Rotational Senior Occupational Therapist - Neurological Rehabilitation

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Closing date: 28 July 2026

There is an exciting opportunity for a full time Senior Occupational Therapist to join our Band 6 Neuro Rotation. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic and hardworking to join our friendly teams and would welcome interest from full and part time applicants.

Yearly rotations are based across Royal Derby Hospital and Florence Nightingale Community Hospital, including Kings Lodge Neuro Rehab Unit, Stroke Unit, Neuro Outpatient Service, Neuro In‑Reach Team and Acute Neurology.

You will provide assessment and treatment of patients with neurological conditions, contribute to the delivery of Occupational Therapy within these teams, and support operational management and leadership of the services you are working within.

We offer a multidisciplinary induction followed by regular supervision and appraisal. There are internal and external training opportunities to support your ongoing learning and professional development, including a Band 6 Neuro rotation peer support and education group.

Requirements

• Experience as an occupational therapist within neurological rehabilitation
• Good communication and highly developed interpersonal skills
• Commitment to providing excellent patient‑centred care and multidisciplinary working

We are a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, recognising the importance of supporting patients and local partners in health. Our values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin our work.

In return we offer:

• Professional development and leadership opportunities
• Support from recruitment to integration and beyond
• Staff benefits including an employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes and car schemes

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent
• State registration
• Evidence of CPD specifically related to neurology
• Current driving licence
• Accredited fieldwork educator

• Basic understanding of a variety of neurological conditions
• Clinical experience in neurology and rehabilitation through multiple rotations
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary team
• Understanding of clinical governance and its implications for services
• Experience of supervision and appraisal
• Experience of administering and analysing a variety of cognitive and perceptual assessments

• Analytical and judgement skills for patient diagnosis, prognosis and treatment planning
• Planning and organisational skills to manage own patient workload
• Physical ability to move and handle patients safely
• Risk assessment approach to maximise patient function and safety
• Clinical ability to fabricate and clinically reason a range of splints and casts
• Previous experience of teaching
• Flexibility and adaptability in changing situations
• Motivation, empathy and reassurance
• Clear and concise communication for effective understanding
• Proficiency with technology to present information at all levels

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Due to UK Home Office immigration rule changes effective from 22 July 2025, applicants sponsored under Occupation Code 6131 (Nursing Auxiliaries and Assistants) may not be eligible to bring dependants under the Skilled Worker route if their Certificate of Sponsorship is issued on or after this date. Applicants are responsible for understanding how these rules apply to their individual circumstances. The Trust cannot provide immigration advice.

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