Lead Occupational Therapist - Band 7

Job summary Lead Occupational Therapist at QEF Care and Rehabilitation CentreReady to make a real difference?Were looking for a dynamic, motivated Occupational Therapy Team Lead at QEF Care and Rehabilitation Centre.
Youll play a key role in transforming the lives of individuals recovering from brain injuries, spinal injuries, and neurological conditions.
Throughout the year, youll also support general inpatient rehab for our local NHS Trusts and work with outpatients.We need a forward-thinking leader passionate about neurorehabilitation.
Youll lead our Occupational Therapy team, driving clinical excellence and delivering top-quality care within a strong multi-disciplinary team (MDT).
Your mission: embed evidence-based practice, foster innovation, and maximize client rehabilitation with a focus on independence and seamless discharge planning.Collaboration is key.
Youll work closely with admissions, discharge coordinators, and community therapy teams.
Excellent communication skills and experience in supervising and mentoring junior staff are essential.Youll have plenty of opportunities for professional growth, with strong support from the Head of Clinical Services and regular clinical supervision.Join us at our modern Care and Rehabilitation Centre, a state-of-the-art facility in Leatherhead, Surrey.
This is where expertise meets cutting-edge technology to deliver life-changing resultsWe are able to offer a tier 2 visa sponsorship (for applicants already in the UK) Main duties of the job Lead the OT team at QEF Care and Rehabilitation Centre, ensuring an inclusive and professional environment.Oversee daily OT operations, ensuring timely treatment and discharge planning for clients.Independently assess and treat clients with neurological injuries, developing rehabilitation and discharge plans.Support team quality, manage your own caseload, and monitor client progress for optimal recovery.Provide OT interventions, participate in multidisciplinary meetings, and complete necessary documentation.Prepare reports, conduct home visits, and ensure team safety in lone working scenarios.Collaborate on service development and manage junior staff, participating in CPD and incident investigations.
About us QEF is a Surrey based charitycommitted to providing life-transforming services that enable people withdisabilities to increase their independence and achieve their goals in life.
We support people with physical or learning disabilitiesor acquired brain injuries to fulfil their potential in life, by gaining new skills to liveindependently, rehabilitation after a brain injury or stroke, or improvingindependence through increased mobility and accessible holidays.QEF is structured into twomain services - Mobility Services whooperate outreach services across the South East), Care andRehabilitation Centre located in Surrey.
Theseare supported by QEF Retail Trading and a family ofsmaller charities - MERU which provides innovative products forChildren and The Grange in Kent a residential care home for adults with alearning disability.BENEFITS25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service)Pension and Life Assurance(4 times basic salary)Westfield Healthcare Cash back scheme and shopping discountsFree on-site parkingBlue Light CardRange of training opportunities provided to ensure career development.DISABILITY CONFIDENT EMPLOYERQEF is proud to be an equal opportunities employerWe guarantee to interview all applicants who meet the criteria fora vacancy and to consider each applicant on their ability to do the jobPlease contact HR if you require any reasonable adjustment(s) for the application process or interview stage on or on 01372 841 144 Job description Job responsibilities To provide comprehensive and complex Occupational Therapy assessment and treatment plans which are evidence-based against validated outcome measures and aligned to the aspirations of the client in maximising functional independence.To provide clinical leadership, supervision and performance review of staff in accordance with HR policies and guidance for the provision of evidence-based effective Occupational Therapy for all clients.To facilitate and deliver plans on the future placement and support needs of each client as part of the multi-disciplinary team.Support the Head of Therapies in ensuring that all Occupational Therapy is delivered effectively and efficiently for all clients as part of the inter-disciplinary rehabilitation team.Undertake all aspects of Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention as required including home visits and functional rehabilitation at home when appropriate.Ensure self and other Occupational Therapists meet the HCPC Standards of Proficiency for Occupational Therapists and Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics.Ensure self and other Occupational Therapy department staff meet the standards and guidance provided by the Royal College of Occupational Therapy including that for record keeping.Promote a 24-hour approach to rehabilitation in conjunction with other therapists, working across all disciplines (therapy and care staff) for the benefit of all clientsMeet deadlines as required for the needs of the clients and the provision of an efficient service for funding agencies including; time-sensitive intervention, report writing, attending meetings, data provision.Undertake role as Key worker for selected clientsSupervise and take responsibility for clients whilst out in the community.Provide training sessions for staff in the Neuro Rehabilitation Service as required within scope of practiceTake responsibility for the facilities and equipment related to the provision of Occupational Therapy including the treatment rooms, store areas and training kitchen - general maintenance, decor and all equipment kept and used in these locations, maintaining up to date inventories of all stock and equipment.Ensuring repairs are carried out and Health & Safety standards are adhered to.Comply with all Human Resources policies and ensure supervisees comply with existing and up-dated working practices and policies.To seek and resolve difficulties and issues arising for individual clients in the acquisition and development of skills, abilities and attitudes to achieve.QEF, Neuro Rehabilitation Services is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All staff and volunteers must be responsible and accountable for their safeguarding practice and proactive in identifying and reporting safeguarding concerns Person Specification Qualifications Essential Health and Care Professional Council registration Degree or equivalent qualification in Occupational Therapy Evidence of relevant CPD Member of the British Association of Occupational Therapists or equivalent Evidence of appropriate post-graduate training Experience Essential Recent relevant experience of adults with acquired brain injury Working in a team A minimum of 5 years post graduate with at least 2 years in neuroscience.
Organising Occupational Therapy input into a relevant, specific clinical unit and contributing to the general running of an Occupational Therapy department.
Supervision of Occupational Therapists, students and assistants Evidence of teaching / sharing knowledge with colleagues Understanding of professional development issues Evaluation of Clinical practice