Neuro-Occupational Therapist in London

We are seeking a motivated and skilled Neuro-Occupational Therapist to join our growing Therapy Service Team. You will provide neuro-occupational therapy assessment, treatment and rehabilitation for members with acquired brain injury (ABI) across Headway London’s services, Enfield Community Service and Private Therapy service. Your role will involve supporting members to maximise independence, participation, wellbeing and quality of life through person-centred, goal-focused rehabilitation delivered in centre-based, community and home environments. The post holder will work collaboratively with members, carers, staff and external organisations, providing advice, recommendations, training and support to promote successful engagement in daily living, education, employment, leisure and community participation. If you are passionate about supporting others to improve their wellbeing and achieve their goals, we would love to hear from you. Join our supportive team and make a meaningful difference every day.

Main duties of the job

• Clinical Assessment, Intervention & Rehabilitation: Carry out comprehensive occupational therapy assessments, treatment and review for people with complex neurological conditions, using evidence-based tools to assess impairment, activity and participation, and deliver effective rehabilitation.
• Group Work and Co-production: Develop, facilitate and evaluate therapeutic groups through a co-production approach, ensuring activities meet our members' needs, with support from the Therapy Manager. Communicate effectively and empathetically with our members who have speech, cognitive and behavioural difficulties, including sharing sensitive or complex information and support to maximise engagement in therapy.
• Documentation, Reporting & Professional Practice: Maintain accurate and up to date documentation for all caseload in accordance with professional and organisational standards.

About us

Headway London is a charity supporting people affected by brain injury. Working across 17 London boroughs, we provide specialist support for over 950 survivors, families, friends and carers each year - offering therapies, advocacy, and family and community support, alongside our Day and Evening Services.

Our Mission: We empower our community of brain injury survivors and their families to imagine new possibilities - filled with creativity, embracing diversity and backed by specialist support.

Our Vision: Brain injury survivors experience a world which is accessible to them, and where their contributions are valued and celebrated.

Job responsibilities

• Clinical Assessment, Intervention & Rehabilitation: Carry out comprehensive occupational therapy assessments, treatment and review for people with complex neurological conditions, using evidence-based tools to assess impairment, activity and participation, and deliver effective rehabilitation.
• Group Work and Co-production: Develop, facilitate and evaluate therapeutic groups through a co-production approach, ensuring activities meet our members' needs, with support from the Therapy Manager.
• Documentation, Reporting & Professional Practice: Maintain accurate and up to date documentation for all caseload in accordance with professional and organisational standards.
• Training, Education & Capacity Building: Deliver training, advice, and guidance to staff, volunteers, carers, and community organisations on key areas such as cognition, fatigue management, brain injury, wheelchair use, and related topics.

Key Relationships - Internal and External:

• Internal: Therapy service, Wider staff team, Members and their families and carers and students.
• External: Partners including health and social care providers, litigation professionals and case managers, educational settings.

Person Specification

• Understanding of the evidence base in occupational therapy within neurological rehabilitation.
• Good understanding of issues relevant to a person with acquired brain injury.
• Understanding of the demographic Headway London serves.
• Understanding of the voluntary sector.

Qualifications:

• Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC Registration
• Member of the BAOT
• Evidence of relevant courses undertaken
• Member of COT SS - Neurological Practice

Experience:

• Post graduate experience of working within a neurological rehabilitation setting.
• Experience of MDT working at Band 5 (NHS) equivalent level.
• Working with adults with acquired brain injury.
• Working in community settings.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.