Specialist Occupational therapist Neurosciences | Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

IMPERIAL COLLEGE HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London is seeking a passionate Occupational Therapist for a permanent role focusing on neurology. In this position, you will manage in-patient neurosciences and contribute to the development of treatment objectives while optimizing patient rehabilitation. A relevant degree and experience in neurology are required. The role offers flexible working options and career development benefits.

Benefits

Career development

Flexible working

Staff recognition scheme

Membership options for onsite leisure

Qualifications

• Experience in neurology and neurosurgery.
• Ability to perform specialist occupational therapy assessment.
• Strong communication skills with patients and their carers.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive occupational therapy for complex cases.
• Manage in-patient neurosciences and plan accordingly.
• Lead the development of objectives for the neurosciences team.

Skills

Patient care

Neurological assessment

Clinical reasoning

Communication skills

Education

Relevant Occupational Therapy degree

Job description

Exciting permanent static opportunity for an occupational therapist at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. If you are passionate about patient care and supporting people with neurological impairments to optimise function and increase independence, this role is for you.

Overview

This specialist role would suit an Occupational Therapist with a keen interest and clinical experience in neurology and neurosurgery, who would like the opportunity to continue developing their specialist clinical skills alongside developing their skills in clinical leadership and team management and development. You will be based at Charing Cross Hospital within neurology and neurosurgery and also form part of the neuro outliers service across Charing Cross Hospital acute wards and ITU.

Responsibilities

• To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own work, including management of patients in your care.
• To provide comprehensive and specialist occupational therapy assessment and diagnosis for adults with a range of highly complex presentations, by utilising advanced neurological assessment, clinical reasoning, evidence-based knowledge, investigative and analytical skills.
• To use advanced communication, implementing a range of verbal and non-verbal skills, with patients and their carers to motivate, maximise rehabilitation potential and to ensure an understanding of their condition.
• To communicate with patients and carers in a way that empowers them to make informed choices about the management of their condition and engages them in the planning and delivery of treatment. To take into account cognitive and other factors that may prevent this engagement and utilise resources available that may facilitate communication.
• Have responsibility for the day-to-day management of the in-patient neurosciences, stroke and neuro-trauma. Plan and organise this efficiently and effectively with regard to patient management and use of time.
• To take a lead in the development of the neurosciences, stroke and neuro-trauma and develop objectives and projects for the team.

What we offer

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

• Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
• We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews, please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

This advert closes on Tuesday 30 Sep 2025