At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide neuro-occupational therapy to support individuals with acquired brain injury.
- Company: Join Headway London, a charity dedicated to helping brain injury survivors thrive.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, supportive team environment, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Work collaboratively with a diverse team and engage with the community.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful impact on people's lives every day through person-centred rehabilitation.
- Qualifications: Degree in Occupational Therapy and experience in neurological rehabilitation required.
The predicted salary is between 30414 - 36989 £ per year.
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- 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.
- 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.
- Work independently as a lone practitioner with individuals who may present with complex needs, challenging behaviour and unpredictable risks in community settings.
- Maintain accurate and up to date documentation for all caseload in accordance with professional and organisational standards.
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.
Job responsibilities- Negotiate goal-directed intervention with individuals and/or carers to establish a realistic person-centred treatment programme that promotes an individual's choice and autonomy.
- Assess the need for assistive technology and/or adaptive environments to enhance independence; including making recommendations, trialing and providing training and support to members, carers and other professionals in their use.
- Communicate complex clinical information clearly to colleagues, families, carers and external professionals to support coordinated and integrated service.
- Apply professional judgement, problem-solving skills and risk management strategies to maintain safety, dignity and positive outcomes while supporting individuals in real-life environments.
- Prepare written reports, recommendations and professional correspondence for external stakeholders including GPs, case managers and other professionals.
- 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.
- 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.
- Understanding of the evidence base in occupational therapy within neurological rehabilitation.
- Aware of own competency level.
- Good understanding of issues relevant to a person with acquired brain injury.
- Understanding of the demographic Headway London serves.
- Understanding of the voluntary sector.
- Aware of the various other support services available in the Headway London catchment area.
- Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
- HCPC Registration
- Member of the BAOT
- Evidence of relevant courses undertaken
- Member of COT SS - Neurological Practice
- Post graduate experience of working within a neurological rehabilitation setting.
- Experience of MDT working at Band 5 (NHS) equivalent level.
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development and reflective practice.
- 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.
