Senior Neuro Rotational Occupational Therapist
The closing date is 27 April 2026.
A sought after opportunity has arisen for a Senior Therapist to join the Occupational Therapy Department at Addenbrooke's Hospital, part of the Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We are looking for an innovative team player to join the Neuro rotational programme which covers a wide variety of clinical areas: Stroke, Neuro-rehabilitation, Neurosciences, Intensive Care and Major Trauma.
You will be an experienced Occupational Therapist with good communication and a wide range of clinical skills and some experience working with patients with a neurological diagnosis. You will also have experience of developing service improvement projects. As a proven Clinical Educator, you will play a role in providing placements to OT students and take part in our education programme.
You will provide comprehensive occupational therapy to patients, working autonomously and without direct supervision, integrating the available evidence-base. You will ensure safe and effective delivery of occupational therapy and work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams.
In return we can offer you a friendly and supportive environment in which to develop and excel in your career.
Main duties of the job
* Provide specialised acute and early rehabilitation to patients in your caseload.
* Support and work alongside other members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure delivery of the highest possible standard of service.
* Actively participate in the training and development of junior staff members, Therapy Assistants and Apprentices.
* Lead on service development projects.
* Support the Team Leader in planning, coordinating, delivering and evaluating the Occupational Therapy Service on a day-to-day basis.
* Be an integral part of the highly specialised multidisciplinary team in your working area including Consultants, Specialist Nurses and Specialist Physiotherapists.
About us
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital. With over 13,000 staff and over 1,100 beds, the Trust focuses on quality service and people care. It is recognised for outstanding care and rated Good overall by the Care Quality Commission. Our values – Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent – guide patient care. The Trust provides high‑quality healthcare for local, regional and international patients and promotes a diverse, inclusive community.
Benefits to you
At CUH we support good working days through development opportunities, on‑site leisure facilities, a shopping concourse, day nurseries and subsidised parking. We offer reduced‑cost Stagecoach bus travel, free Park & Ride journeys to key sites, and free routes to and from Cambridge train station. On campus, hot food is available 24/7 at a reduced cost, and we recently launched staff pod break spaces with free tea and coffee.
Flexible arrangements may include part‑time working, job‑share, term‑time working and flexible start and finish times. We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Eligibility
Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full‑time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Students will not be offered a full‑time permanent contract unless they have:
* Applied for a Graduate visa, or
* Successfully completed their course and applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date, or
* Are sponsored by the Trust as a Skilled Worker and complete studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date.
This vacancy will close at midnight on 27 April 2026.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Registered Occupational Therapist with HCSC.
* Degree or Diploma of Occupational Therapy.
* Evidence of CPD.
* Willingness to undertake fieldwork educators training.
* Member of RCOT.
* Member of specialist Section / special interest group.
Experience
* Significant acute care experience with patients of all ages and wide range of neurological conditions and any medical/surgical co‑morbidities.
* Significant experience of complex case management.
* Experience in teaching and delivery of presentations.
* Experience supervising students on placements.
* Varied clinical experience.
* Experience working in either Healthcare or social care.
* Experience administering and analysing standardised cognitive assessments.
* Experience of audit/EBP/research process.
* Experience supervising Occupational Therapy Assistants and Technicians.
* Experience supervising Band 5 Occupational Therapists.
* Experience with patients with cancer and poly‑trauma.
* Experience in tonal management.
* Experience in social care.
* NHS Experience.
Knowledge
* Competent in all stages of the Occupational Therapy process.
* Working knowledge of a wide range of medical, surgical and neuro conditions.
* Positive promotion of occupational therapy.
* Working knowledge of a variety of outcome measures.
* Knowledge of government documents and legislation relating to healthcare, social care, housing and education.
Skills
* Close teamwork in a variety of settings.
* Strong interpersonal skills.
* Effective prioritisation and management of workload pressures.
* Able to manage caseload independently.
* Neuro moving and handling skills.
* Ability to deputise for Occupational Therapy Team Leader.
Additional Requirements
* Understand and behave at all times towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.
* Able to work weekends or on‑call as needed.
* Ability to travel with or without patients throughout the district on a regular basis.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 per annum pro rata.
#J-18808-Ljbffr