Specialist Occupational Therapist

NHS; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Uxbridge is seeking an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to provide specialized care for patients with neurological conditions. In this band 6 position, candidates will work in a dynamic multidisciplinary team, gaining valuable experience and contributing to service development. The role requires HCPC registration and experience within the NHS, focusing on neuro-rehabilitation. Successful candidates will receive support for professional development, ensuring high-quality patient care.

Benefits

Professional development support

Clinical supervision

In-house training sessions

Qualifications

• HCPC registration and post graduate experience in physical health.
• NHS experience at minimum Band 5 level.
• Experience treating stroke patients and managing neurological conditions.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist OT for patients with neurological conditions.
• Work within a multidisciplinary neurological therapy team.
• Contribute to service development and rehabilitation efforts.

Skills

Neuro-rehabilitation skills

Communication skills

Teamwork skills

Adaptability

High initiative

Education

HCPC registration

Post graduate experience

Job description

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Occupational Therapist who demonstrates a high level of neuro‑rehabilitation and communication skills within a multidisciplinary environment and wants to develop and specialise in the area of neurological rehabilitation.

Direct service contact: Daniels Rehabilitation Unit is a 16‑bedded in‑patient specialist Neuro‑rehabilitation Unit which is part of the Hillingdon Specialist Rehabilitation Service with the Alderbourne Unit at Hillingdon Hospital.

Main duties of the job

• Gain experience in providing specialist OT for patients with a variety of neurological conditions and complexity including acquired brain injury and spinal cord injury.
• Work within an established multidisciplinary neurological therapy team and develop close links with social services and other agencies.
• Have excellent opportunities to develop your skills in physical and cognitive rehabilitation, specialist seating and complex case management.
• Have opportunities to contribute to the service development.

We are looking for candidates who

Have HCPC registration and post graduate experience in physical health.

Have NHS experience at minimum Band 5 level, including rotations within neurological rehabilitation or experience treating stroke patients and other neurological conditions.

Are hardworking, adaptable, possess high‑level communications skills, initiative and resilience.

Demonstrate strong teamwork skills.

Car driver desirable.

Our integrated therapy service is committed to continuing your professional development (CPD) alongside providing high quality patient care. You will be given regular support, training, clinical supervision and will participate in in‑house training sessions. You will also have the opportunity to develop your supervision and leadership skills, supported by the Therapy team lead.

About us

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute Hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics and maternity services. The Trust's services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, delivered at a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit and outpatient clinics.

We have over 3,500 members of staff that are proud to care for nearly half a million people.

Job details

Date posted: 26 November 2025

Band: 6

Salary: £44,485 to £52,521 a year pa inc pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full‑time

Reference number: 394‑MVCS‑7613034DT

Job location: Hillingdon Hospital, Pield Heath road, Uxbridge, UB8 3NN

Responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and main responsibilities.

Person Specification

Essential

• Meets essential qualifications
• Previous experience of working in the NHS
• Extensive post‑registration experience of O.T.
• Evidence of recent experience of neuro‑rehabilitation with a range of neurological conditions
• Experience and evidence of successfully working within an MDT team
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Evidence of understanding of theory and practice delivery of neuro‑rehabilitation OT
• Evidence of CARES values

Desirable

• Post‑graduate courses in relevant fields
• Supervisory experience
• Evidence of training, presentation and facilitation skills
• Evidence of additional responsibilities and leadership skills
• Evidence of good organisational skills and using initiative
• Evidence of resilience and ability to work under pressure

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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer name: The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Hillingdon Hospital, Pield Heath road, Uxbridge, UB8 3NN

Employer's website: https://www.thh.nhs.uk/index.php