Specialist Neuro Occupational Therapist

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Help people rebuild their lives after neurological illness or injury and make a lasting difference to their independence, wellbeing, and future.

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Specialist Neuro Occupational Therapist to join our Community Neurological Service, providing specialist assessment, treatment, care, and support to individuals living with complex neurological conditions. This is a rewarding opportunity to work with patients across their rehabilitation journey, helping them achieve meaningful goals and maximise their quality of life.

As a senior member of the team, you will provide expert clinical guidance and leadership, supporting both registered professionals and support workers to deliver outstanding person-centred care. You will also play a key role in developing the service through the supervision, mentoring, and professional development of colleagues and students.

This role is ideal for a motivated professional who is passionate about neurological rehabilitation, enjoys working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams, and is committed to delivering high-quality care that has a genuine impact on patients and their families.

Location: Wilton Health Centre
Hours: 22.5 hours per week

• Deliver specialist neurological occupational therapy assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation for patients in community and outpatient settings.
• Develop and implement personalised care plans to maximise independence and quality of life.
• Support timely hospital discharge and seamless transitions of care across acute, stroke, and community services.
• Manage complex neurological cases, providing specialist advice and treatment recommendations to multidisciplinary teams.
• Ensure patients are at the centre of care, actively involving them in decisions and goal setting.
• Assess, prescribe, and provide training in the safe use of specialist equipment where required.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and regularly evaluate treatment outcomes.
• Promote infection prevention and control, ensuring safe and effective clinical practice.

• BSc (Hons) in Occupational Therapy and current HCPC registration.
• Post-registration qualification and experience in neurological rehabilitation.
• Minimum one year's experience supporting adults with neurological conditions.
• Proven ability to deliver patient-centred care, assessment, care planning, and case management.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary teams and alongside external agencies.
• Demonstrable commitment to continuous professional development and evidence-based practice.
• Experience teaching, mentoring, and supporting colleagues, students, patients, and carers.
• Knowledge of clinical audit, service improvement, and quality standards.
• Evidence of leadership skills and a flexible, innovative approach to care delivery.

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong clinical assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation skills.
• Ability to manage complex cases and lead best practice.
• Confident using electronic patient record systems and other digital tools.
• Skilled in patient handling and the safe use of moving and handling equipment.
• Able to provide sensitive support in emotionally challenging situations.
• Experience working autonomously within community settings.
• Ability to monitor, maintain, and improve standards of care.

For full details of the role, responsibilities, and person specification, please refer to the attached Job Description.

As a Specialist Neuro Occupational Therapist you will be part of our valued team at HCRG Care Group, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including:

• £39,959 - £48,117 FTE (Band 6 AfC Salary) with NHS Pension and full Agenda for Change terms and conditions
• Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on every day purchases like grocery shopping as well as cashback and voucher offers for treats for you and those special to you
• Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover lifes emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates
• Online and face to face help with your mental and…