Occupational Therapist (Rotational) - Specialising in Neurosciences

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced occupational therapist to join a rotational neuro-rehabilitation team at a national hospital for neurology and neurosurgery. The post offers exposure to stroke services, neurorehabilitation and inpatients with complex neuro-disability, with opportunities to teach and engage in clinical governance.

You will supervise at least one team member and manage day-to-day OT service delivery within your clinical area, using

Qualifications

• Substantive post-graduation experience, including neurology.
• Effective communication skills and a positive approach to managing complex disability.
• Experience supervising junior staff or students preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and prioritise an independent caseload of patients with complex neurological conditions.
• Complete comprehensive occupational therapy assessments and develop patient-centred treatment plans.
• Deliver specialist occupational therapy interventions to maximise functional independence.
• Coordinate discharge planning with patients, families, MDTs and community services.
• Supervise and support OT students, assistants and junior staff.
• Contribute to teaching, training, mentoring and clinical supervision activities.
• Participate in audit, research, service evaluation and quality improvement projects.
• Deputise for Band 7 OT when required.

Skills

Neurology

Clinical supervision

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated occupational therapist to join our dynamic team at the National hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery. The post is rotational within a specialist multidisciplinary team at this renowned teaching hospital.

Areas covered on the rotation include stroke services, neurorehabilitation, acute neurological and neurosurgical inpatients, upper limb rehabilitation, and neuro-outpatients. Each area is unique in the experience they offer with the opportunity to develop specialist skills in the management of acute and chronic complex neuro-disability patients.

The department has well-structured in-service training supporting the knowledge and skills framework and personal development plans. Team members are encouraged to engage in teaching and training at a local and national level; with clear structures in place for involvement in clinical developments and participate in multi-disciplinary audit and research.

You will be working in a rewarding and challenging clinical environment and be responsible for supervision of at least one team member and the day-to-day management of the OT service delivery in your clinical area. You must have substantive post-graduation experience, including neurology. Effective communication skills and a positive approach to the management of complex disability are essential.

• Manage and prioritise an independent caseload of patients with complex neurological conditions.
• Complete comprehensive occupational therapy assessments and develop patient-centred treatment plans.
• Deliver specialist occupational therapy interventions to maximise patients' functional independence and participation.
• Coordinate discharge planning with patients, families, multidisciplinary teams, and community services.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team working, case conferences, ward rounds, and family meetings.
• Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to patients, carers, and healthcare professionals.
• Maintain accurate and legally compliant patient records, reports, and outcome measures.
• Supervise and support Occupational Therapy students, assistants, and junior staff.
• Contribute to teaching, training, mentoring, and clinical supervision activities.
• Participate in audit, research, service evaluation, and quality improvement projects.
• Promote and implement evidence-based practice within neurological rehabilitation.
• Deputise for the Band 7 Occupational Therapist when required.
• Ensure safe clinical practice, including risk assessment and safe use of equipment.
• Contribute to service development, policy implementation, and professional leadership activities.
• Maintain professional development through ongoing learning, training, and clinical supervision.

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
• University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women’s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Kate Kelly Job title: lead occupational therapist Email address: [e-mail]