Occupational Therapist in York

Job description

Occupational Therapist – Neuro Rehab

York

£31,000 - £38,000 per annum

35 hours per week

Compass Associates is proud to be working with a well-regarded provider of specialist neurorehabilitation services to recruit an Occupational Therapist for their inpatient service in York.

The service is a 36-bed independent hospital offering neurobehavioral assessment and post-acute rehabilitation for adults with non-progressive ABI. The focus is on enabling people to achieve their personal goals, regain independence, and enhance their social and emotional wellbeing.

The hospital has been purpose-built to support rehabilitation, with facilities including assisted living kitchens and laundry rooms, a fully equipped therapy gym, sensory spaces, arts and music activity rooms, and landscaped therapy gardens. You will be part of a committed multidisciplinary team working alongside Psychiatrists, Physiotherapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Nurses, Social Workers, Psychologists and more.

Role

• Provide occupational therapy within a neurobehavioral framework, helping people with acquired brain injury to rebuild daily living skills and independence.
• Manage and prioritise a caseload of individuals with complex physical, psychological, and behavioural needs, with support from a senior OT.
• Deliver the full OT pathway: assessment, goal setting, treatment planning, intervention, and evaluation, using evidence-based and person-centred approaches.
• Support service quality and governance, including risk assessments, supervision, and the ongoing development of therapy programmes.

Requirements

• Degree in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC registration
• Previous experience in neurological rehabilitation
• Familiarity with specialist interventions such as cognitive rehabilitation
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Benefits

• 38 days annual leave (pro rata)
• Group life assurance
• Employee discounts
• Company pension scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Long service awards and staff recognition schemes
• Blue Light Card for retail and leisure discounts

Interview Process

• Stage 1: Informal conversation
• Stage 2: Formal interview (via Teams or in person)

Contact Details

For more information or to apply, please contact Jenny Marr on 0161 672 3174, or send an updated CV to jmarr@compassltd.co.uk.

Recommendations

Compass Associates Ltd is acting as a Recruitment Consultancy for this permanent role. We offer a £200 John Lewis voucher for successful recommendations once the probation/rebate period is completed.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

York

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

05-10-2025

Profession type

Health / Medical

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English