Specialist Occupational Therapist

The postholder will provide specialised occupational therapy assessment and treatment to adults with complex neurological conditions within inpatient, outpatient and specialist clinic settings at the Oxford Centre for Enablement. Working autonomously with support from senior occupational therapists, they will manage a complex caseload, develop and review individualised, evidence-based rehabilitation plans, assess functional abilities, cognition and home environments, and promote patients' independence, participation and quality of life.

The role involves working collaboratively within the interdisciplinary team (IDT) to establish rehabilitation goals, coordinate treatment, support discharge planning, conduct home visits and recommend appropriate equipment, care arrangements and onward referrals. The postholder will act as a keyworker for designated patients, chair goal-planning and discharge meetings when required, and ensure safe practice through appropriate risk assessment and manual handling. Effective communication is essential when working with patients, families, carers, healthcare professionals and external agencies, particularly when managing complex physical, cognitive, emotional or communication needs.

Responsibilities also include maintaining accurate clinical records, obtaining informed consent, assessing mental capacity and adhering to relevant legal, ethical and professional standards. Main duties of the job - Conduct comprehensive standardised and non-standardised assessments of patients' functional abilities, cognitive skills, home environments and psychological needs, seeking guidance from senior colleagues when managing highly complex cases.

- Effectively prioritise and manage an individual patient caseload, developing tailored occupational therapy interventions under the guidance and supervision of Highly Specialist Occupational Therapists.

- Undertake home visits to support safe discharge planning, working collaboratively with health and social care professionals to assess equipment and care requirements and facilitate appropriate referrals to onward services., The Band 6 Specialist Neurological Occupational Therapist is responsible for delivering high-quality, specialised rehabilitation to adults with complex neurological conditions while managing a clinical caseload with an appropriate level of autonomy.

The role combines advanced assessment and treatment, multidisciplinary coordination, discharge planning, clinical supervision, service development and professional education. The postholder is expected to support continuous improvement, promote patient independence and safety, and contribute to the delivery of an effective, evidence-based neurological occupational therapy service under the guidance of senior occupational therapy colleagues. The postholder will support the Lead Occupational Therapist and senior colleagues in the coordination, management and development of the neurological occupational therapy service.

This includes contributing to service improvement, clinical audits, quality assurance, resource management, health and safety, recruitment and the supervision and appraisal of junior staff, assistants and technical instructors. In addition, the role involves supporting student placements, staff induction, multidisciplinary education and training, and maintaining continuing professional development through supervision, research, active learning and a professional portfolio. The postholder will apply current evidence and develop specialist clinical skills to ensure the delivery of safe, effective and patient-centred neurological rehabilitation.

• Conduct comprehensive standardised and non-standardised assessments of patients'…