A specialist hospital in Birmingham is now seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist to join the MDT on a 1-year fixed-term basis, with the potential to become permanent, supporting people with complex neuro-physical needs (such as muscle weakness, reduced coordination, and sensory/cognitive impairments) to regain independence and improve quality of life.
Purpose-built for physical and rehabilitation medicine, the hospital is a modern yet comfortable space for patients who require more intensive or specialist care, with the latest in therapeutic technologies and equipment on hand to support achievement of the best possible patient outcome.
As a Senior Occupational Therapist, you will collaborate with a diverse MDT to deliver targeted therapies for people seeking to re-develop or maintain key skills as part of their rehabilitation programme (e.g. following a major surgery or injury, as management of MS or Parkinson’s disease, or to manage chronic pain and fatigue), taking advantage of cutting-edge resources to help your patients reach their goals.
This is a full-time (37.5h) role on a 1-year fixed-term contract, primarily Mon-Fri with a rota for occasional Saturday/bank holiday cover.
Person specification:
- (Essential) HCPC-recognised BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy degree or equivalent/higher
- (Essential) HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist
- (Essential) Membership of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT)
- (Essential) Previous experience with both physical and neurological conditions
Benefits include:
- Free on-site parking
- Modern environment with evident and ongoing investment
- Private healthcare scheme, covering pre-existing conditions
- Friends & Family hospital discounts
- 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
- Non-contributory life assurance
- Access to substantial retail and leisure discounts, including the Blue Light Card
- Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support
- Employee referral and recognition schemes
- Private pension scheme
- And more!