Main area Allied Health Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 15 hours per week (Thursday - Friday 08:30-16:30.) Job ref 253-1025-7426830
Employer The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Stourbridge Health & Social Care Centre Town Stourbridge Salary £38,682 - £46,580 Pro Rata Per Annum Salary period Yearly Closing 12/11/2025 23:59
Senior Occupational Therapist – Community Neuro Rehabilitation
Band 6
Job overview
We are thrilled to offer a unique opportunity for a compassionate and patient-focused Senior Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic Neuro Rehabilitation Team within the Dudley Rehabilitation Service. This role is ideal for newly qualified graduates seeking to specialise in neurological rehabilitation or experienced practitioners looking to advance their careers in a supportive environment.
In this role, you will conduct comprehensive assessments and develop individualised treatment plans to promote patient independence. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic patient care, manage a defined caseload, provide evidence-based interventions, and participate in discharge planning, liaising with community services for seamless transitions. Additionally, you will engage in clinical supervision and continuous professional development activities and contribute to service development initiatives and quality improvement projects.
If you're ready to take the next step in your Occupational Therapy career and make a meaningful impact on patient lives, we encourage you to apply.
Informal visits are warmly encouraged,come and meet our dedicated team and learn more our services.
Please note: the advert may close early if we receive a high volume of applications.
A Senior Neuro Occupational Therapist (Band 6) is responsible for delivering specialist occupational therapy services to adults with neurological conditions, such as stroke, traumatic brain injury, and other complex neurological disorders.
Key duties include conducting comprehensive assessments of motor, sensory, cognitive, and functional abilities; developing and implementing individualized treatment plans; and coordinating safe and effective discharge planning in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. The role also involves providing expertise in specialist seating and equipment recommendations, managing a defined caseload, and maintaining accurate patient records.
Additionally, the therapist may supervise and support junior staff and students, contribute to service development initiatives, and engage in continuous professional development activities. This position requires HCPC registration and proven experience in neurorehabilitation within an acute or community setting.
Working for our organisation
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of “excellent health care, improved health for all”. We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.
As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.
Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.
Person specification
Qaulifications & Education
* Diploma / degree in Occupational Therapy
* Registered with HCPC
Knowledge and Training
* Completed junior rotations in core areas or equivalent rehabilitation experience across a wide variety of clinical settings
* Good knowledge of current best practice of Occupational Therapy in neuro rehabilitation and clinical guidelines
* Supervision of junior staff and students
Experience
* Post-graduate experience of working with patients who have a long term neurological conditions
* Experience of working in a Multidisciplinary team
Communication & Relationship Skills
* Ability to work as part of a team
* Good Interpersonal skills – including observation, listening and empathy skills
* Good communication skills verbal and written
Analytical & Judgement Skills
* Commitment and motivation to deliver a quality service
Planning & Organisational Skills
* Organisation and delegation skills
* Good time management and organizational Skills
* Ability to work under own initiative and in isolation
* Ability to prioritise workload
Physical Skills
* Able to travel to meet the needs of the job
* Able to perform therapeutic manual handling as required by the role
Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Trust Values
* Able to provide safe, caring, and effective services
* Values and behaviours that reflect the Trust values of Care, Respect and Responsibility
* Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination and where people feel they belong and their contribution is valued
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We are committed to equal opportunities and want to ensure our workforce is representative of the population we serve. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and diverse groups. It is essential we understand our demographics, in order that we can monitor our performance as an equal opportunity employer, as well as continuing to embed a culture of inclusivity across the organisation, which supports the active participation and contribution of our diverse staff groups in the Trusts decision making processes. On application the shortlisting manager will not see this criterion and therefore it cannot be part of their decision making. Please ensure you complete your equal opportunities questions for us and help us to make sure everyone is welcome.
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