Specialist Occupational Therapist (Neuro Rehab)

NHS Scotland; Glenrothes; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Family-friendly policies

PVG scheme support

Job summary

NHS Scotland in Glenrothes is recruiting two Occupational Therapists to join the inpatient neuro‑rehabilitation team, with one 36‑hour post and one 28‑hour post, offering varied shifts and opportunities to develop specialist neuro‑rehabilitation skills.

You will work in a multidisciplinary team, provide specialist assessment, treatment and case management, supervise Band 5 staff, and contribute to service improvement while delivering person‑centred care.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years post-registration experience, including stroke rehabilitation or neurological inpatient rehab within NHS.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and time management skills required.
• Knowledge and application of occupational therapy models of practice within rehabilitation.
• Ability to manage complex clinical presentations using advanced clinical reasoning.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat individuals in inpatient neuro‑rehabilitation.
• Provide specialist occupational therapy assessment, treatment and case management to maximise independence, safety and quality of life.
• Supervise Band 5 staff, support workers or students and contribute to service improvement.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Clinical reasoning

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

HCPC registration

CPD / continuing professional development

Postgraduate neuro rehabilitation training

Tools

Electronic record keeping

Job description

2 Permanent Posts available - 1 x 36 Hours 1 x 28 Hours

Fife Neuro Rehabilitation Service provides specialist neurological rehabilitation to adults across inpatient, outpatient and community settings. We are a highly skilled multidisciplinary team committed to delivering person‑centred rehabilitation that maximises independence, recovery and quality of life following neurological illness or injury.

Due to exciting service developments and an internal promotion, we have an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and experienced Occupational Therapist to join our inpatient neuro‑rehabilitation Team at Glenrothes Hospital. The inpatient neuro‑rehabilitation service comprises two specialist rehabilitation wards, providing rehabilitation to adults with a wide range of neurological conditions.

The successful candidate will work within an occupational therapy team with supervision from a Band 7 Occupational Therapist and be responsible for supervision of Band 5 staff, support workers or students.

Working closely with the multidisciplinary team, the post holder will assess and treat individuals recovering from stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury and progressive neurological disorders. Providing specialist occupational therapy assessment, treatment, and case management to maximise independence, safety, and quality of life, demonstrating advanced clinical reasoning and autonomous practice.

We are committed to supporting continuing professional development and offer regular supervision, in‑service training, opportunities to participate in service improvement projects and access to specialist neurological rehabilitation learning opportunities. The service has strong links across acute stroke, rehabilitation and community pathways, offering excellent opportunities to develop specialist neuro‑rehabilitation skills.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and forward‑thinking neuro‑rehabilitation service while developing advanced clinical and leadership skills within a dynamic multidisciplinary team.

Essential Criteria

• At least 2 years post‑registration experience, including experience in stroke rehabilitation, neurological rehabilitation or another relevant inpatient rehabilitation specialty within an NHS setting.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and time management skills.
• Knowledge and application of occupational therapy models of practice within rehabilitation.
• Ability to manage complex clinical presentations using advanced clinical reasoning.
• Experience of working effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Competent IT skills and experience of electronic record keeping.

Desirable criteria

• Experience within a specialist neuro‑rehabilitation service.
• Evidence of postgraduate learning relevant to neurological rehabilitation.
• Experience of supervision of staff or students.

Qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Current HCPC registration.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Postgraduate training relevant to neurological or stroke rehabilitation would be advantageous.

Candidates shortlisted for interview will be required to attend a face‑to‑face interview

Informal enquiries please contact Lara Gray (OT) on 01592 226 813 or Rebecca Hawkins (OT) on 01592 740 270

A requirement of this post is to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme Prior to appointment.

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service.

As part of the pre‑employment checks for a preferred candidate, NHS Scotland Boards will check your entitlement to work in the UK. It can be evidenced through a number of routes including specific types of visa as well as EU settled and pre‑settled status. To find out more about these routes of permission, please refer to the GOV.UK websitehere.

It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored BEFORE submitting your application form.

We offer flexible working and family‑friendly policies and fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long‑term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

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