Visa Information
This position offers a certificate of sponsorship to eligible international candidates. However, applicants must verify their visa eligibility directly with the employer, as sponsorship availability may depend on individual circumstances and current UK immigration regulations.
Job Overview
Brainkind is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join our specialist neurological rehabilitation team in York. As a leading charity in brain injury rehabilitation, we offer a supportive environment where you can make a real difference in the lives of people with acquired brain injuries.
Position Details
Company: Brainkind
Location: Brainkind Neurological Centre York, Bishopthorpe Road, York, YO23 1DE
Salary: £31,049 – £37,796 FTE (depending on experience)
Working Hours: 35 Hours per week
Employment Type: Permanent
Language: English
Application Deadline: 31 October 2025
About Brainkind
Brainkind is a charity dedicated to improving the lives of people with brain injuries across the UK. Our assessment centres, rehabilitation units, and hospitals provide expert neurorehabilitation to help individuals regain lost skills and achieve their personal goals. We treat people with various types of brain injuries sustained through trauma, illness, substance abuse, and other causes.
Our Team Culture
Our employees are incredibly passionate about their work, creating a dedicated team spirit across all services. You’ll join amazing colleagues who always pull together and look out for each other. Brainkind is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive organisation where we recognise, celebrate, and live our values.
Key Responsibilities
As an Occupational Therapist with Brainkind, you’ll work within a specialist clinical area using and developing skills in neurological rehabilitation. You’ll manage a caseload of People We Support with complex mental and physical health needs, complete the OT process, and use evidence-based, service user-centred principles for assessment, treatment planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Clinical Practice
You’ll address occupational performance and skill deficits, enabling service users in areas of self-maintenance, productivity, education, and leisure. You’ll develop programmes of care, ensure detailed handover to rehabilitation support workers, and monitor progress through data gathering.
Leadership and Teamwork
With supervision from a more senior OT, you’ll manage a designated workload, identify priorities, and manage time and resources effectively. You’ll contribute to clinical governance arrangements and quality agenda, including attendance at Brainkind-wide OT meetings and implementing agreed outcome measures.
Essential Qualifications
Degree or diploma in Occupational Therapy
Registration with the HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council)
Practice placement qualification or willingness to undertake this qualification within the first year
Experience of working with service users with neurological deficits or acquired brain injury
Experience of specialist interventions used in neurological rehabilitation such as cognitive rehabilitation
Desirable Qualifications
Not provided
Essential Experience
ABOUT YOU:
Experience of working with service users with neurological deficits or acquired brain injury
Experience of specialist interventions used in neurological rehabilitation such as cognitive rehabilitation
Benefits and Rewards
You can look forward to excellent benefits, including:
A competitive Salary of £31,049 – £37,796 FTE
38 Days Annual Leave pro rata
Buy/Sell up to 5 days Annual Leave per year
Health Cash Plan
Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Excellent training and support
Company Pension
Group life assurance
Eye voucher scheme
Long service awards
Free parking
How to Apply
Apply via NHS Jobs website.
For international applicants, please ensure you:
Verify your visa eligibility with the employer
Prepare required documentation including professional qualifications
Check criminal record requirements for overseas applicants
Contact Bekki Lewis at [email protected] with any questions
Employer Information
Brainkind is a Disability Confident Employer, guaranteeing interviews to all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. We offer inclusive employment policies and staff engagement forums to support employees from all backgrounds.
Additional Requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, requiring a submission to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.
Supporting Documents
Job Description (PDF, 255 KB)
Person Specification (PDF, 283 KB)
Useful Links
Working at Brainkind
Apply through the Brainkind portal
Our Services at Brainkind
About Brain Injury at Brainkind
Brainkind’s privacy notice
Contact Information
For questions about the job, contact:
Bekki Lewis
Email: [email protected]
Phone: Not provided
Equal Opportunities
Brainkind is committed to promoting equality, valuing diversity and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
