At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead neurorehabilitation therapy, helping individuals regain independence and achieve life goals.
- Company: Join Brainkind, the UK's leading brain injury charity with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous leave, healthcare support, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives through expert rehabilitation and support.
- Qualifications: Degree in Occupational Therapy and 2+ years experience with neurological conditions.
The predicted salary is between 49387 - 56515 £ per year.
Senior Specialist Occupational Therapist Lead specialist neurorehabilitation occupational therapy in a life-changing service. Brainkind is seeking an experienced and passionate Senior Specialist Occupational Therapist to join our expert neurorehabilitation team at West Heath House in Birmingham. This is an exciting opportunity for an Occupational Therapist with experience in acquired brain injury and neurological rehabilitation to take a leading role in Occupational Therapy provision within a specialist rehabilitation service, supporting individuals to regain independence, rebuild confidence and achieve meaningful life goals following brain injury.
As part of the UKs leading brain injury charity, you'll join a highly skilled interdisciplinary team delivering evidence-based rehabilitation that genuinely changes lives. At Brainkind, we help people rebuild their lives after brain injury. Through our specialist assessment centres, rehabilitation units and hospitals, we support individuals living with complex cognitive, physical, emotional and behavioural challenges following injury, illness, substance misuse and other neurological conditions. Our teams are united by a shared purpose, strong clinical standards and a commitment to delivering exceptional rehabilitation outcomes.
West Heath House provides specialist neurorehabilitation for adults living with the effects of severe acquired brain injury. The focus is on helping people maximise independence, participate in meaningful activities and return to valued life roles wherever possible, whilst promoting dignity, privacy and respect throughout their rehabilitation journey. This is a senior clinical role offering significant responsibility, autonomy and leadership within Occupational Therapy.
You will lead Occupational Therapy provision across the service, working as a key member of the multidisciplinary team while supporting service users with highly complex rehabilitation needs:
- Occupational Therapy colleagues
- Rehabilitation Support Workers
- Therapy Assistants
- Clinical and medical professionals
- External agencies and community services
This role is ideal for an experienced Occupational Therapist looking to further develop specialist expertise within neurological rehabilitation while influencing service delivery and clinical outcomes.
Key responsibilities include:
- Work as an autonomous Occupational Therapy practitioner within a specialist neurological rehabilitation setting
- Provide expert Occupational Therapy assessment, formulation, intervention and evaluation
- Apply evidence-based practice, advanced clinical reasoning and person-centred approaches to rehabilitation
- Support service users in developing independence across self-care, daily living activities, productivity, vocational goals, education, learning, leisure and community participation
- Rehabilitation planning and delivery
- Design, implement and evaluate individualised rehabilitation programmes
- Ensure effective handover of rehabilitation programmes to support staff and therapy assistants
- Monitor progress through data collection and outcome measurement
- Adapt interventions in response to changing needs and rehabilitation goals
- Lead Occupational Therapy provision within the service
- Liaise with families, carers and external agencies to ensure coordinated rehabilitation pathways
- Provide specialist Occupational Therapy expertise for complex cases
- Promote choice, dignity, independence and person-centred care throughout the rehabilitation journey
We're looking for an Occupational Therapist who is passionate about neurological rehabilitation and committed to delivering outstanding outcomes for people with acquired brain injury:
- Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy
- At least 2 years experience working with neurological conditions, including experience gained within mixed caseloads or training placements
- Specialist knowledge of Occupational Therapy interventions in acquired brain injury, including cognitive rehabilitation and upper limb rehabilitation
- Full UK driving licence
- Willingness to drive service users using unit vehicles
- Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
- Passion for interdisciplinary working and rehabilitation outcomes
Competitive salary of £49,387 - £56,515 per annum (DOE) ~33 days annual leave including bank holidays ~ Buy and sell up to 5 additional days annual leave ~ Simply Health Plan to support routine healthcare costs ~ Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) ~ Excellent training and clinical support ~ Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities ~ Potential support for further professional development ~ Group life assurance ~ Company pension ~ Eye voucher scheme ~ Free on-site parking ~ Long service and staff awards ~ All clinical roles have CPD opportunities and we may support further professional development.
If you're an experienced Occupational Therapist looking for a rewarding senior role where you can utilise specialist neurological rehabilitation skills, influence service delivery and make a lasting impact on people's lives, we'd love to hear from you.
Enhanced DBS/PVG checks. Brainkind is a Disability Confident Employer and guarantees an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role. We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and supportive workplace where every colleague is valued, respected and empowered to thrive.
Band 6 Therapist - Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist employer: Brainkind
Brainkind is an exceptional employer, offering a rewarding opportunity for Occupational Therapists to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals recovering from brain injuries. Located at West Heath House in Birmingham, our supportive work culture prioritises professional development with ongoing training, competitive benefits, and a commitment to person-centred care, ensuring that every team member can thrive while contributing to transformative rehabilitation outcomes.
