Part Time​/Band 7 – Occupational Therapist- Clinical Specialist

Job Title:

Band 7 Occupational Therapist Clinical Specialist

Specialty:
Occupational Therapy – Brain Injury Rehabilitation

Location:

Birmingham

Salary: £ Per Hour (Negotiable)

We are currently seeking a Part‑Time Band 7 Occupational Therapist Clinical Specialist to work with our NHS client in Birmingham. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Occupational Therapist to provide specialist clinical leadership and therapeutic support within a brain injury rehabilitation service.

The role is for 22.5 hours per week, with flexible working days, starting ASAP for an initial 12 weeks.

• Provide highly specialist Occupational Therapy and clinical leadership for the brain injury therapy team.
• Deliver skilled assessments and therapeutic interventions using occupational therapy principles in an integrated, client‑centred way, supported by evidence‑based practice.
• Promote and coordinate job retention activities within interdisciplinary teams.
• Liaise with internal services and external agencies to support vocational rehabilitation.
• Work with clients and employers to undertake vocational assessments, training, work placements and reintroduction into appropriate workplace settings.
• Play an integral role within the interdisciplinary team, contributing clinically and to service development.
• Evaluate Occupational Therapy interventions in line with national service specifications and professional guidelines.
• Support the Service Manager in reviewing services and implementing service developments.

• Relevant qualification in Occupational Therapy.
• Current HCPC registration.
• Specialist experience in brain injury rehabilitation.
• Experience delivering specialist Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions.
• Ability to provide clinical leadership within a multidisciplinary or interdisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of evidence‑based, client‑centred Occupational Therapy practice.
• Experience supporting vocational rehabilitation, job retention or return‑to‑work planning.
• Ability to liaise effectively with clients, employers, internal services and external agencies.
• Understanding of professional guidelines and service specifications.
• Strong communication, organisational and clinical decision-making skills.
• Availability to work 22.5 hours per week, with flexible working days.

• Industry-leading in-house revalidation and appraisal support team
• Competitive pay rates
• Flexible working opportunities
• Access to exclusive NHS roles through our preferred supplier status
• A dedicated consultant offering tailored support
• A generous referral scheme