Important Sponsorship Information
We are currently unable to offer a certificate of sponsorship for this post.
Position Overview
Are you a Band 5 Occupational Therapist keen to build your clinical skills in adult neurological care within the community and progress to a Band 6 role? The successful candidate will follow a competency‑based development plan, aiming for specialist Band 6 status within 12‑24 months. Our multi‑disciplinary team offers evidence‑based interventions to clients at home, in care settings, and locally, with regular joint working. Supported by our OT team, you’ll assess and treat adults with complex neurological conditions such as stroke, MND, MS, head injury, and Parkinson's. We promote ongoing professional development through in‑service training and structured supervision. Applicants are required to have completed a range of practical placements, have experience of using standardised OT assessments and worked in a multi‑disciplinary team. Experience with neurological conditions is required; recent rehab‑focused training is helpful but not essential. Strong understanding of OT roles, autonomy, advanced communication, flexible problem‑solving and efficient caseload management are vital. If you’re an adaptable, motivated OT seeking growth in a supportive, friendly, client‑focused team, we welcome your application.
Key Information about the Service
The service is a multi‑disciplinary rehabilitation service specialist in neurological conditions. It is community‑based and community‑focused, providing a specialist rehabilitation service to the person in the place most suited to their current need, which includes, but is not limited to, their place of residence, day centre, or place of work. The service also provides a small outpatient gym. It runs from 08:00 to 17:00, which means the team can provide opportunities for flexible working. A weekend service is offered, with therapists allocated around one in six weekend shifts and rostered days off taken during the week.
Responsibilities
* Provide neurology assessment and occupational therapy treatment to clients as part of the specialist Community Neurorehabilitation service.
* Review and reflect on own practice and performance through effective use of professional and operational supervision and appraisal guided by KSF or competency frameworks and HCPC regulations.
* Work with service users to identify OT goals as part of the multi‑disciplinary care plan, OT assessment tools & treatment techniques.
* Assess for and provide/order equipment to enhance independence in daily living skills for service users with complex physical disability.
* Monitor, evaluate and modify treatment in order to measure progress and identify outcomes.
* Apply a high level of understanding of the effect of disability and provide training and advice on life skills to maximise functional ability.
Inclusion and Access
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that welcomes and supports individuals of all abilities. Remember, if you meet the minimum criteria for this role and you have a disability, you can be guaranteed an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme – please ensure you select this on your application form. We encourage you to be open about your needs so we can work with you to design a comfortable and accessible interview experience. Any information you provide regarding a disability or a need for adjustments will be treated in confidence and will only be shared with colleagues who are supporting this request. If you require any adjustments to participate fully in the interview process, please let us know by adding the relevant details when scheduling your preferred interview date and time. Please feel free to contact the appointing manager to discuss your needs. We encourage applicants to contact the hiring manager before their interview if they have any questions about the role or the process. This is a great way to get clarity and prepare effectively for the interview.
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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI). If you choose to use AI or other tools to assist in writing your application, it’s essential to personalise this information, especially your supporting information section. While AI can help streamline the writing process, these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job you’re applying for. There is also a risk that it can generate false or misleading information. AI‑generated job applications can often be generic, impersonal and may not accurately reflect your qualifications, knowledge, skills and experiences. It is crucial that you personalise your supporting statement by articulating these in your unique voice. Relying solely on AI to write your application or supporting information section is not advocated by Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust and could negatively impact your chances of success in the application process. We monitor applications for any behaviour that could create an unfair advantage, and we check all references carefully. You are likely to be tested on your experience at interview, so be honest and make sure all the information in your application is correct. Please note that the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is prohibited during the interview process.
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