Job Description

Occupational Therapist - Full Time - Priavte Hospital - Up to 42,000

Job Summary

We are looking to recruit a Occupational Therapist to join the team at this private hospital located near Colchester, Essex, . This is a full time/37.5 Hour role in a specialist brain injury service. Providing neurobehavioural rehabilitation for people with complex neurological needs, following an acquired brain injury (ABI) or traumatic brain injury (TBI). This includes assessment as well as treatment.

Responsibilities

You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to patients wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future.

As an Occupational Therapist, you will play a key part in their recovery, assisting qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of patients.

Therapy Interventions: Plan and deliver relevant occupational therapy interventions on an individual or group basis. Clinical Records: Maintain accurate and timely clinical records, documenting patient rehabilitation and progress. Leadership: Provide effective leadership and management to junior staff within the occupational therapy team. Collaborative Relationships: Develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with clinical and professional colleagues as part of a multidisciplinary team. Compliance: Ensure all clinical practices comply with Priory policies, statutory regulations, and quality standards. Communication: Maintain consistent communication with patients, families, carers, and funding bodies throughout the rehabilitation process. Innovation: Lead the implementation of new services within the site and share best practices across other locations.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will hold a BSc (Hons) or Diploma in Occupational Therapy and be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). You should have prior experience working within an Occupational Therapy setting, ideally with exposure to specialist areas such as neuro-rehabilitation. Strong communication skills are essential to build and maintain productive, therapeutic relationships with patients, using effective coaching and counselling techniques. In addition, the role requires highly developed interpersonal skills to navigate complex or challenging situations while providing compassionate support. Working within this environment can be physically, emotionally, and sensory demanding, but with your clinical expertise and the support of our team, you will play a key role in transforming the lives of those in our care.

Benefits

Free on-site parking Supplemented meals 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave Enhanced maternity pay Contributory pension scheme Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and private healthcare Access to development opportunities Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel Leadership & management development Long service award Refer a friend bonuses
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 35,000.00-42,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount Enhanced maternity leave Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking
Work Location: In person