Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time Band 6 Occupational Therapist within the Neurological Rehabilitation team at Clayponds Hospital to work in our skilled and friendly MDT in West London.

This role would suit a clinician who wishes to develop their clinical skills in neurological rehabilitation as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

As the Band 6 Occupational Therapist you will be expected to carry a clinical caseload and provide clinical leadership to students and Rehabilitation Assistants. You will work closely with the Band 7 Occupational Therapist and the wider MDT to provide high quality rehabilitation to patients on Rosemary Ward and participate in service evaluation nd development. You will be required to deputise for the Band 7 Occupational Therapist and work as part of the therapy team to provide holistic rehabilitation for our patients in the neuro-rehabilitation ward.

Rosemary ward is a level 3 Neuro rehabilitation unit, however the caseload can include patients who require general rehabilitation.

There is free parking and therapy garden on site and opportunities to develop your specialist skills and knowledge and manage staff in a supportive environment.

The successful candidate would be part of a supportive and friendly AHP team including Physiotherapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Dieticians, Psychology, Therapy Technicians, as well as part of a bigger MDT of our Nurses, Doctors and Pharmacists.

Main duties of the job

Rosemary Ward is an integral part of the wider Intermediate Care team based at Clayponds Hospital. Patients have access to a variety of equipment in a large unique gym space and additional specific designated ADL rooms. Patients receive specialist therapy input until they are able to return their to preferred discharge destination (where appropriate) with support from our excellent community teams as needed.

To assess patients within neurological rehabilitation needs who may have complex acute and/or chronic presentation, and to determine clinical diagnosis and Occupational Therapy treatment.

 To manage your own caseload including assessment, treatment and support of clients applying specialist skills re assessment and treatment within the Neurological Rehabilitation care remit.

 To train and supervise more junior staff across the wards and support students on placement.

To work under the direction of the Lead Occupational Therapist, Lead Physiotherapist and Lead Speech and Language Therapist in planning, developing, delivering and evaluating the therapy service provided to Neurological Rehabilitation patients.

To work with the rest of the Occupational Therapy staff within intermediate care to ensure a cohesive and smooth therapy offer across intermediate care.

 To contribute actively to in-house training and development of the therapy team and your own professional development

Working for our organisation

West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.

Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and   Hammersmith & Fulham).  We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m.

The Trust is rated as ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as ‘Outstanding’.

The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.