Specialist Occupational Therapist Neurosciences

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  • South West London
  • £46,419-55,046 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 7 days ago
We are looking to recruit a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join the neuroscience/neurorehabilitation rotation St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust . This post will provide an excellent opportunity for a Neuro Band 6 OT seeking a new challenge or an experienced Band 5 OT looking to develop their neuro skills.Our current rotations include both hospital and community-based rotations which include the following areas: Neurology - Neuro cardiac including CTICU - Neuro trauma - Neurosurgery including NICU - Hyper acute and Acute stroke services - Level 1 and Level 2 neurorehabilitation including the inpatient FND service and Community neuro rehabilitation.We have strong links to specialist services including spinal services, orthotics, community services we are also co-located with St George's School of Health and Medical Sciences, City St George's, University of London supporting their OT programme and students on placement. We are highly committed to our staff both in their clinical and non-clinical development.We have an established supervision and CPD programme; running formal internal and external training and study days which we actively support staff to participate in. We are dedicated to evidence-based practice - reflected in our service standards, day-to-day care, service development initiatives and participation in research.Main duties of the jobClinical: The successful candidates will be required to provide specialist neuro Occupational Therapy to a wide range of neuro patients admitted under the care of St Georges.The post holder will need to have existing specialist neuro skills and will be required to conduct timely neuro assessments, devise and implement treatment programmes and facilitate complex discharge planning as part of the established neuro clinical pathways.Leadership/workforce management: Supporting and supervising OT support staff, OT students and Band 5 OT staff will be an integral part of the successful candidates role. Supporting teaching programmes within the Neuro OT team and across the MDT will also form part of the successful candidates job role.About usSt George's University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a large teaching hospital and one of the largest hospitals in Europe. We are one of four Major Trauma Centre in London and are known for our excellence in stroke, neurorehabilitation, and acute neurosciences services.Within the Trust, our Neuro Therapies and Occupational Therapists are highly valued, respected and form part of interdisciplinary teams who are committed to excellent patient care. Our neuro services are located across three sites: St George's Hospital in Tooting, Queen Mary's Hospital at Roehampton and the Wandsworth Community Services based at St John's Therapy Centre With over 9,000 dedicated staff caring for patients around the clock, we are the largest healthcare provider in southwest London.We are a large, friendly, and forward-thinking Trust and you will be working closely with senior therapists in well-established interprofessional teams. There is a commitment to supervision and continuing professional development with well-established support, training, and development available within the Trust and as part of our established preceptorship programme.DetailsDate posted27 August 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6Salary£46,419 to £55,046 a year p.a. pro rata inclusive of HCAS (Inner)ContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number200-NN-7412409-AHP-ZJob locationsSt Johns Therapy Centre162 St Johns HillLondonSW11 1SWJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the rolePerson SpecificationQualifications and TrainingEssential
  • Diploma / Degree in Occupational Therapy
  • HCPC Registration
  • Evidence of Continued Professional Development including evidence of reflective practice.
Desirable
  • Fieldwork Educators Course
  • Attendance at recent post graduate courses relevant to the clinical field of neurology
SkillsEssential
  • Is up to date with professional practice and new research
  • Good assessment skills based on a sound clinical reasoning approach
  • Understanding of the principles of normal movement and the impact of cognition and perception on function
  • Have an understanding of setting, monitoring and evaluation of short and long term goals
  • Ability to work under pressure / accept responsibility
  • Good team player
  • Flexible working approach
  • Good time management skills
Desirable
  • Application of a variety of treatment techniques
  • Use of standardised assessments
  • Competent IT skills
  • Presentation/teaching skills
  • Clinical audit
  • Supervision of students and support staff
KnowledgeEssential
  • Knowledge of current OT and Government initiatives
  • Understand the legal responsibilities of the working as a healthcare professional
  • Understanding of Quality and Audit initiatives, including Clinical Governance
  • Able to work within Trust's policies of data protection, equal opportunities and Health and Safety to meet the needs of the patients
OtherEssential
  • RCOT membership
  • Member of SSNP
Desirable
  • Car driver
  • Innovative
ExperienceEssential
  • oPrevious NHS experience either as a qualified Occupational Therapist (substantive or locum) or as an undergraduate Occupational Therapy Student.
  • oPost-qualification experience in Neurology (stroke/TBI)
  • oWorking as part of a MDT
  • oAbility to form a sound prognosis and advise other members of the MDT
Desirable
  • oPost-qualification experience in a Neuro setting
  • oPrevious experience at band 6 level
  • oStaff/student supervision/IPR
  • oTeaching experience in in-service programs
  • oInvolvement in Clinical audit
  • oExperience of the research process
Person SpecificationQualifications and TrainingEssential
  • Diploma / Degree in Occupational Therapy
  • HCPC Registration
  • Evidence of Continued Professional Development including evidence of reflective practice.
Desirable
  • Fieldwork Educators Course
  • Attendance at recent post graduate courses relevant to the clinical field of neurology
SkillsEssential
  • Is up to date with professional practice and new research
  • Good assessment skills based on a sound clinical reasoning approach
  • Understanding of the principles of normal movement and the impact of cognition and perception on function
  • Have an understanding of setting, monitoring and evaluation of short and long term goals
  • Ability to work under pressure / accept responsibility
  • Good team player
  • Flexible working approach
  • Good time management skills
Desirable
  • Application of a variety of treatment techniques
  • Use of standardised assessments
  • Competent IT skills
  • Presentation/teaching skills
  • Clinical audit
  • Supervision of students and support staff
KnowledgeEssential
  • Knowledge of current OT and Government initiatives
  • Understand the legal responsibilities of the working as a healthcare professional
  • Understanding of Quality and Audit initiatives, including Clinical Governance
  • Able to work within Trust's policies of data protection, equal opportunities and Health and Safety to meet the needs of the patients
OtherEssential
  • RCOT membership
  • Member of SSNP
Desirable
  • Car driver
  • Innovative
ExperienceEssential
  • oPrevious NHS experience either as a qualified Occupational Therapist (substantive or locum) or as an undergraduate Occupational Therapy Student.
  • oPost-qualification experience in Neurology (stroke/TBI)
  • oWorking as part of a MDT
  • oAbility to form a sound prognosis and advise other members of the MDT
Desirable
  • oPost-qualification experience in a Neuro setting
  • oPrevious experience at band 6 level
  • oStaff/student supervision/IPR
  • oTeaching experience in in-service programs
  • oInvolvement in Clinical audit
  • oExperience of the research process

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