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Specialist Occupational Therapist - Neurology
The closing date is 22 October 2025
We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic Neurology Therapy Team on a fixed-term basis. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled clinician with a strong interest in neurology, working across both inpatient, outpatient and community settings. You will play a key role in providing high-quality care to patients with neurological conditions, helping to improve their independence and quality of life.
Applicants should have post-graduate experience working with people living with neurological conditions, an awareness of complex assessment and patient-centered rehabilitation. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information in a professional and compassionate manner, are essential.
You will have the opportunity to develop clinical skills and knowledge, operational awareness, service improvement and leadership skills. We have an established program of clinical and managerial supervision, and we will expect the successful candidate to be proactive in their approach to professional and service development. You will have the opportunity to attend relevant training courses and conferences and take a lead on projects and service development. Training and peer support is available from an experienced, supportive multi-disciplinary team.
Main duties of the job
* Work as an autonomous practitioner across a variety of settings, supporting a caseload patients with conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis, Motor Neurone Disease, Functional Neurological Disorder, Parkinson's Disease and other neurological disorders.
* To undertake a comprehensive assessment of patients, including those with diverse or complex/multi pathology presentations.
* To formulate and deliver an individual goal orientated treatment programme, based on specialist knowledge of evidence-based practice and treatment options.
* To provide training and advice on changes and adaptations to the patient's lifestyle considering the environmental, emotional, physical, spiritual and social needs.
* To address occupational performance and skills deficits enabling the patient in areas of self- maintenance, productivity, education, and leisure.
* Close collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, including consultants, physiotherapists and nurses, to provide holistic care.
* Maintain accurate patient records and contribute to clinical audits and research initiatives.
* Contribute to service and professional development, support student practice placements and supervise colleagues within the services.
* Provide specialist advice and training to other teams within the trust.
About us
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We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
* Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
* 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
* A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
* Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
* NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
* An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
* Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
* Please note: If you are currently employed by the Trust and you wish to apply for this role on a secondment basis, please seek permission from your current line manager before applying for the post
* Please note: If a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
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Person Specification
Experience and Knowledge
* oExperience in a relevant junior role, including the management of a range of conditions, with evidence of additional knowledge acquired through formal and informal clinical supervision
* oDeveloped / Specialist clinical skills within relevant area
* oDelivery of relevant audit and service improvement
* oExperience of working in a client-driven/NHS environment.
* oExperience of training/supporting/supervising others (including students)
Qualifications and Training
* oDegree in Occupational Therapy
* oHCPC Registered Occupational therapist
* oEvidence of specialist post graduate CPD activities
* oEvidence of post graduate training within specialist area
* oExperience in the use of outcome measures to evaluate occupational therapy intervention
Skills and Abilities
* oI am able to communicate complex information effectively, clearly, and accurately in plain simple language, both verbally and in writing.
* oI am organised, prioritise my own workload and take responsibility for delivering results within agreed timescales with changing priorities, pressures and with frequent interruptions.
* oI am committed to development and improvement of myself and the wider team. I welcome the opportunity to implement change and improvements.
* oI can use my own initiative, exercise judgment, resolve problems and stay calm under pressure.
* oWhere appropriate I am able to transport myself and large pieces of equipment around a rural area where public transport may not be available.
* oI am able to contribute to flexible rosters, providing profession specific treatment to patients.
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.
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