Neurological Occupational Therapist

As Occupational Therapist you will provide occupational therapy assessment and treatment to survivors of acquired brain injury (ABI) who have been referred to the Headway East London services, as part of the Day Service in Haggerston or the Enfield community service. You will focus primarily on activity and participation issues. You will also provide advice, recommendations and training to Headway staff or external organisations.,

• Undertake comprehensive occupational therapy assessment, treatment and evaluation of progress with individuals with complex neurological presentations as an autonomous practitioner, including the assessment of neurological impairment (including cognition, perception, upper limb impairment, and fatigue) as well as activity limitations and participation restrictions, using evidence-based tools and outcome measures, to ensure effective intervention.
• Negotiate goal-directed intervention with individuals and / or carers to establish a realistic person-centred treatment programme and promote an individuals choice and autonomy.
• Contribute to the development of, and run, a range of therapeutic groups offered at Headway and in Enfield to ensure they continue to meet the needs of members with support from the Technical Instructor and Therapy Manager
• Maintain accurate and up to date documentation for all of caseload and provide written reports for external professionals such as GPs and case managers to meet professional and organisational demands.
• Communicate effectively and empathetically with individuals with speech, cognitive and behavioural difficulties including communicating information which may be of a complex and sensitive nature and employ appropriate skills to motivate an individual in their treatment programme.
  
  Headway East London (www.headwayeastlondon.org) is a charity supporting people living with brain injury. Working across 13 London boroughs we offer specialist support and services for survivors and their families. We offer therapies, advocacy, family support and community support work alongside our day service: a community venue where people can make the most of their abilities and interests.
We also promote awareness and understanding of brain injury by providing information to the public, and offering training to university students, professionals and businesses. Our vision is to build a community where people with brain injury are valued, respected and able to fulfil their potential.