Band 6 Neuro Occupational Therapist (Rotation)

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a Band 6 Neuro Occupational Therapist for a dynamic role within a dedicated team. This position offers the chance to work across various neurorehabilitation settings, providing specialized care to patients with neurological conditions. The successful candidate will be involved in developing treatment plans, conducting assessments, and supporting junior staff. With a commitment to professional development and evidence-based practice, this role promises a rewarding experience in a supportive environment. If you are passionate about making a difference in patient care and eager to enhance your neuro skills, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy required.
• HCPC Registration and CPD evidence essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist neuro Occupational Therapy to neuro patients.
• Conduct assessments and implement treatment programmes.

Skills

Assessment Skills

Clinical Reasoning

Understanding of Normal Movement

Time Management

Team Player

Flexible Working Approach

Education

Diploma / Degree in Occupational Therapy

HCPC Registration

Job description

Band 6 Neuro Occupational Therapist (Rotation)

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Job summary

We are looking to recruit Band 6 Occupational Therapists to join the neuroscience/neurorehabilitation rotation St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust on a fixed term basis. These posts 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 job

Clinical: 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 us

St 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.

Date posted

24 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£44,806 to £53,134 a year Per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

200-NN-7002801-AHP-Y-A

Job locations

St George's Hospital

Blackshaw Road

London

SW17 0QT




Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• 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

Skills

Essential

• 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

Knowledge

Essential

• 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

Other

Essential

• RCOT membership
• Member of SSNP

Desirable

• Car driver
• Innovative

Experience

Essential

• 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 Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• 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

Skills

Essential

• 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

Knowledge

Essential

• 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

Other

Essential

• RCOT membership
• Member of SSNP

Desirable

• Car driver
• Innovative

Experience

Essential

• 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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St George's Hospital

Blackshaw Road

London

SW17 0QT




Employer's website

https://www.stgeorges.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St George's Hospital

Blackshaw Road

London

SW17 0QT




Employer's website

https://www.stgeorges.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.