Senior Occupational Therapist

Senior Occupational Therapist

Location: West Midlands

Salary: £38,682 - £46,580 per annum

Job type: Permanent, full-time

Schedule: Monday to Friday, day shifts

Sponsorship: This employer is able to sponsor applicants who meet the necessary qualifications and experience requirements.

About the role:

A specialist care provider is seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist to join its multidisciplinary team supporting individuals with complex neurological conditions. Working across two well-equipped sites, the successful applicant will play a key role in delivering both individual and group therapy to residents at varying stages of rehabilitation, from slow stream recovery to long-term maintenance.

You’ll work closely with a team of physiotherapists, speech and language therapists, dietitians, psychologists, and care staff to develop and deliver tailored care plans that promote independence, wellbeing, and quality of life.

Key responsibilities:

• Conduct neurological and MSK assessments and design person-centred treatment plans
• Deliver individual and group rehabilitation sessions
• Liaise with internal and external professionals to support care planning and discharge
• Record and evaluate outcomes and respond to residents’ changing needs
• Attend reviews and external appointments as required
• Contribute to team meetings, care discussions, and staff training
• Ensure accurate documentation in line with clinical and organisational standards
• Follow all safeguarding and health and safety procedures

Requirements:

• Degree in Occupational Therapy and registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• Minimum 2 years’ clinical experience as an Occupational Therapist
• Experience with neurological conditions and occupational performance assessments
• Knowledge of upper limb splinting, wellbeing programmes, and ADL-focused rehabilitation
• Excellent communication, organisation, and time management skills
• Positive, collaborative approach and commitment to multidisciplinary teamwork
• Valid UK driving licence (preferred)

Desirable:

• Familiarity with the Model of Human Occupation or Vona du Toit's Model of Creative Ability
• Experience in mental capacity assessments and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS)
• Group therapy planning and facilitation experience

Benefits:

• Contributory company pension
• Free on-site parking
• Staff uniform
• Training (internal and external) and mentorship support
• Comprehensive healthcare package (post-probation)
• 28 days annual leave, rising to 30 days after 2 years’ service

How to apply:

If you are a passionate Occupational Therapist ready to make a difference in a specialist neurorehabilitation setting, we welcome your application. Submit your CV and we will be in touch to discuss the next steps.