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Reference: 2383009
Job summary
Senior Occupational Therapist (Equivalent to Band 6)
Hitchin
Salary:£39,959 - £48,117 per annum DOE
Hours: 37.5hrs per week
Why join us?
Brainkind Stagenhoe has an exciting opportunity for an Occupational Therapist to join their dedicated team of healthcare professionals working in a beautiful historical building providing care and slow stream rehabilitation to people with neurological conditions. You will provide an occupational therapy service by assessing, implementing and evaluating programmes of person-centred care as part of the multi-disciplinary team.
Main duties of the job
About the role:
- We are looking for someone with a creative and person centred approach, who can develop treatment and support plans that enhance function and quality of life.
- Opportunities to develop a therapeutic group programme to meet the needs of a wide range of people.
- Leadership of a small team of therapy assistants and activities co-ordinators
- Opportunity to work with people with a wide range of neurological conditions.
- Opportunity to develop skills and understanding of equipment provision and seating.
- A commitment to continuing professional development and regular supervision.
- Opportunities for peer support from a wider organisation encompassing other OTs and AHP professionals specialising in neurological rehabilitation.
About us
Brainkind is a charity that aims to improve the lives of peoplewith brain injuries in the UK.Our assessment centres, rehabilitation units and hospitals use expert neurorehabilitation to support people to regain the skills they have lost. We treat people with a range of brain injuries sustained through trauma, illness, substance abuse and more to recover and meet their personal goals.Our employees are incredibly passionate about the jobs they do youll find a strong team spirit across our services and amazing colleagues who always pull together and look out for each other.
Rewards:
You can look forward to excellent benefits, including:
- A competitive Salary of£39,959 - £48,117 per annum DOE
- 38 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
- Buy and sell up to 5 days annual leave
- Simply Health Plan; helps to cover the cost of routine healthcare treatments. Further information can be found atwww.simplyhealth.co.uk/about-us
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Excellent training and support
- Group life assurance
- Eye voucher scheme
- Free parking
- Company Pension
- Long Service and Staff Awards
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Details
Date posted
05 October 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience £39,959 - £48,117 per annum DOE
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
B0462-26-0050
Job locations
Neurological Care Centre Stagenhoe
St Paul's Walden
Hitchin
SG4 8BZ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
About the role:
- We are looking for someone with a creative and person centred approach, who can develop treatment and support plans that enhance function and quality of life.
- Opportunities to develop a therapeutic group programme to meet the needs of a wide range of people.
- Leadership of a small team of therapy assistants and activities co-ordinators
- Opportunity to work with people with a wide range of neurological conditions.
- Opportunity to develop skills and understanding of equipment provision and seating.
- A commitment to continuing professional development and regular supervision.
- Opportunities for peer support from a wider organisation encompassing other OTs and AHP professionals specialising in neurological rehabilitation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
About the role:
- We are looking for someone with a creative and person centred approach, who can develop treatment and support plans that enhance function and quality of life.
- Opportunities to develop a therapeutic group programme to meet the needs of a wide range of people.
- Leadership of a small team of therapy assistants and activities co-ordinators
- Opportunity to work with people with a wide range of neurological conditions.
- Opportunity to develop skills and understanding of equipment provision and seating.
- A commitment to continuing professional development and regular supervision.
- Opportunities for peer support from a wider organisation encompassing other OTs and AHP professionals specialising in neurological rehabilitation.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- About you:
- Diploma / Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Current and valid Registration with Health & Care Professions Council
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development
- An ability to work autonomously and to set own and support others priorities
- Ability to build effective team working relationships and excellent leadership skills
- Desirable experience of working in a relevant setting, which can include practice placements
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- About you:
- Diploma / Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Current and valid Registration with Health & Care Professions Council
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development
- An ability to work autonomously and to set own and support others priorities
- Ability to build effective team working relationships and excellent leadership skills
- Desirable experience of working in a relevant setting, which can include practice placements
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Brainkind
Address
Neurological Care Centre Stagenhoe
St Paul's Walden
Hitchin
SG4 8BZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://brainkind.org/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Brainkind
Address
Neurological Care Centre Stagenhoe
St Paul's Walden
Hitchin
SG4 8BZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://brainkind.org/ (Opens in a new tab)