Rotational Senior Neuro Occupational Therapist

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Southampton; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking a Rotational Senior Neuro Occupational Therapist in Southampton. This role involves intensive rehabilitation for patients post-stroke and requires collaborative skills within a multi-disciplinary team. Candidates should hold a degree in Occupational Therapy and ideally possess knowledge in stroke recovery and related areas. This is a full-time position offering a competitive annual salary between £38,682 to £46,580, with a fixed-term of 12 months for maternity cover.

Qualifications

• Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council.
• Knowledge of neuro rehabilitation practices.
• Experience in community or clinical settings.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of multi-professional neuro rehab teams.
• Manage caseload for clients in community or ward.
• Implement rehabilitation programmes for intensive care.

Skills

Specialist rehabilitation skills

Team collaboration

Patient assessment

Supervision of junior staff

Education

Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy

Post registration course in Stroke Rehabilitation

Job description

Rotational Senior Neuro Occupational Therapist

Go back Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 23 November 2025

The Community Neuro rehabilitation team provides intensive neuro rehabilitation to individuals following a Stroke or Neurological diagnosis, who have been newly discharged from hospital or are at risk of admission into hospital and have a GP within Southampton City or parts of West Hampshire. The multidisciplinary team comprises of Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech & Language Therapy, Nursing, Clinical Psychology, Rehab Assistant therapy and admin, which is delivered in a client's own home or alternative community setting (e.g. ward).

As a rotational band 6 Neuro OT you will provide rehab for patients in the following specialist areas: ESD, Snowdon Ward, Community Neuro Rehab Team and Vocational Rehabilitation Service. You will be working closely with the other services like transition rehab services, neuro gym, community SLT and Psychology. The service also has established relationships with local voluntary sector services including the Stroke Association, Different Strokes and Headway.

Only open to applicants from Hampshire & Isle of Wight NHS system, which is limited to: Hampshire and Isle of Wight ICB, Hampshire & Isle of Wight Healthcare FT, Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, University Hospital Southampton FT, South Central Ambulance Service, Isle of Wight NHS FT or Hampshire Hospitals FT

Main duties of the job

To work as part of a multi-professional neuro rehab teams, in close collaboration with other relevant services/agencies e.g. acute rehabilitation units, community rehab teams, inpatient wards, rapid response etc.

To manage caseload of clients within the community or ward setting and oversee caseload for rehabilitation assistants.

To undertake assessment and treatment of clients within a community/ward setting, who have complex / and or chronic presentation requiring specialist skills and determine profession specific and multidisciplinary rehabilitation interventions.

To plan and implement comprehensive programmes of intervention for clients who require intensive rehabilitation in the hospital, clinic or community setting.

Carry out profession specific and general multidisciplinary rehabilitation procedures, many of which will require specialist skills and knowledge

Supervise junior members of staff, rehabilitation assistants and students on clinical placement.

Participate in and maintain own clinical professional development (CPD) by keeping abreast of any new developments e.g. active involvement in professional special interest groups and taking responsibility to incorporate into practice.

About us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.

Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.

Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy, state registered.
• Post registration course e.g. Stroke Rehabilitation, LTC management, Palliative care, Postural management, Continence Care.

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.

Employer name

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

£38,682 to £46,580 a yearMaternity Leave backfill - fixed term for 12 months