0.4WTE Band 8A Clinical specialist Occupational Therapist – FTC 12 months (to end 1/04/2027)
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated occupational therapist to join our dynamic team at the National hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery. The post is a clinical specialist Occupational Therapy Role working within a specialist multidisciplinary team at this renowned teaching hospital.
We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated Band 8A to lead the stroke occupational therapy service including HASU and ASU as part of a job share. Applicants must have significant experience working as a specialist occupational therapist within stroke rehabilitation and managing a team, including supervision and teaching. The post-holder will be working closely with other members of this dynamic MDT (including a Band 8A physiotherapist and speech & language therapist) and will have a commitment to enhanced weekend working on a Saturday, Sunday and all Bank Holidays.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the stroke occupational therapy service including HASU and ASU.
* Supervise at least one OT team member.
* Day‑to‑day management of OT service delivery in the clinical area.
* Engage in teaching and training at local and national level.
* Participate in clinical developments, multi‑disciplinary audit and research.
Qualifications and Experience
* Band 8A level occupational therapist with significant experience in stroke rehabilitation.
* Experience managing a team, supervision and teaching.
* Strong leadership and communication skills.
Our Hospital
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top‑quality patient care, excellent education, and world‑class research.
We provide first‑class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
* University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
* National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
* Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
* University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
* Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
* University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
* The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
* University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Contact
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Kate Kelly
Job title: Consultant Occupational Therapist
Email address: kate.kelly4@nhs.net
For further information about the post, please contact: Kate Kelly, Consultant Occupational Therapist on 07870497267 / 07943 206299
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