Occupational Therapist – Band 5

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Occupational Therapist Band 5/6

Location:

Residential South East London Area

Salary:
Band 5 £ 26,173. (pro rata for 4 days per week)

Band 6 - £30,175 (pro rata for 4 days per week)

Client Group: supporting predominantly adults aged 1865 with Acquired Brain Injury

No Sponsorship

We are recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join a specialist residential service across four South East London locations. This is a 4-day per week opportunity supporting predominantly adults aged 1865 with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) and, in some cases, a history of substance misuse.

The successful candidate will work closely with service users, the Therapy Team, Rehabilitation Coaches, and wider multidisciplinary professionals to deliver high-quality, person-centred rehabilitation programmes that promote independence, wellbeing, and positive outcomes.

• Assess clients with complex needs and develop specialist rehabilitation programmes based on sound clinical reasoning, evidence-based practice, and professional expertise.
• Evaluate factors affecting activities of daily living and allocate clients to the appropriate rehabilitation pathway.
• Lead and coordinate all aspects of client care relevant to the assigned pathway.
• Support the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) by interpreting assessments and contributing recommendations to the wider rehabilitation process.
• Work collaboratively with internal and external therapists, stakeholders, and professionals to ensure the highest standards of client-centred care.
• Plan, implement, and review therapeutic interventions that enhance wellbeing and rehabilitation outcomes.
• Maximise functional ability, reduce dependency on services, and support individuals to achieve greater independence.
• Complete admission, discharge, and periodic assessments, including MDT transfer meetings.
• Set agreed rehabilitation goals, monitor progress, and take responsibility for key rehabilitation KPIs linked to client progression, wellbeing, and engagement.
• Provide training and guidance to service users and staff to promote functional independence.
• Work closely with the Lead Neuro Consultant to deliver induction, routine, and ad hoc staff training.
• Advise on equipment, environmental adaptations, and modifications to support daily living.
• Develop strong community links to enable timely access to external resources and adaptations.
• Maintain accurate case records and prepare reports to evidence progress and support recommendations for ongoing care or referral.
• Liaise with Local Authorities, external agencies, and healthcare partners as required.
• Contribute to service development projects, care pathway improvements, and measurable outcome reporting.
• Support Integrated Care Plans (ICPs) and transdisciplinary working across the service.
• Attend meetings relating to service planning, development, and quality improvement.
• Build external partnerships, community links, and professional networks.

• Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent professional qualification.
• Current HCPC Registration.
• Relevant post-qualification experience, ideally within Brain Injury / Neuro Rehabilitation Services.
• Experience working at senior level within Health & Social Care settings.
• Strong understanding of person-centred support planning.
• Ability to manage and prioritise a varied workload effectively.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to influence commissioners, service users, and clinical/non-clinical stakeholders.
• Knowledge of regulatory and statutory frameworks relevant to health and social care services.
• Experience managing budgets and delivering service objectives would be advantageous.

• Fantastic career opportunity
• Competitive salary
• Supportive and highly skilled team environment
• Opportunity to make a genuine impact in specialist rehabilitation services