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Senior Occupational Therapist - Hitchin

Brainkind

The closing date is 25 July 2025

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Job summary

Senior Occupational Therapist (Equivalent to Band 7)

**£3000 Golden Hello Bonus (T&Cs Apply)***

Hitchin

Salary: £46,148 - £47,073 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 handy discounts on many brands and services.

  • A competitive Salary of £46,148 - £47,073 per annum DOE
  • 35 days holiday including bank holidays.
  • Pension Contributions
  • Blue Light Card: provides those in the NHS, emergency services, social care sector and armed forces with discounts online and in-store.
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
  • Eye voucher scheme
  • Long service and staff awards
  • Free uniform
  • Free Parking

Date posted

01 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£46,148 to £47,073 a year £46,148 - £47,073 per annum DOE

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

B0462-25-0033

Job locations

Stagenhoe

St Paul's Walden

Hitchin

SG4 8BY


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

Stagenhoe

St Paul's Walden

Hitchin

SG4 8BY


Employer's website

https://brainkind.org/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Brainkind

Address

Stagenhoe

St Paul's Walden

Hitchin

SG4 8BY


Employer's website

https://brainkind.org/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Advisor

Helen Twigg

Helen.Twigg2@brainkind.org

Date posted

01 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£46,148 to £47,073 a year £46,148 - £47,073 per annum DOE

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

B0462-25-0033

Job locations

Stagenhoe

St Paul's Walden

Hitchin

SG4 8BY


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