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Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Neuro Occupational Therapist

The closing date is 10 June 2025

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Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Senior Occupational Therapist to join our Neuro Rehabilitation service in Southampton. This is a full time fixed term post for 12 months.

The successful post holder will have the opportunity to gain experience working within our Early Supported Discharge teams.

You will work closely with the other OTs in the team as well as other multidisciplinary team members including Rehabilitation Consultants, Specialist Nurses, Physio's, Speech and Language Therapists, Psychologists, Dieticians, Rehabilitation Assistants, and administrative support.

You will be required to regularly supervise other staff and there are opportunities to develop your teaching skills at the University by supporting practical sessions.

You will receive profession specific and CPD support from Band 7/8 OTs within the service. Previous training organised by the Neuro Rehab Service has included study days on Pilates in Neuro Rehab, Evidenced Based Upper Limb Rehabilitation and Vestibular Rehabilitation.

The post holder will have post graduate experience which should include some specific neurological clinical experience and relevant CPD as well as evidence of working within a multidisciplinary team. Experience of service improvement projects or audits is also desirable.

This is a community post and therefore access to a car for community visits is essential.

Main duties of the job

*To work as part of a multi-professional neuro rehab teams, in close collaboration with other relevant services/agencies e.g. acute rehabilitation units, community rehab teams, inpatient wards, rapid response etc.

*Manage caseload of clients within the community or ward setting and oversee caseload for rehabilitation assistants.

*Undertake assessment and treatment of clients within a community/ward setting, who have complex / and or chronic presentation requiring specialist skills and determine profession specific and multidisciplinary rehabilitation interventions.

*Plan and implement comprehensive programmes of intervention for clients who require intensive rehabilitation in the hospital, clinic or community setting.

*To manage and organise the team's caseload when the team leader is absent e.g. attending the MDT meeting, scheduling work for self and other team members, providing specialist advise to team members and external agencies

*Carry out profession specific and general multidisciplinary rehabilitation procedures, many of which will require specialist skills and knowledge.

About us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.

Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.

Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.

Details

Date posted

27 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year based on full time hours

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

348-SSW-8012

Job locations

Oakley Road

Millbrook

Southampton

Hampshire

SO16 4GX


Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy, state registered.
  • Post registration course e.g. Stroke Rehabilitation, LTC management, Palliative care, Postural management, Continence Care.

Desirable

  • Recognised Clinical Educator for clinical students.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of regular assessment and treatment of patients presenting with problems requiring occupational therapy intervention, some of a complex nature.
  • Experience of treating people with a range of stroke / neurological needs e.g. continence, mobility, balance problems, cognitive deficits, dysphagia.
  • Relevant experience of working within a multidisciplinary team in either a hospital or community setting (some of which has been gained within a UK setting).
  • Supervision and training of others.
  • Working within a multi-professional team.

Desirable

  • Involvement in regional or national clinical bodies e.g. clinical interest groups, conferences etc.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy, state registered.
  • Post registration course e.g. Stroke Rehabilitation, LTC management, Palliative care, Postural management, Continence Care.

Desirable

  • Recognised Clinical Educator for clinical students.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of regular assessment and treatment of patients presenting with problems requiring occupational therapy intervention, some of a complex nature.
  • Experience of treating people with a range of stroke / neurological needs e.g. continence, mobility, balance problems, cognitive deficits, dysphagia.
  • Relevant experience of working within a multidisciplinary team in either a hospital or community setting (some of which has been gained within a UK setting).
  • Supervision and training of others.
  • Working within a multi-professional team.

Desirable

  • Involvement in regional or national clinical bodies e.g. clinical interest groups, conferences etc.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Oakley Road

Millbrook

Southampton

Hampshire

SO16 4GX


Employer's website

https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Oakley Road

Millbrook

Southampton

Hampshire

SO16 4GX


Employer's website

https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Hiring Manager

Debbie Beckerley

debbie.beckerley@solent.nhs.uk

03001235007

Details

Date posted

27 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year based on full time hours

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

348-SSW-8012

Job locations

Oakley Road

Millbrook

Southampton

Hampshire

SO16 4GX


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