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Specialist Occupational Therapist (neuro-rehabilitation)


Company : The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust


Location : London, England


Created : 2025-07-25


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Specialist Occupational Therapist (neuro-rehabilitation)Join to apply for theSpecialist Occupational Therapist (neuro-rehabilitation)role atThe Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Specialist Occupational Therapist (neuro-rehabilitation)5 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for theSpecialist Occupational Therapist (neuro-rehabilitation)role atThe Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. 6 months Bank contractNeuro-rehab(Band 6 or 7 depending on experience up to 35 hours)An exciting opportunity has arisen to work within the Hillingdon Hospitals Specialist Neurological Rehabilitation Teams.We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Occupational Therapist who demonstrates high level of rehabilitation and communication skills within a multidisciplinary environment and wants to develop and specialise in neurological rehabilitation. Job Summary6 months Bank contractSpecialist Occupational TherapistinNeuro-rehab(Band 6 or 7 depending on experience up to 35 hours)An exciting opportunity has arisen to work within the Hillingdon Hospitals Specialist Neurological Rehabilitation Teams.We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Occupational Therapist who demonstrates high level of rehabilitation and communication skills within a multidisciplinary environment and wants to develop and specialise in neurological rehabilitation.The Hillingdon Specialist Rehabilitation Service incorporates the Alderbourne and Daniels Rehabilitation units providing in-patient level 2 specialist neurological rehabilitation for Northwest London.Our integrated therapy service is committed to continuing your professional development (CPD) alongside providing high quality patient care. You will be given regular support, training, clinical supervision and will participate in in-house training sessions. You will also have opportunity to developing your supervision and leadership skills, supported by the Therapy team lead.Main duties of the jobThe Successful Candidate Will:Gain experience in treating patients with a variety of neurological conditions and complexity including acquired brain injury and spinal cord injury. Work within an established multidisciplinary neurological therapy team and develop close links with social services and other agencies. Have excellent opportunities to develop your skills in physical and cognitive rehabilitation, splinting and specialist seating Have opportunities to contribute to the service development.About UsThe Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute Hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics and maternity services. The Trust's services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, delivered at a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit and outpatient clinics.The safety and well-being of our patients and of our staff is paramount and we are making urgent improvements to address this - particularly in infection prevention and control. We are making progress and going forward by working in partnership with local GPs, charities,community services, academic partners, our local authority, neighbouring hospitals and the wider North West London Integrated care system, and ensuring that we listen and work in partnership with our local population. We are absolutely focused on ensuring that our hospitalsprovide high quality, safe and compassionate care, while drive forward the building of the new Hillingdon Hospital.We have over 3,500 members of staff that are proud to care for nearly half a million people, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare through leading health and academic partnerships, transforming services, to provide the best care where needed.DetailsDate posted09 July 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6Salary£22.91 to £34.37 an hour rates attract 12.07% WTDContractBankWorking patternPart-timeReference numberBank Neuro OTJob locationsHillingdon HospitalPield heath roadUxbridgeUB8 3NNJob DescriptionJob responsibilitiesWe Are Looking For Candidates Who:Have HCPC registration and post graduate experience in physical health.Have NHS experience at minimum Band 5 level, including rotations within neurological rehabilitation or experience treating stroke patients and other neurological conditionsAre hardworking, adaptable, possess high-level communications skills, initiative and resilience.Demonstrate strong teamwork skillsCar driver desirableJob DescriptionJob responsibilitiesWe Are Looking For Candidates Who:Have HCPC registration and post graduate experience in physical health.Have NHS experience at minimum Band 5 level, including rotations within neurological rehabilitation or experience treating stroke patients and other neurological conditionsAre hardworking, adaptable, possess high-level communications skills, initiative and resilience.Demonstrate strong teamwork skillsCar driver desirablePerson SpecificationSkillsEssentialMeets essential qualifications Previous experience of working in the NHS Extensive post-registration experience of O.T. Evidence of recent experience of neuro-rehabilitation with a range of neurological conditions Experience and evidence of successfully working within an MDT team Excellent written communication skills Evidence of understanding of theory and practice delivery of neuro-rehabilitation OT Evidence of CARES valuesDesirablePost graduate courses in relevant fields Supervisory experience Evidence of training, presentation and facilitation skills Evidence of additional responsibilities and leadership skills Evidence of good organisational skills and using initiative Evidence of resilience and ability to work under pressurePerson SpecificationEssentialMeets essential qualifications Previous experience of working in the NHS Extensive post-registration experience of O.T. Evidence of recent experience of neuro-rehabilitation with a range of neurological conditions Experience and evidence of successfully working within an MDT team Excellent written communication skills Evidence of understanding of theory and practice delivery of neuro-rehabilitation OT Evidence of CARES valuesDesirablePost graduate courses in relevant fields Supervisory experience Evidence of training, presentation and facilitation skills Evidence of additional responsibilities and leadership skills Evidence of good organisational skills and using initiative Evidence of resilience and ability to work under pressureDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Additional informationDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. 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