Occupational Therapist in London

Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist passionate about Neurology, looking for a new challenge? Join our caring, compassionate and committed team working towards making a difference to people's lives every day with a rewarding career at PJ Care. Working within PJ Care can be incredibly fulfilling when supporting our residents ensuring they live as fuller lives as possible.

PJ Care provides expert 24-hour residential specialist neurological care to our residents which are at the heart of everything we do, and we strive to nurture dignity, independence and holistic wellbeing through the specialist care models, therapies and activities we provide. PJ Care is planning to open two new specialist neurological care homes, provisionally scheduled for June (subject to confirmation). One service will be located in North London. As part of this development, we are establishing a full multidisciplinary therapy team (MDT) for each service.

Initially, staff will be appointed to a single location only, and there will be no requirement to work across both sites. However, as PJ Care continues to expand its services, there may be an expectation in the future for staff to support nearby or closely located services, should additional homes open in proximity to their base location.

We are looking for a full time or part time Experienced Occupational Therapist with a special interest in Neurology. A variety of contracted hours is available, up to full-time (37.5 hours per week), and who has previous experience of rehabilitation and tracheostomy care to join our dynamic team in our North London site (N11 1EQ).

You will assist with completing rehabilitation and maintenance programmes for residents with varied neurological and progressive conditions, and you will also be an active member of the multi-disciplinary team. You will also be involved in the supervision of support staff (Therapy Technician, Assistant) and Students. PJ Care are committed to supporting staff to complete continuing professional development and have excellent training opportunities.

The right candidate will reflect the PJ Care values of Care, Compassion and Commitment. As an award winning, independent provider of neurological care, PJ Care only look to recruit individuals who share in our mission to deliver the highest standards of care. Salary will be calculated depending on experience, in line with role and seniority. All roles are on-site and in person; remote or hybrid working is not available.

We are specifically looking for candidates who:

• Have experience working in neurological settings (e.g. neurorehabilitation, ABI, complex neurological conditions)
• Are able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team within a specialist neurological service

Please also note that we are currently unable to offer sponsorship, and therefore candidates must already have the right to work in the UK.

We care for individuals with a wide range of neurological conditions, including:

• Neurodegenerative diseases
• Functional Neurological Disorders (FND)
• Traumatic brain injuries
• Long-term and complex care needs

The role: It is key to remember that each one of our residences have their own individual needs and preferences so you would need to care for them as if they were a member of your family. Part of your role would be to support them and providing them dignified person-centered care will ensure their needs are being met.

About you: It is great if you are an experienced Occupational Therapist however, your personal qualities are key and should shine through, you must be cheerful, be caring and compassionate that will help with the care we provide each of our residences. The successful candidate will be able to use evidenced based patient centred approach to assess, plan, implement and evaluate treatment plans to support residents’ physical and psychological needs.

You will also work with residents, and team members to identify goals and set person-centred treatment plans. As a team we would welcome someone who is able to join us and contribute to our team approach to support our residents. The successful candidate will be an individual who is willing to learn and is happy to partake in open discussions around resident interventions and care.

What You’ll Gain by joining PJ Care, you will:

• Make a meaningful impact in residents' lives
• Receive continuous support in your career progression
• Be part of a workplace culture driven by innovation and collaboration
• Fully funded enhanced DBS
• Long-service awards and recognition
• Career development opportunities with salary increments

Our Commitment to Inclusion: PJ Care champions Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in all aspects of our organisation. We support every team member and resident in reaching their full potential in an environment where everyone feels valued and safe.

Join Us: All staff employed by PJ Care are individually responsible and expected to safeguard and promote the safety and welfare of all individuals who access PJ Care services to ensure everyone is protected from actual or potential harm. If you’re ready to advance your career in an award-winning neurological service, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to make a difference in the lives of our residents while growing professionally in a supportive and rewarding environment.