Senior Occupational Therapist Brain Injury Team, Band 6

NHS; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Gloucestershire is seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist with expertise in Acquired Brain Injury. This role involves delivering therapeutic interventions and working closely with the multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Occupational Therapy and experience in the NHS. The position offers a salary between £38,682 to £46,580, along with benefits like flexible working and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous annual leave allowance

NHS pension scheme

Discounts at local shops and restaurants

Qualifications

• Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council.
• Experience working in the NHS in the UK.
• Experience working in Neurosciences.

Responsibilities

• Deliver therapeutic interventions as a specialist clinician.
• Supervise and educate junior therapists and support workers.
• Maintain accurate patient records.

Skills

Experience in Acquired Brain Injury

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork

Supervision and training experience

Education

Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Overview

Senior Occupational Therapist Brain Injury Team, Band 6. The closing date is 08 October 2025.

We are looking for an experienced, dynamic Occupational Therapist with specialist knowledge and skills in Acquired Brain Injury. The postholder will work alongside existing OT staff (Band 7) and the multidisciplinary team to provide an outstanding service to Brain Injury inpatients and outpatients within Gloucestershire (3.5 days) and provide therapy for the Acquired Brain Injury re-ablement beds at Whittington House (1.5 days). The post requires excellent communication, specialist clinical skills and experience in training and developing other staff. The post holder must also enjoy embracing the challenges of this complex client group. The ability to work well as part of a close-knit interdisciplinary team is essential.

Main duties of the job

• Deliver therapeutic interventions, acting as a specialist clinician, using the principles of Occupational Therapy in an integrated and client-centred way.


• The post holder will link with the Band 7 clinical lead therapist to support the use of resources within budget.


• Participate in the supervision, caseload monitoring and clinical education of junior therapists, support workers and undergraduate students.


• Assume responsibility for personal development and support in the development and supervision of others by CPD.


• Support evaluation and service development in the clinical area in line with national and local drivers.


• Be responsible for the organisation of own caseload and appropriately delegate to other staff members.


• Communicate with the MDT to aid effective patient care.


• Maintain clear, accurate and concise patient records in line with departmental and professional standards including relevant outcome measures.


• Support audit and research projects, to further own and team's clinical practice.


• Contribute to the Clinical Governance and Quality agenda.


• Participate in the out of hours service at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital and/or Cheltenham General Hospital after appropriate induction and training as required.


• Comply with Trust and Departmental policies and procedures.


• Communicate effectively with patients and carers potentially complex, sensitive or distressing information.

About us

We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.

With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one or both of our innovative hospitals.

As well as generous annual leave allowance, you will have access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description for the full list of main responsibilities and job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience

• Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy


• Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council


• Experience of working in the NHS in the UK


• Experience working in Neurosciences


• Experience of supervising, appraising, and providing education/training to others


• Demonstrate working effectively as a team member within the Multidisciplinary team


• Facilitate own learning opportunities and reflect on practice.


• Work flexibly in response to the changing demands of the service and manage changes in service delivery in self and others.


• Valid UK Driving License


• Have an understanding of the principles of physiotherapy as well as occupational therapy in order to contribute to the development of an integrated therapy service


• Experience working in brain injury

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.

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

£38,682 to £46,580 a year (pro rata if part-time)