Job overview

We have an exciting permanent static opportunity for an occupational therapist at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. If you are passionate about patient care and supporting people with neurological impairments to optimise function and increase independence, this is the role for you. 

There may also be opportunities that come up within the neurosciences rotations including Acute/Hyper-acute stroke, Charing Cross Neuro Rehab Unit, Major Trauma, Neurology & Neurosurgery. 

Our Occupational Therapists are an integral part of the multi-disciplinary teams. This specialist role would suit an Occupational Therapist with a keen interest and clinical experience in neurology and neurosurgery, who would like the opportunity to continue developing their specialist clinical skills alongside developing their skills in clinical leadership and team management and development. 

You will be based at Charing Cross Hospital within neurology and neurosurgery and also form part of the neuro outliers service across Charing Cross Hospital acute wards and ITU.

There are opportunities to be involved in research within the trust and thus develop your research skills and knowledge. You will receive regular supervision from the Clinical Lead occupational therapist to support your clinical and professional development. 

If you are dedicated to delivering excellent care and pursuing your career, the Therapy department at Imperial is definitely the place for you. Take the opportunity to be part of our dedicated team where innovation and the desire to make a difference is key.

Main duties of the job

• To be responsible for the provision of highly specialised occupational therapy assessment, treatment and management of patients managed under the neurosciences pathways who present as in-patients with a wide variety of neurological management needs. These comprise acute, chronic, complex, disabling and life-limiting conditions.
• To determine clinical diagnosis and treatment indicated and maintain records as an autonomous practitioner.
• To ensure a high standard of clinical care for the patients under your management and those of more junior staff providing a comprehensive and appropriate occupational therapy service to neurosciences, stroke and neuro-trauma.
• To provide leadership to the in-patient neurosciences, team alongside other band 7 occupational therapists and physiotherapists, and the Clinical therapy leads in neurosciences. 
• To undertake a significant clinical caseload working as an autonomous practitioner at a specialist level with other health professionals.
• To be responsible for service development within the team, to implement policy and policy changes within the clinical area in partnership with MDT colleagues.
• To deputise for the Clinical leads in the speciality.
• To present a positive and inspirational role model for all team members.
• To develop close working relationships and service links with the Clinical Team Lead Therapists
• The job holder is required to work at weekends covering stroke weekend service as part of their contracted hours of work.

Working for our organisation

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.