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Senior Specialist Occupational Therapist Ty Aberdafen, Llanelli Salary: £43,742 - £50,056 DOE “The salary for this role will be reviewed once the NHS release their 2024/25 Agenda for Change (AfC)” Hours: Flexible working hours available Exciting opportunity- we are expanding our clinical team at Ty Aberdafen Why join us? Brainkind is a charity that aims to improve the lives of people with 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 – you’ll find a strong team spirit across our services and amazing colleagues who always pull together and look out for each other. The Role: We are looking for an Occupational Therapist to join the team in our highly regarded service at Ty Aberdafen. Ty Aberdafen is a 24 bedded unit in Llanelli, Wales providing rehabilitation to people with acquired brain injury. In this role you will work as part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team (including Therapy Assistants and Rehabilitation Support Workers) using the neurobehavioural model. The focus is to provide person centred rehabilitation that is evidence based. This is a unique community based inpatient setting led by a consultant neuropsychologist. The service users may have a range of complex and challenging needs including cognitive, behavioural, physical and emotional difficulties following brain injury. You will have scope to work with service users in a holistic way to address all aspects of recovery and to regain maximal independence including participation in social, leisure and vocational activities. There is access to specialist training, supervision (through the Clinical Lead OT) and development opportunities and you will be encouraged to get involved in service development and research within Brainkind. You will be able to work flexibly, creatively and autonomously About you: The ideal candidate will have: • A diploma or a degree in occupational therapy and registered with HCPC• The ability to work as an autonomous therapist with experience in neurological rehabilitation• Ability to prioritise and manage a complex caseload• Excellent communication and report writing skills• Ability to formulate complex risk assessments• Experience supervising and training others• A valid UK driving licence Please also see the Job Description and Person specification for full details and contact Sara Goldstone Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist if you would like to discuss the role sara.goldstone@brainkind.org Rewards: You can look forward to excellent benefits, including handy discounts on many brands and services.A competitive salary of £43,742 - £50,056 DOE
38 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays (pro-rata)
Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Excellent training and support
Group life assurance
Company Pension
Eye voucher scheme
Long service and staff awards
Free parking
Nationwide employee staff discounts incl. eating out and shopping
Blue Light Card: provides those in the NHS, emergency services, social care sector and armed forces with discounts online and in-store We also put a big focus on employee wellbeing and support. It matters to us that you feel at your best. Career development is a priority. We will ensure you get all the training and learning opportunities you need to achieve your goals.
