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 passionate team.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 33 days annual leave, ongoing training, and professional development.
- Other info: Dynamic role with significant responsibility and opportunities for career growth.
- 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.
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 UK's 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.
- 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
- 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
- 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.
Occupational therapist therapist in Birmingham employer: Brainkind
At Brainkind, we pride ourselves on being a leading brain injury charity that offers a supportive and collaborative work environment for our team of dedicated professionals. Located at West Heath House in Birmingham, our culture is centred around continuous learning and development, ensuring that our employees have access to ongoing training opportunities to enhance their skills in neurorehabilitation. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals recovering from brain injuries while enjoying competitive benefits and a strong sense of purpose in your work.
