Occupational Therapist

Neural Pathways has a unique part-time opportunity for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our friendly and supportive team in Northamptonshire and Leicestershire. We’re looking for a dedicated professional with at least 3 years’ experience who is motivated to work across all areas of neurological rehabilitation. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a dynamic service that provides life-changing outcomes for our clients.

Neural Pathways takes pride in delivering bespoke rehabilitation programs tailored to individual client needs. We are known for our client-centred approach, interprofessional collaboration, and innovative thinking in rehabilitation. Our team works with clients both in the community and within other Active Care Group services, offering highly skilled rehabilitation for a range of neurological conditions.

As an Occupational Therapist you will provide support to our teams based at Kingly Croft, located in Leicestershire, and Kingly Terrace in Northampton, therefore a Full UK Driving License and access to a car is essential for this role.

If you are an innovative Occupational Therapist looking to make a difference, we would love to hear from you Apply now to join Neural Pathways and be part of a team dedicated to transforming lives through rehabilitation.

What you'll be working:

This role is 22.5 hours per week – 2 days at Kingly Croft in Leicestershire and 1 day at Kingly Terrace in Northampton.

We understand the need for a positive work, life balance and would be happy to discuss flexible working for the right candidate.

What you'll be doing:

* Provide comprehensive assessment, advice, and treatment of clients following life changing catastrophic injury

* Maintain a small independent caseload providing Occupational Therapy assessment and therapy for patients with complex rehabilitation needs

* Provide Occupational Therapy as part of the multidisciplinary team, and be involved in interdisciplinary team service developments, meetings and audit as appropriate

* Work to develop a neuro technology offering for our clients
Engage with solicitors and case managers to monitor and track client progress and outcomes

* Provide supervision, support and training to junior team members, Therapy Assistants and students as required

* Maintain client records and collect activity data/statistics in accordance with company policy

* Work in accordance with the HCPC professional practice, ensuring practice is evidence based and in line with national clinical standards

* Maintain a professional development portfolio in line with HCPC registration requirements

* Keep abreast of evidence-based practice in Occupational Therapy through relevant reading, attending in-service training and external courses

* Be actively involved in research and/or audit activity as directed by the Senior Occupational Therapist

* Keep people safe from any harm and protect their human rights

What you'll have:

* HCPC registration

* 3 years’ postgraduate work experience

* Full UK Driving License and access to a car

* Experience of working within a neurological rehabilitation setting

* Successful candidates will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS

We also want to ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable facilities to participate in job applications or interviews to perform essential job functions. To support this, we are a Disability Confident committed employer.

What to look forward to:

* 25 days plus bank holidays

* Birthday off

* 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 Nest Personal Pension account

* 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, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group