Job summary
We are offering an exciting opportunity for a band 5 to join our team of neuro-rehabilitation occupational therapists at OCE.
The Neurological Rehabilitation Service at the OCE provides in and outpatientrehabilitation for adults with neurological disorders and a day service for patients with longterm neurological disorders.The Occupational Therapy team provides specialist assessment and treatment to patientsadmitted to the service working within a interdisciplinary team of physiotherapists, nurses,doctors, speech and language therapists and clinical psychologists.
Main duties of the job
As a band 5 OT at OCE you will be:
Working autonomously as part of the Occupational Therapy teamproviding assessment and treatment to patients referred to the service.Have your own caseload and work under the guidance of the senior OTs/Lead OT as appropriate.Working as part of the interdisciplinary team at OCE providing specialistrehabilitation.Assisting the Lead Occupational Therapist in the provision, monitoringand development of the Occupational Therapy Service in the Oxford Centrefor EnablementResponsible for maintaining and developing your own continuousprofessional development.
About us
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.
We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.
These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.
Details
Date posted
13 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£31,049 to £37,796 a year Per Annum / Pro Rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
321-MRC B5
Job locations
Oxford Centre for Enablement
Nuffield Orthopaedic Hospital, Headley Way
Headington, Oxford
OX3 9DU
Job description
Job responsibilities
Communication:1. To liaise with all members of the inter-disciplinary team (IDT) patients,carers, other Health and social care services, including attendance atward rounds, goal planning meetings to facilitate safe and effectivedischarges.2. To identify treatment programmes for patients, and to report onoccupational therapy assessment and treatment progress with thesupport and guidance of the Senior OTs3. To liaise with the Lead or Senior Occupational Therapists in themanagement and prioritisation of the caseload.4. To promote good working relationships with all disciplines within theIDT, Oxford Centre for Enablement ,the directorate and OUH and toliaise and network with COT Specialist Sections as appropriate5. To attend staff meetings, Band 5 Support Group and other servicerelated meetings.
Clinical Responsibilities:1.. To undertake occupational therapy assessment, and treatment, to inand outpatients referred to the Occupational Therapy Neurological RehabilitationService under the supervision and guidance of the Senior OTs.2. To assist the Lead or Senior Occupational Therapists in the day-to-daysupervision and delegation of routine occupational therapy activities to the OTassistants or technicians where appropriate.3. To record all occupational therapy intervention in compliance with theOUH, Royal College of Occupational Therapy and NHS guidelines.4. To evaluate continuously occupational therapy intervention and tomaintain and develop a high standard of clinical and professional practice at alltimes.5. To carry out discharge home visits in liaison with health and social careagencies to identify equipment and care needs for discharge and identify and referto appropriate onward services6. To work as part of the interdisciplinary team providing neurologicalrehabilitation individually and in groups7. To agree and set IDT rehabilitation goals, with the treating team withingoal planning meetings
Job description
Job responsibilities
Communication:1. To liaise with all members of the inter-disciplinary team (IDT) patients,carers, other Health and social care services, including attendance atward rounds, goal planning meetings to facilitate safe and effectivedischarges.2. To identify treatment programmes for patients, and to report onoccupational therapy assessment and treatment progress with thesupport and guidance of the Senior OTs3. To liaise with the Lead or Senior Occupational Therapists in themanagement and prioritisation of the caseload.4. To promote good working relationships with all disciplines within theIDT, Oxford Centre for Enablement ,the directorate and OUH and toliaise and network with COT Specialist Sections as appropriate5. To attend staff meetings, Band 5 Support Group and other servicerelated meetings.
Clinical Responsibilities:1.. To undertake occupational therapy assessment, and treatment, to inand outpatients referred to the Occupational Therapy Neurological RehabilitationService under the supervision and guidance of the Senior OTs.2. To assist the Lead or Senior Occupational Therapists in the day-to-daysupervision and delegation of routine occupational therapy activities to the OTassistants or technicians where appropriate.3. To record all occupational therapy intervention in compliance with theOUH, Royal College of Occupational Therapy and NHS guidelines.4. To evaluate continuously occupational therapy intervention and tomaintain and develop a high standard of clinical and professional practice at alltimes.5. To carry out discharge home visits in liaison with health and social careagencies to identify equipment and care needs for discharge and identify and referto appropriate onward services6. To work as part of the interdisciplinary team providing neurologicalrehabilitation individually and in groups7. To agree and set IDT rehabilitation goals, with the treating team withingoal planning meetings
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy (OT) or in last 6 months of studies.
* Relevant Undergraduate/Postgraduate Occupational Therapy clinical experience
Desirable
* HCPC registration
Experience/Skills
Essential
* Excellent communication skills
* Knowledge, understanding of the OT process, OT models and evidence based practice
* Knowledge of therapy assessment techniques and tools.
* Problem solving approach
* Able to demonstrate ability to work autonomously and as a member of a team
Desirable
* Relevant clinical experience in a hospital setting
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy (OT) or in last 6 months of studies.
* Relevant Undergraduate/Postgraduate Occupational Therapy clinical experience
Desirable
* HCPC registration
Experience/Skills
Essential
* Excellent communication skills
* Knowledge, understanding of the OT process, OT models and evidence based practice
* Knowledge of therapy assessment techniques and tools.
* Problem solving approach
* Able to demonstrate ability to work autonomously and as a member of a team
Desirable
* Relevant clinical experience in a hospital setting
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Oxford Centre for Enablement
Nuffield Orthopaedic Hospital, Headley Way
Headington, Oxford
OX3 9DU
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Employer details
Employer name
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Oxford Centre for Enablement
Nuffield Orthopaedic Hospital, Headley Way
Headington, Oxford
OX3 9DU
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