Specialist Neuro Occupational Therapist

HCRG Care Group; Fugglestone St Peter; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension included (AfC terms)

My Reward Hub discounts

Wellbeing resources and support

Learning and development opportunities

Innovative culture and development

Good/Outstanding CQC ratings

Job summary

HCRG Care Group is seeking a Senior Specialist Neuro Occupational Therapist to lead neuro rehab in the Community Neurological Service. Based at Wilton Health Centre, you will assess, treat and support patients with complex neurological conditions across rehabilitation pathways.

You will mentor colleagues, support students, and drive service development with a focus on patient-centred care and evidence-based practice within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) OT with HCPC registration and neuro rehab experience.
• Minimum one year’s experience supporting adults with neurological conditions.
• Proven ability to deliver patient-centred assessment, care planning and case management.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist neurological OT assessment, treatment and rehabilitation in community and outpatient settings.
• Develop and implement personalised care plans to maximise independence and quality of life.
• Support timely hospital discharge and smooth transitions of care across services.
• Manage complex neurological cases and provide specialist advice to teams.
• Ensure patients are at the centre of care and involved in decisions and goal setting.
• Assess, prescribe and train in the safe use of specialist equipment.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and evaluate treatment outcomes.
• Promote infection prevention and safe clinical practice.

Skills

Communication

Clinical assessment

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Leadership

HCPC registered

Moving & handling

Digital tools / EPR

Education

BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy

Post-registration qualification in neurological rehabilitation

Tools

Electronic patient record systems

Job description

Job Introduction

Help people rebuild their lives after neurological illness or injury and make a lasting difference to their independence, wellbeing, and future. We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Specialist Neuro Occupational Therapist to join our Community Neurological Service, providing specialist assessment, treatment, care, and support to individuals living with complex neurological conditions. This is a rewarding opportunity to work with patients across their rehabilitation journey, helping them achieve meaningful goals and maximise their quality of life.

As a senior member of the team, you will provide expert clinical guidance and leadership, supporting both registered professionals and support workers to deliver outstanding person-centred care. You will also play a key role in developing the service through the supervision, mentoring, and professional development of colleagues and students.

This role is ideal for a motivated professional who is passionate about neurological rehabilitation, enjoys working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams, and is committed to delivering high-quality care that has a genuine impact on patients and their families.

Location

Wilton Health Centre

Hours

30 hours per week

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist neurological occupational therapy assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation for patients in community and outpatient settings.
• Develop and implement personalised care plans to maximise independence and quality of life.
• Support timely hospital discharge and seamless transitions of care across acute, stroke, and community services.
• Manage complex neurological cases, providing specialist advice and treatment recommendations to multidisciplinary teams.
• Ensure patients are at the centre of care, actively involving them in decisions and goal setting.
• Assess, prescribe, and provide training in the safe use of specialist equipment where required.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and regularly evaluate treatment outcomes.
• Promote infection prevention and control, ensuring safe and effective clinical practice.

Qualifications & Experience

• BSc (Hons) in Occupational Therapy and current HCPC registration.
• Post-registration qualification and experience in neurological rehabilitation.
• Minimum one year's experience supporting adults with neurological conditions.
• Proven ability to deliver patient-centred care, assessment, care planning and case management.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary teams and alongside external agencies.
• Demonstrable commitment to continuous professional development and evidence-based practice.
• Experience teaching, mentoring, and supporting colleagues, students, patients and carers.
• Knowledge of clinical audit, service improvement and quality standards.
• Evidence of leadership skills and a flexible, innovative approach to care delivery.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong clinical assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation skills.
• Ability to manage complex cases and lead best practice.
• Confident using electronic patient record systems and other digital tools.
• Skilled in patient handling and the safe use of moving and handling equipment.
• Able to provide sensitive support in emotionally challenging situations.
• Experience working autonomously within community settings.
• Ability to monitor, maintain, and improve standards of care.

Package Description

As a Specialist Neuro Occupational Therapist you will be part of our valued team at HCRG Care Group, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including:

• £39,959 - £48,117 FTE (Band 6 AfC Salary) with NHS Pension and full Agenda for Change terms and conditions
• Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on every day purchases like grocery shopping as well as cashback and voucher offers for treats for you and those special to you
• Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover life’s emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates
• Online and face to face help with your mental and physical wellbeing – from healthy recipes and activity challenges through to post trauma support, legal, debt and life management help, as well career coaching and counselling
• Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and opportunities for continuing professional development through our ‘Outstanding’ learning and development team, The Learning Enterprise
• An open, just culture where you’re encouraged to have and implement ideas which can help us deliver our purpose: changing lives through transforming health and care – backed up by at least £100,000 of ringfenced innovation funding each year
• The pride of working for an organisation committed to the highest clinical and quality standards: with the majority of our rated services holding “good” or “outstanding” ratings from the Care Quality Commission

About the Company

We change lives by transforming health and care.

Established in 2006, we are one of the UK's leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency, and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.

We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. We’re a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.

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