Specialist Occupational Therapist - Neurosciences/Stroke | Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

IMPERIAL COLLEGE HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in London seeks a dynamic Band 7 Occupational Therapist. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work with patients experiencing neurological conditions, while gaining specialist experience in a supportive environment. The successful candidate will receive ongoing professional development and the chance to participate in postgraduate studies. Flexible working options and various perks are available.

Benefits

Career development

Flexible working

Staff recognition scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Membership options for onsite leisure facilities

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Band 6 or Band 7 Occupational Therapist.
• Genuine desire for career advancement in stroke and neurosciences.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality Occupational Therapy to patients with neurological conditions.
• Work collaboratively with a Clinical Specialist OT and Lead OT.
• Participate in continuing professional development and training.

Skills

Experience in neurosciences

Service improvement knowledge

Supervisory experience

Leadership skills

Education

Registered Occupational Therapist

Job description

Overview

Our specialist rotation for Stroke, Neuro-Rehabilitation, Major Trauma and Neurosciences currently has an opportunity for a dynamic band 7 OT in the rotation. There might also be fixed term opportunities within the stroke unit. We are ideally seeking an experienced Band 6 or Band 7 Occupational Therapist, with previous neurosciences experience. This position would be ideal for an OT with prior involvement in service improvement, strong supervisory experience and a genuine desire to forge a career within stroke and neurosciences. This role is perfect for an individual who is keen to gain further training and development in a forward thinking and innovative team. This exciting opportunity could provide the next step on your career ladder.

As a successful candidate, you will have the opportunity to provide high quality Occupational Therapy to patients with a wide range of neurological conditions whilst growing your specialist experience and leadership skills in a welcoming and supportive environment. You will receive regular clinical supervision from a Clinical Specialist OT and professional support and supervision from a Lead OT to support both your clinical and professional development. We actively support continuing personal and professional development through an established performance development review (PDR) system, in-service training and external courses. There are also opportunities to undertake formal postgraduate study.

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 Wednesday 1 Oct 2025