Occupational Therapist

Job Title: Therapy Team Manager (Occupational Therapist)

Location: Milton Keynes

Hours: Full-time (35 hours per week)

As the Therapy Team Manager (Occupational Therapist) at Brainkind Milton Keynes, you will lead a multidisciplinary therapy team delivering specialist neurorehabilitation to adults with acquired brain injuries and complex neurological conditions. In this dual clinical and leadership role, you will ensure the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based therapy services while supporting the professional development, supervision, and performance of the therapy team.

• Provide clinical leadership, supervision, and operational management to a team of therapists including OTs, physiotherapists, speech and language therapists, psychologists, and therapy assistants
• Deliver expert occupational therapy assessment and intervention for individuals with neurological and cognitive impairments, promoting functional independence and meaningful engagement
• Support the development and implementation of person-centred rehabilitation and care plans in collaboration with the wider multidisciplinary team
• Lead on staff recruitment, appraisals, clinical supervision, and performance management within the therapy service
• Monitor service delivery through quality assurance, outcome measures, audits, and continuous improvement projects
• Manage therapy service resources and contribute to service planning, capacity management, and budgeting
• Ensure compliance with clinical governance, safeguarding, health and safety, and regulatory standards
• Liaise with families, carers, commissioners, and external agencies to support coordinated care and positive discharge outcomes
• Promote a positive, inclusive working culture that reflects Brainkind's values and commitment to client-centred care

Essential:

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC registration
• Extensive post-qualification experience, including in neurorehabilitation or complex neurological conditions
• Proven experience in supervising and/or managing a clinical team
• Strong leadership, organisational, and decision-making skills
• Excellent clinical reasoning, assessment, and therapeutic intervention skills
• Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team and liaise with multiple stakeholders
• A commitment to professional development and high standards of clinical practice