatic brain injury
- Stroke
- Brain infection
- Hypoxia
- Brain tumour
Working within a collaborative interdisciplinary team, you will contribute to person-centred rehabilitation delivered across a purpose-built centre, clients’ homes and community environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee the delivery of a high-quality Occupational Therapy service across the main site and satellite provision.
- Provide professional leadership and governance for Occupational Therapy practice.
- Deliver specialist Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions for adults following acquired brain injury.
- Ensure effective clinical and professional supervision arrangements for Occupational Therapy staff.
- Support and maintain student placements and professional development opportunities.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with external services, networks and universities.
- Act as a specialist resource to the wider professional community.
- Contribute to the strategic development and ongoing improvement of the interdisciplinary rehabilitation service.
About the Service
Our client delivers specialist, non-residential acquired brain injury rehabilitation within the community and has built an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality, evidence-based care.
Occupational Therapy is a valued and integral part of the wider interdisciplinary team, working alongside Physiotherapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Clinical Psychologists, Social Work professionals and Rehabilitation Assistants.
The service promotes an open and supportive culture focused on continuous improvement, clinical excellence, professional development and collaborative working.
What We’re Looking For
- Qualified and registered Occupational Therapist
- Previous experience working within acquired brain injury, neurorehabilitation or a related specialist rehabilitation environment
- Leadership or service management experience within Occupational Therapy
- Strong clinical reasoning, communication and team leadership skills
- Commitment to evidence-based, person-centred practice
Benefits
- Structured salary progression across three pay points
- Company pension scheme
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and long service recognition
- Free on-site parking
- Access to continuing professional development and in-house learning opportunities
- High-quality clinical supervision and professional support
To apply for this job please visit www.reed.co.uk.
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