Advanced Practice Occupational Therapist - Neurology

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board; Newport; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS benefits package

Job summary

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is seeking an Advanced Practice Occupational Therapist (Neurology) based at St Woolos Hospital, Newport. The post involves delivering advanced OT clinical interventions within the neurology team, developing a consultancy model, and leading service evaluations with an emphasis on evidence-based practice.

Extensive neuro rehabilitation experience is essential; the role includes outreach into community settings and clinics, staff development, and a commitment

Qualifications

• Extensive rehabilitation and neurology experience is essential.
• Ability to develop consultancy model and lead service evaluations.
• Commitment to postgraduate education and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Assess, treat and manage a varied neurology caseload.
• Work with the MDT to optimise occupational therapy impact.
• Deliver advanced interventions and contribute to service development.
• Support team members and students in clinical leadership.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Advanced clinical reasoning

CPD commitment

Negotiation skills

Welsh speaker

Education

Occupational Therapy degree

HCPC registration

Masters leadership/management

Job description

Advanced Practice Occupational Therapist - Neurology

Band 7

Main area Occupational Therapy Grade Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours 37.5 hours per week (Full time - 37.5 hours per week Monday-Friday) Job ref 040-AHP103-0926-A

Site St Woolos Hospital Town Newport Salary £50,129 - £57,365 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 26/10/2026 23:59

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Job overview

We are looking for a creative, innovative and motivated advanced practitioner to support the delivery of Occupational Therapy (OT) within Long term conditions Neurology team, based at St Woolos Hospital.

Extensive clinical experience of rehabilitation and neurology is essential. Work as part of the neurology team and as the wider OT team across ABUHB, to deliver high quality, evidence ‑ based OT intervention with individuals who have a neurological condition.

The post holder will deliver advanced clinical interventions along with the development of a consultancy model, utilising evidence ‑ based practice, taking an active role in undertaking service/clinical evaluations, audit and research.

The post offers opportunity to deliver a wide variety of assessments and interventions with individuals in their own homes, community locations as well as in clinic settings. To becreative in treatment planning, and work with Individuals over focused periods of time to support them in achieving varied goals.

The post holder should show commitment to continually developing knowledge, skills and experience in condition management, complex moving and handling, adaptations, specialist seating and support the development of team members and students as part of their clinical leadership role.

Postgraduate experience of working with individuals with neurological conditions is essential as is the ability to work flexibly and proactively to deliver a prompt and clinically effective service.

Main duties of the job

Professional aspects of the Occupational Therapy role include:

Utilise advanced knowledge and skills from a varied clinical background, including in a neurological setting, to assess, treat and manage a varied caseload.

Identify and prioritise the people who will be most likely to benefit from occupational therapy intervention.

Independent, confident decision ‑ making and clinical reasoning with a complex and varied caseload.

Work jointly with the multi ‑ disciplinary team to optimise the impact of occupational therapy.

Identify and implement changes to support the development of this emerging role and service.

Utilise and implement the growing evidence base for occupational therapy practice using a consultancy model, contributing to this where possible.

Deliver a range of occupationally focused assessment and intervention techniques and will join a team that works with people in the community to deliver place‑based support to prevent unnecessary admissions, maintain and improve the individual’s functional abilities and overall quality of life.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for professional growth, with full support for the development of advanced practice competencies and postgraduate education, enabling the successful candidate to progress their clinical expertise and leadership capabilities.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Working for our organisation

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) is a multi‑award‑winning NHS organisation serving the communities of Gwent. With more than 14,000 staff and volunteers, we provide safe, high‑quality, and compassionate care across hospitals, GP practices, community services, and mental health settings. As a University Health Board, research, education, and innovation are central to our work, supporting evidence‑based practice and continuous improvement.

Our work is guided by the Gwent Strategy 2025–2035, which sets out our long‑term ambition to create a fairer and healthier future for our population. We focus on prevention, reducing health inequalities, and working in partnership with local authorities, voluntary organisations, and communities to improve health and wellbeing.

We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where people feel valued, respected, and able to develop. Our values of Kindness, Integrity, and Respect shape how we care for patients and how we treat one another.

We offer a wide range of learning and development opportunities, flexible working where possible, and a comprehensive NHS benefits package. Working for ABUHB means being part of an organisation that values its people and offers the chance to build a meaningful and rewarding career while making a real difference to the lives of others .

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.

Person specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

• Occupational Therapy degree or diploma
• HCPC registration
• Master’s level study (CQFW level 7) – (@20/30credits each): module or equivalent from Leadership Change management. Occupational Therapy practice Practice modules linked to clinical area
• Accredited practice placement educator
• Member of relevant RCOT Specialist Section
• Certificate in Leadership and/or Management

Experience

• Extensive experience of working in physical health settings, inclusive of critical care, major trauma, neurology, in‑patient settings
• Significant experience working at senior Occupational Therapy level
• Significant experience of supervising less experienced Occupational Therapists
• Involvement in innovative working practices
• Contributing to development of local clinical guidelines
• Experience of research and/or audit
• Training in providing clinical supervision

Skills and Attributes

• Ability to assess, plan and implement highly specialised interventions in related clinical field
• The capacity to apply a broad range of occupational therapy interventions using a whole‑person, person centred approach to practice
• Ability to use highly specialist clinical skills to interpret complex assessments for second opinion
• Negotiation and problem‑solving skills utilised within area of practice and wider MDT teams
• Application of national initiatives within an Occupational Therapy service
• Welsh Speaker (Level 1) or willingness to work towards

Other

• Ability to travel around geographical areas to meet the requirement of the post.
• Committed to person centred, non‑discriminatory practice
• Documented evidence of CPD

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Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.