Overview
Fife Neuro Rehabilitation Service is a multidisciplinary team providing expert stroke and neurological rehabilitation to adults across in‑patient, out‑patient, and community settings.
Responsibilities
As a Band 6 Occupational Therapist you will deliver high‑quality, person‑centred care for adults referred to the service, with a key focus on vocational rehabilitation. You will work closely with the wider multidisciplinary team to assess and treat individuals recovering from stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, and progressive neurological disorders. You will provide specialist assessment, treatment, and case management to maximise independence, safety, and quality of life, demonstrating advanced clinical reasoning and autonomous practice.
Essential Criteria
* Significant clinical experience in acute stroke, rehabilitation or a related speciality
* Strong communication, interpersonal, and time‑management skills
* Knowledge of and application of occupational therapy models of practice within rehabilitation
* Demonstrated ability to manage complex clinical presentations at a senior level
* Competency with basic IT systems and confidence working as part of a collaborative MDT
Desirable Criteria
* Experience or specialist interest in neuro‑rehabilitation or stroke rehabilitation
* Previous involvement in vocational rehabilitation or return‑to‑work pathways
Qualifications
A degree in Occupational Therapy is essential. Evidence of relevant training specific to neurological or stroke rehabilitation would be advantageous. Applicants should be registered with the HCPC.
Other Requirements
Candidates will be required to attend face‑to‑face interviews. For informal enquiries please contact Clare McDonald, Principal Occupational Therapist on 01592 226 823.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
NHS Fife is legally obliged to ensure all its employees are legally entitled to work in the United Kingdom. All applicants are required to confirm their right to work in the UK in their application. We offer flexible working and family‑friendly policies and fully support disabled candidates, those with long‑term conditions, and neurodivergent applicants by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.
Legal and Regulatory Statements
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among its workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
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