Senior Occupational Therapist
The closing date is 30 September 2025
Job summary
There is currently an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join the neurological occupational therapy team. The role will be based on the acute neurosurgical and neurology wards, providing support to neurosurgical HDU and may be required to provide occupational therapy input to the neurorehabilitation ward at The James Cook University Hospital. Excellent communication and organisational skills, enthusiasm, commitment and ability to negotiate across a wide range of agencies are also vital in this post.
Experience of working with neurological conditions is essential. The team is friendly and supportive and there will be the opportunity to develop more advanced clinical, leadership and service development skills, as our staff are encouraged and supported in their continual professional development and through regular clinical supervision.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work on the acute neurosurgical ward, including neurosurgical HDU and NASU (Neurology and Stroke unit) working in the neurology service. The post may be required to provide occupational therapy input to the neurorehabilitation ward. h
You will work within a large multidisciplinary team offering specialist Occupational Therapy assessment, intervention and rehabilitation, providing advice where needed to other professionals regarding the management of neurological conditions.
You will need to be able to work as part of a team and on your own, frequently using your own initiative. The role will require being involved with clients with a range of multiple medical, social and emotional problems, as well as home visits, discharge planning, rehabilitation and education. The ability to travel independently is an essential part of this post.
The neurology team currently provides a 5 day service based at The James Cook University Hospital.
About us
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions:
Your Leadership Impact
Leading your Team to Success
Leading Into the Future
Service Improvement for Beginners
Developing your Service Improvement Skills
Lean Practitioner
The leadership and improvement programme aims to:
Explore leadership within the NHS
Promote Trust values and behaviours
Develop your leadership effectiveness and skills
Equip staff with the necessary knowledge and skills to lead and complete service improvements within the scope of your role.
After you complete these six and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer a range of additional in-house and externally provided courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team.
Details
Date posted
17 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
328-NSC-6868632
Job locations
The James Cook University Hospital
Marton Road
Middlesbrough
TS4 3BW
Employer details
Employer name
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The James Cook University Hospital
Marton Road
Middlesbrough
TS4 3BW
Employer's website
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