Part Time/ Band 7 – Highly Specialist Neuro Occupational Therapist – Birmingham

Athona Limited; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading revalidation support

Flexible working opportunities

Exclusive NHS roles through our status

Dedicated consultant support

Referral scheme

Job summary

Athona Limited is seeking a Part-Time Band 7 Highly Specialist Neuro Occupational Therapist in Birmingham for 22.5 hours weekly, with flexible days and ASAP start for 12 weeks. The role focuses on patients with complex rehabilitation needs, frailty and neurological conditions following a recent neurological event.

You will work autonomously within guidelines, supervise junior staff, and contribute to service development and audits while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Specialist OT with neuro rehab expertise.
• HCPC registered Occupational Therapist.
• Ability to supervise junior staff and assistants.
• Experience in governance and service development.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality occupational therapy for patients with frailty and neurological conditions.
• Work autonomously within professional guidelines and govern OT practice within the service.
• Supervise assessments and therapy plans by junior therapists and rehab assistants.
• Collaborate in an interdisciplinary team and contribute to service development.
• Support audits, policy development and research activities.
• Assist the Service Manager in reviewing and implementing service improvements.

Skills

Neurological rehabilitation

Clinical governance

Team supervision

Audit/research

Autonomy

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

HCPC registration

Job description

Job Title: Band 7 Highly Specialist Neuro Occupational Therapist

Specialty: Neuro Occupational Therapy

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £ Per Hour (Negotiable)

Description

We are currently seeking a Part-Time Band 7 Highly Specialist Neuro Occupational Therapist to work with our NHS client in Birmingham. This is an excellent opportunity for a specialist Occupational Therapist to provide high-quality care to patients with complex rehabilitation needs, frailty and neurological conditions following a recent neurological event.

The role is for 22.5 hours per week, with flexible working days, starting ASAP for an initial 12 weeks.

Job Role

• Deliver a high-quality specialist Occupational Therapy service to patients with frailty, complex rehabilitation needs and neurological conditions, following evidence-based practice.
• Work autonomously within professional guidelines and take responsibility for the systematic governance of Occupational Therapy practice within the service.
• Supervise and support Occupational Therapy assessments and therapy management programmes delivered by junior therapists and specialist rehabilitation assistants.
• Play an integral role within the interdisciplinary team, contributing to both clinical care and service development.
• Utilise research skills to support audit, policy development, service improvement and research activities.
• Support the Service Manager in reviewing services and implementing service developments.

Essential for the role

• Relevant qualification in Occupational Therapy.
• Current HCPC registration.
• Specialist experience in neurological rehabilitation, complex rehabilitation and/or frailty.
• Experience delivering evidence-based Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions.
• Ability to work autonomously within professional guidelines.
• Experience supporting or supervising junior therapists and rehabilitation assistants.
• Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team.
• Experience or knowledge of audit, research and service development.
• Strong communication, organisational and clinical decision‑making skills.
• Availability to work 22.5 hours per week, with flexible working days.

What We Offer:

• Industry-leading in-house revalidation and appraisal support team
• Competitive pay rates
• Flexible working opportunities
• Access to exclusive NHS roles through our preferred supplier status
• A dedicated consultant offering tailored support
• A generous referral scheme