Neuro Occupational Therapist

NHS; Watford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking an Occupational Therapist for the Holywell Neurological Rehabilitation Unit in Watford. The successful candidate will join a dedicated team to provide evidence-based care for patients with stroke and neurological conditions. Responsibilities include specialist assessments, treatment planning, and supervision of staff. Applicants must hold a current AHP registration with relevant experience. This permanent full-time role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for continuous professional development.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction

Car lease scheme

Flexible working options

Annual travel card loan

Training and support

Qualifications

• Current AHP registration and experience in rehabilitation for neurological patients.
• Evidence of professional development and reflective practice.
• Ability to work autonomously and in teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist assessment and treatment for stroke and neurological conditions.
• Work as part of the multi-disciplinary team in patient care.
• Supervise staff and students while managing a caseload.

Skills

Comprehensive assessment skills

Knowledge of therapeutic interventions

Communication skills

Clinical problem-solving

Teamwork abilities

Education

Current AHP with UK HCPC registration

Experience in neurological rehabilitation

Job description

Job summary

CLCH Hertfordshire Adult Community Services - CLCH NHS Trust provides a range of Community Services, and the Hertfordshire Division is recruiting!

To join a wonderful team of therapy and nursing professionals in a 20 bed inpatient rehabilitation unit. To work with the team in providing specialist evidence based Occupational Therapy to patients with Stroke / Neurological conditions.

To engage in continuous professional development and share learning with the team in a culture of development, innovation and improvement.

Main duties of the job

To work as an active member of the Holywell inpatient therapy team which specialises in stroke and neurological conditions.

To support the OT team and wider multi-disciplinary team in developing the service to ensure integrated, evidence-based practice.

To provide specialist assessment and treatment of stroke and neurological conditions.

To provide advice, guidance and information to health and social care professionals, patients, carers and relatives.

To be responsible for a caseload of complex physical / cognitive and emotional needs and facilitate positive rehabilitation outcomes and timely co‑ordinated discharge plans.

To support across Hertfordshire bedded units as staffing requires.

You will be responsible for supervising members of staff and students.

To participate in a 7‑day service covering weekends on a rota basis.

About us

Just as we care about our patients' well‑being, we care about yours!

We can offer you:

• A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
• Car lease scheme (only available for Band 5 and up)
• Flexible working options
• Annual travel card loan
• Training, support and development in your career

For a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go to https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits.

Details

Date posted: 19 December 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £40,617 to £48,778 a year Per Annum, inclusive of HCAS

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full‑time

Reference number: 824‑HERTS‑7671873

Job locations:

Holywell Neurological Rehabilitation Unit, St Albans Road, Watford, WD25 9FG

Person Specification

Educational / Qualifications – Essential

• Current AHP with UK HCPC registration
• Experience of working with neurological patients in delivery of rehabilitation packages or in a rehab setting at Band 5 level
• Documented evidence of professional development and reflective practice in relevant aspects of neurological rehabilitation (e.g. attendance at in‑service training sessions, reflective practice)

Desirable

• Attendance at relevant post‑graduate neurological training courses e.g. Bobath, spasticity management, splinting, cognition and perceptual assessment, fatigue management
• Experience of working in a neurological rehabilitation setting at band 6 level

Experience – Essential

• Ability and experience of carrying out a comprehensive neurological occupational therapy assessment to formulate a comprehensive neurological treatment plan and goals
• Knowledge and experience of using a wide range of therapeutic occupational therapy interventions for the treatment of patients with neurological conditions
• Knowledge and experience of using a range of recognised outcome measures and goal setting skills as appropriate to the rehabilitation of patients with a range of neurological conditions
• Good understanding of current NHS issues, professional standards, CPD, clinical governance
• Able to work as an autonomous practitioner
• Able to work with individuals and groups
• Clinical problem‑solving ability
• Knowledge of Occupational Therapy models of practice
• Understand professional ethics and their application in practice
• React in a flexible way to changing demands in service

Experience – Desirable

• Experience of supervising and appraising other staff (e.g. rehabilitation assistants)
• Experience of supervising student occupational therapists
• Experience in delivering training to other members of the MDT and care workers
• Understanding of clinical governance and the implications for the service
• Delegated management responsibilities within service area
• Innovative ideas
• Involvement in service development

Skills and Knowledge – Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, other health professionals, patients and their relatives/carers
• Ability to present information accurately, written and oral, in English
• Work in a team and understand team dynamics
• Word processing, e‑mail, internet skills
• Keep legible and accurate patient records in English
• Clinical problem‑solving ability in complex cases
• Ability to prioritise patient workload

Key Attributes – Essential

• Hold a full, valid UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Central London Community Health Trust

Holywell Neurological Rehabilitation Unit, St Albans Road, Watford, WD25 9FG

Employer's website: https://clch.nhs.uk/