Job Title: Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist - Acute Team
Location: London
Type: Permanent
Shift Pattern: Full time, 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £53,000 - £57,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Sanctuary Personnel is currently seeking a Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist to join our Acute Services Team in a prestigious healthcare facility in London.
About Us:
With a legacy of over a century, we are renowned globally for our commitment to patient-centric care and clinical excellence. Our ethos of 'Patients First' is deeply ingrained in our operations.
About the Role:
As part of our dynamic therapies team, you will contribute to the care of patients in our cutting-edge hospital environment. Working within our 40-bed neurorehabilitation unit, equipped with state-of-the-art facilities including dedicated therapy gyms, you will employ advanced rehabilitation techniques to aid patient recovery, including the use of innovative robotic equipment and advanced exoskeletons.
This role operates on a full-time basis with shift patterns including rotation between 08:00 am - 16:00 pm and 10:00 am - 18:00 pm, alongside weekend rotations.
What Sets Us Apart:
Our facility offers a high-acuity environment with the latest equipment, fostering an environment where caregivers can expand their expertise across various specialties. We are dedicated to professional development, encapsulated in our mission of 'Caring for life, researching for health, and educating those who serve'.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and deliver occupational therapy to neurosciences patients, collaborating with the wider Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT).
- Provide clinical expertise in neurological occupational therapy, supporting and deputising for occupational leads as necessary.
- Educate and train colleagues in neurological care, occupational therapy, and rehabilitation techniques.
- Utilise routine outcome measures to enhance patient care, taking a proactive approach.
- Undertake other assigned duties as required.
Candidate Requirements:
- Degree in relevant Allied Health Profession (AHP).
- Post-graduate experience and training in neurorehabilitation and neurosurgery, particularly in cognition assessment and treatment.
- Evidence of experience/training in appraisal and supervision within therapy settings.
- Continuous professional and academic development relevant to the clinical field.
- Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
- This role may require a DBS check as per the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
What We Offer:
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a range of benefits including:
- 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays).
- 5% pension auto-enrolment with a 10% contribution from the employer.
- Life assurance, private medical & dental insurance, and eye care contributions.
- Access to discounted gym facilities.
- 24/7 Holistic Employee Assistance Programme.
We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment and promoting diversity through our Equal Employment Opportunity/Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Policy.
If you are passionate about delivering world-class care and making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients, we invite you to join us on this exciting journey.
Apply now through Sanctuary Personnel.
