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Job summary

Main area
Occupational Therapy
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent: Rotational
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Weekend roster for stroke)
Job ref
200-NN-712818-A&C-MK-A
Employer
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
St Johns Therapy Centre
Town
London
Salary
£44,806 - £53,134 Per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
20/07/2025 23:59

Employer heading

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust logo

Neuro Occupational Therapist (Rotation)

Band 6

Job overview

We are looking to recruit a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join the neuroscience/neurorehabilitation rotation St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust . This post will provide an excellent opportunity for a Neuro Band 6 OT seeking a new challenge or an experienced Band 5 OT looking to develop their neuro skills. 

Our current rotations include both hospital and community-based rotations which include the following areas: Neurology - Neuro cardiac including CTICU - Neuro trauma - Neurosurgery including NICU - Hyper acute and Acute stroke services - Level 1 and Level 2 neurorehabilitation including the inpatient FND service and Community neuro rehabilitation. 

We have strong links to specialist services including spinal services, orthotics, community services we are also co-located with St George’s School of Health and Medical Sciences, City St George’s, University of London supporting their OT programme and students on placement. We are highly committed to our staff both in their clinical and non-clinical development.

We have an established supervision and CPD programme; running formal internal and external training and study days which we actively support staff to participate in. We are dedicated to evidence-based practice - reflected in our service standards, day-to-day care, service development initiatives and participation in research.

Main duties of the job

Clinical: The successful candidates will be required to provide specialist neuro Occupational Therapy to a wide range of neuro patients admitted under the care of St Georges.
The post holder will need to have existing specialist neuro skills and will be required to conduct timely neuro assessments, devise and implement treatment programmes and facilitate complex discharge planning as part of the established neuro clinical pathways.

Leadership/workforce management: Supporting and supervising OT support staff, OT students and Band 5 OT staff will be an integral part of the successful candidates role. Supporting teaching programmes within the Neuro OT team and across the MDT will also form part of the successful candidates job role.

Working for our organisation

St George’s University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a large teaching hospital and one of the largest hospitals in Europe. We are one of four Major Trauma Centre in London and are known for our excellence in stroke, neurorehabilitation, and acute neurosciences services. Within the Trust, our Neuro Therapies and Occupational Therapists are highly valued, respected and form part of interdisciplinary teams who are committed to excellent patient care. Our neuro services are located across three sites: St George’s Hospital in Tooting, Queen Mary’s Hospital at Roehampton and the Wandsworth Community Services based at St John’s Therapy Centre With over 9,000 dedicated staff caring for patients around the clock, we are the largest healthcare provider in southwest London. We are a large, friendly, and forward-thinking Trust and you will be working closely with senior therapists in well-established interprofessional teams. There is a commitment to supervision and continuing professional development with well-established support, training, and development available within the Trust and as part of our established preceptorship programme.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

*****Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role*****

Person specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential criteria
  • Diploma / Degree in Occupational Therapy
  • HCPC Registration
  • Evidence of Continued Professional Development including evidence of reflective practice.
Desirable criteria
  • Fieldwork Educators Course
  • Attendance at recent post graduate courses relevant to the clinical field of neurology

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Is up to date with professional practice and new research
  • Good assessment skills based on a sound clinical reasoning approach
  • Understanding of the principles of normal movement and the impact of cognition and perception on function
  • Have an understanding of setting, monitoring and evaluation of short and long term goals
  • Ability to work under pressure / accept responsibility
  • Good team player
  • Flexible working approach
  • Good time management skills
Desirable criteria
  • Application of a variety of treatment techniques
  • Use of standardised assessments
  • Competent IT skills
  • Presentation/teaching skills
  • Clinical audit
  • Supervision of students and support staff

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Knowledge of current OT and Government initiatives
  • Understand the legal responsibilities of the working as a healthcare professional
  • Understanding of Quality and Audit initiatives, including Clinical Governance
  • Able to work within Trust’s policies of data protection, equal opportunities and Health and Safety to meet the needs of the patients

Other

Essential criteria
  • RCOT membership
  • Member of SSNP
Desirable criteria
  • Car driver
  • Innovative

Experience

Essential criteria
  • • Previous NHS experience either as a qualified Occupational Therapist (substantive or locum) or as an undergraduate Occupational Therapy Student.
  • • Post-qualification experience in Neurology (stroke/TBI)
  • • Working as part of a MDT
  • • Ability to form a sound prognosis and advise other members of the MDT
Desirable criteria
  • • Post-qualification experience in a Neuro setting
  • • Previous experience at band 6 level
  • • Staff/student supervision/IPR
  • • Teaching experience in in-service programs
  • • Involvement in Clinical audit
  • • Experience of the research process

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Trust IDCapital Nurse, LondonNo smoking policyAge positiveArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardDisability confident employerStep into healthDisability Advice Line

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Rachel Sibson
Job title
Clinical and Operational Lead
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0208 725 8050

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