Band 7 Occupational Therapist

Senior Occupational Therapist

Location: Stagenhoe, Hitchin, Hertfordshire

Salary: £39,959 - £48,117 per annum (DOE) (Equivalent to NHS Band 6)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Help people rebuild their independence through specialist neurological rehabilitation.

Brainkind is looking for a passionate and motivated Senior Occupational Therapist to join our specialist multidisciplinary team at Stagenhoe, our neurological rehabilitation service in Hitchin.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the UK's leading neurological care charity, supporting people living with acquired brain injuries and complex neurological conditions to regain independence, rebuild confidence and maximise their quality of life.

About Brainkind

Brainkind is the UK's leading charity specialising in the assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of people living with acquired brain injuries and complex neurological conditions.

Working across specialist hospitals, residential rehabilitation services and assessment centres, our multidisciplinary teams deliver expert, person-centred rehabilitation using our recognised neurobehavioural model to help people achieve meaningful outcomes.

About Stagenhoe

Stagenhoe is one of Brainkind's flagship neurological rehabilitation services, providing specialist rehabilitation and long-term care for adults with acquired brain injuries and complex neurological conditions.

Working alongside Neuropsychologists, Physiotherapists, Speech & Language Therapists, Nurses, Rehabilitation Support Workers and Activities Coordinators, you'll help deliver holistic rehabilitation that enables people to achieve greater independence.

About the Role

As a Senior Occupational Therapist, you'll provide specialist Occupational Therapy assessments, treatment planning and rehabilitation programmes that support people to maximise independence across daily living, mobility, leisure and community participation.

Alongside managing your own clinical caseload, you'll support Therapy Assistants and Activities Coordinators, contribute to service development and work closely with the wider multidisciplinary team to deliver outstanding neurological rehabilitation.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist Occupational Therapy assessments and rehabilitation programmes.
• Manage a varied neurological caseload using evidence-based practice.
• Develop personalised treatment plans that promote independence and quality of life.
• Support rehabilitation planning within the multidisciplinary team.
• Provide day-to-day leadership to Therapy Assistants and Activities Coordinators.
• Contribute to service development and continuous quality improvement.
• Develop specialist skills in equipment provision, seating and rehabilitation technology.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and professional standards.

About You

We're looking for an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist with a passion for neurological rehabilitation and person-centred care.

You'll ideally have:

• Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Current HCPC registration.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Excellent communication and clinical reasoning skills.
• Ability to manage your own workload and work autonomously.
• Experience working within neurological rehabilitation, acquired brain injury, complex care or a related setting.
• A collaborative approach and commitment to delivering high-quality rehabilitation.

What You'll Receive

In return you'll receive:

• Salary of £39,959 - £48,117 per annum (DOE).
• 38 days annual leave, company pension and Simplyhealth Cash Plan.
• Employee Assistance Programme, Life Assurance, Eye Care Voucher Scheme and free on-site parking.
• Ongoing clinical supervision, CPD and learning opportunities.
• Access to Brainkind's national Occupational Therapy and Allied Health Professional network.

Why Join Brainkind?

Joining Brainkind means becoming part of one of the UK's most respected neurological rehabilitation providers. You'll work alongside highly experienced clinicians, develop specialist expertise and make a genuine difference to the lives of people recovering from life-changing neurological injury.

Apply today and help transform lives through specialist rehabilitation.

Important Information

Please note that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and may close early once sufficient applications have been received. Employment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS check and references.