Therapeutic Rehabilitation Specialist

2 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Active Care Group Full time

Active Care Group is a leading provider of complex care services in the UK, employing over 4000+ dedicated professionals.

We are seeking an experienced Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist (Band 7 equivalent) to join our esteemed therapy team at Blackheath Brain Injury Rehabilitation Unit in London.

This exciting opportunity presents a unique chance to work within a supportive multidisciplinary environment, focusing on delivering high-quality patient care and rehabilitation services.

The unit has two wards: a Level 1 Highly Specialist Cognitive-Behavioural ward with 19 beds and a Level 2 Neurorehabilitation ward with 18 beds. Both provide specialist treatment for patients with physical and cognitive impairments resulting from acquired or traumatic brain injuries.

You will be part of an enthusiastic and experienced team, comprising neurology, neuropsychiatry, neuropsychology, nursing, physiotherapy, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, social workers, and other healthcare professionals.

Your role will involve working closely with the multidisciplinary team to exercise complex clinical reasoning in assessment, rehabilitation, and discharge planning. You will hold your own caseload of patients across both wards, receiving support and guidance from an experienced Occupational Therapy team.

The Blackheath Brain Injury Unit is renowned for its complex neurorehabilitation services and is part of the Active Care Group Neuro Network, which focuses on using clinical expertise, innovation, and technology to meet patients' expectations of their rehabilitation goals.

We value patient-centred high-quality care, driving clinical and administrative decision-making. Our commitment to staff wellbeing includes new renovations to the wards and opportunities for postgraduate training, such as the PgCert in Sensory Integration.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Deputise for the Lead Occupational Therapist when required and be a focal point of the team within the Blackheath community.
  • Develop, carry out, and generalise safe, innovative, evidence-based treatments underpinned by the principles of neuroplasticity and motor re-learning.
  • Plan and prioritise a complex clinical caseload.
  • Assist the MDT in diagnosis, problem formulation, and planning of rehabilitation programmes.
  • Function as a Key Worker/Named Therapist to ensure active coordination and management of the therapeutic programme to achieve agreed rehabilitation goals.
  • Play a key role in planning safe discharges.
  • Prescribe and provide equipment for patients during their rehabilitation journey.
  • Provide intervention as part of an MDT approach and be involved in MDT service developments.
  • Maintain records and clinical notes in line with company policy and RCOT guidelines.
  • Ensure effective and timely communication at all levels (with patients, families, the MDT, and external agencies).
  • Develop and deliver in-service education and training programme for the wider MDT.
  • Supervise junior members of staff such as Band 6 therapists, assistants, and students.
  • Keep people safe from harm and protect their human rights

Requirements:

  • HCPC registration
  • RCOT registration
  • Previous experience of working in a neurorehabilitation setting
  • Ability to motivate patients over long periods
  • Supervision experience
  • Successful candidates will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS

Benefits:

  • A salary of £45,000 - £60,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
  • 25 days plus bank holidays
  • Free lunch when on duty
  • Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e-learning and face-to-face training and development opportunities
  • Active Reward App giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop
  • Free 24-hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship, and consumer advice
  • A salary sacrifice Aegon 5% matched pension
  • Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials like going to the dentist or opticians
  • We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme
  • Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits
  • Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1500 by recommending someone you know
  • and the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group

Location: South East London



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