Occupational Therapist

Job summary As an Occupational Therapist, you change lives for the better. Join the multidisciplinary team at Avonfield Neurological Centre in Wellingborough and help people build a brighter future while being supported in your career. It's what delivering great healthcare should feel like. You will be HCPC registered, passionate about working with people with neurological conditions to support their rehabilitation, condition management and maximise their quality of life. Youll work in partnership with residents and carers to set realistic goals and develop collaborative intervention plans, with regular reviews to monitor progress and adapt. Working as a member of the transdisciplinary team, youll ensure that high quality individualised care is delivered, which ensures safety and a commitment to promoting recovery, wellbeing, and maximising independence/quality of life. You will be familiar with the use of outcome measures such as FIM/FAM, CRS-R, WHIM and TOMS, and have experience in managing a designated caseload using knowledge of relevant Occupational Therapy theory. Youll also have practical experience of completing assessments, planning, implementing evidence-based Occupational Therapy interventions, and evaluating outcomes aligned to care plans. With a strong emphasis on teamwork, youll receive support from a regional network of healthcare professionals and enjoy access to a wide variety of training courses to support you reaching your career goals. As an Occupational Therapist you will be: Completing neurological assessments, treatment planning and interventions Rehabilitation interventions to improve function and independence with ADLs Cognitive assessment/rehabilitation Using of therapeutic handling skills Assessing environment and equipment needs including specialist seating Identifying ongoing needs whilst maximising quality of life Liaising with community colleagues to facilitate complex discharge planning Evaluating outcomes aligned to care plans Supervising Occupational Therapy support staff and students Implementing and develop evidence-based therapeutic activities Main duties of the job As an Occupational Therapist, you change lives for the better by joining the multidisciplinary team at Avonfield Neurological Centre in Wellingborough, supporting people to build a brighter future. The role involves working with individuals with neurological conditions, aiding their rehabilitation and condition management to enhance their quality of life. Key responsibilities include completing neurological assessments, planning treatments, improving activities of daily living (ADLs) through rehabilitation, and conducting cognitive assessments. You will also use therapeutic handling, assess environmental and equipment needs, and liaise with community colleagues for discharge planning. Familiarity with outcome measures like FIM/FAM is expected. You will manage a caseload, implement evidence-based interventions, and measure their effectiveness, benefiting from extensive training and support as part of a network of healthcare professionals. Additionally, supervision of OT support staff and students is a component of the role, which also emphasizes teamwork and career development. About us Elysium Healthcare, a prominent provider in the health sector, employs over 8,000 individuals and is part of Ramsay Health Care's global network, which extends across ten countries and employs over 86,000 people. This vast network comprises over 80 services throughout England and Wales, focusing on Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, as well as Children's and Educational services. The organisation prides itself on a unique approach to care delivery with a strong emphasis on safe recruitment practices. As a Disability Confident employer, Elysium Healthcare is committed to inclusive recruitment processes and maintaining a workforce that ensures the welfare and safeguarding of service users. Details Date posted 06 October 2026 Pay scheme Other Salary £43,563 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 1559992746 Job locations Elysium Healthcare Irchester NN29 7EY United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities As an Occupational Therapist, you change lives for the better. Join the multidisciplinary team at Avonfield Neurological Centre in Wellingborough and help people build a brighter future while being supported in your career. It's what delivering great healthcare should feel like. You will be HCPC registered, passionate about working with people with neurological conditions to support their rehabilitation, condition management and maximise their quality of life. You’ll work in partnership with residents and carers to set realistic goals and develop collaborative intervention plans, with regular reviews to monitor progress and adapt. Working as a member of the transdisciplinary team, you’ll ensure that high quality individualised care is delivered, which ensures safety and a