Specialist Occupational Therapist - Neuro-Rehab

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust; Colchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Specialist Occupational Therapist to join the Neuro-Rehab team at Colchester Hospital. The role involves providing care for patients with neurological conditions and requires excellent communication skills and experience in community settings. This fixed-term position offers extensive training and a chance to make a significant impact on patient care.

Benefits

Generous Pension

NHS Discounts

Flexible Working

Extensive Training

Qualifications

• Experience working with neurological conditions in community settings.

Responsibilities

• Providing specialist assessment, treatment, and advice to patients with complex neurological conditions.
• Managing a personal workload independently within neurology.

Skills

Communication

Neurological Conditions

Job description

Specialist Occupational Therapist - Neuro-Rehab

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Specialist Occupational Therapist to join the Neuro-Rehab team based at Colchester Hospital.

We are an established and respected multi-disciplinary outpatient and community team providing long-term management for people with neurological conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, Motor Neurone Disease, and traumatic brain injury. The team includes Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Psychologists, a Specialist Nurse, and Rehabilitation Assistants. We work closely with various agencies, including the voluntary sector, to provide person-centred care.

You should be an excellent communicator with experience working with neurological conditions and in community settings.

The post is based in the Neurological Rehabilitation Department at Colchester General Hospital. Due to community clinics and outreach, a car owner and driver is essential.

This is a fixed-term role until 31st March 2026.

Internal applicants currently employed by ESNEFT will be offered on a secondment basis only.

Please contact the team at 01206742469 or via email at [e-mail] for questions or to arrange a visit.

Responsibilities include:

1. Providing specialist assessment, treatment, and advice to patients with complex neurological conditions in primary and secondary care.
2. Carrying out risk assessments and advising multidisciplinary team members on manual handling and patient care.
3. Ensuring integrated pathways of care through liaison and referral to internal and external agencies.
4. Managing a personal workload independently within neurology, including patients with highly specialized needs.
5. Participating in training and supervising junior staff, assistants, and students.
6. Deputising for Clinical Leads when needed.

About ESNEFT

We serve nearly one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex, providing care from hospitals, community clinics, and in patients’ homes. Employing over 12,000 staff, we offer extensive training, flexible working, a generous pension, and NHS discounts. Our commitment to 'Time Matters' aims to improve efficiency and patient care, supported by digital transformation initiatives like the Epic EPR system.

If you are passionate about patient care and professional development, we want to hear from you.

Find out more about working with us: www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkPu7HphU8A

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Noremer Kellegher
• Job Title: Occupational Therapist
• Email: [e-mail]
• Phone: [phone]