Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist

Job title:

Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist

Company:

NHS

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a fixed-term Band 7 Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic Stroke and Neurology team at St Thomas’ Hospital, working within the inpatient stroke/neuro outlier pathway. This is a unique role that offers the chance to shape and define Occupational Therapy practice within this developing area, supported by an experienced and innovative OT leadership team that values staff well-being, collaboration, and quality improvement.We are seeking a motivated and flexible clinician with strong communication and problem-solving skills who is passionate about delivering high-quality, patient-centred care. You will play a key role in leading and coordinating Occupational Therapy input for patients with stroke and neurological conditions who are placed outside the core stroke units- ensuring timely assessment and intervention, with a focus on facilitating appropriate pathway management together with safe and efficient discharge planning within tight timeframes.This role will enable you to apply and further develop your specialist clinical skills in the management of individuals with complex neurological and rehabilitation needs. You will also have the opportunity to grow your leadership capabilities, contribute to service development initiatives, and engage with both local and national agendas related to stroke, neurology, and acute care pathways.Main duties of the jobJob SummaryTo deliver a high-quality, expert Occupational Therapy service to patients with stroke and neurological conditions, including those outside designated stroke/neuro units at Guy’s and St Thomas’ hospitals.To independently manage a complex caseload using advanced clinical reasoning and a client-centred approach to inform assessment, treatment, and discharge planning.Provide leadership and line management to a designated team, including junior staff, therapy assistants, and technical instructors, offering supervision, guidance, and performance management.Support junior staff in managing complex presentations, promoting the development of advanced clinical and reflective skills.Lead the development and implementation of evidence-based practice within the Stroke and Neurology service, contributing to local service improvements and engaging with national initiatives.Take responsibility for personal CPD, supervision, and contribution to the wider Occupational Therapy evidence base.Support student education and supervision on clinical placements, maintaining high standards of learning and conduct.Deliver patient-centred, evidence-informed interventions to optimise function in individuals with complex neurological needs. Assist the Heads of Service with operational and strategic development as required.About usGuy’s and St Thomas’ is among the UK’s busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. We provide a full range of hospital and community services for people in south London and as well as specialist care for patients from further afield including cancer, renal, orthopaedic, respiratory and cardiovascular services.We have a reputation for clinical excellence and high quality teaching and research. We are part of King’s Health Partners, one of eight accredited UK academic health sciences centres. In partnership with King’s College London we have dedicated clinical research facilities including an MHRA accredited Phase I clinical trials unit.Patients are at the heart of everything we do and we pride ourselves on ensuring the best possible patient experience as well as safe, high quality care. We are proud to have one of the lowest mortality rates in the NHS. Following a comprehensive Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection in 2019 we maintained our overall rating of ‘good’. Our adult community services achieved a rating of ‘outstanding’.The commitment of our 23,500 staff is key to our success. We are one of the largest local employers and we aim to develop and support all our staff so they are able to deliver high quality, safe and efficient care.DetailsDate posted22 July 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 7Salary£56,276 to £63,176 a year per annum inc HCA (pro rata)ContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number196-LIS9730Job locationsSTHWestminster BridgeLondonSE1 7EHJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo deliver a high-quality, expert Occupational Therapy service to a specialist caseload of patients with stroke and neurological conditions, including those placed outside designated stroke or neuro wards across St Thomas Hospital.To independently manage a complex caseload using advanced clinical reasoning, critical thinking, and a client-centred approach to inform assessment, intervention, and discharge planning within the stroke and neurology pathways.Please see attached job description for further details.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo deliver a high-quality, expert Occupational Therapy service to a specialist caseload of patients with stroke and neurological conditions, including those placed outside designated stroke or neuro wards across St Thomas Hospital.To independently manage a complex caseload using advanced clinical reasoning, critical thinking, and a client-centred approach to inform assessment, intervention, and discharge planning within the stroke and neurology pathways.Please see attached job description for further details.Person SpecificationKnowledge/QualificationsEssential

• Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC Registration
• Postgraduate experience in Neurology in an acute/community environment

Desirable

• Experience of research

SkillsEssential

• oKnowledge, understanding and application of Occupational Therapy process within Stroke/Neurology relating to client centred practice.
• oDemonstrate sound techniques in applying a range of sensory, physical and manual assessments and treatments.
• oExperience of working within multi-disciplinary teams, both diagnostic, rehabilitative and intervention services
• Understanding of different neurological clinical presentations, and how they can impact on function.

Desirable

• Ability to work with multi-disciplinary agencies often required for complex case management
• Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act and associated frameworks
• Knowledge of manual handling and complex positioning/seating
• Previous experience of research and audit
• AMPS Training

Personal QualitiesEssential

• oExcellent communication and interactive skills.
• oWell developed personal, organisational and time management skills.
• oProactive and innovative approach

Desirable

• Membership of professional body. Membership of RCOT Special Interest Group.

Person SpecificationKnowledge/QualificationsEssential

• Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC Registration
• Postgraduate experience in Neurology in an acute/community environment

Desirable

• Experience of research

SkillsEssential

• oKnowledge, understanding and application of Occupational Therapy process within Stroke/Neurology relating to client centred practice.
• oDemonstrate sound techniques in applying a range of sensory, physical and manual assessments and treatments.
• oExperience of working within multi-disciplinary teams, both diagnostic, rehabilitative and intervention services
• Understanding of different neurological clinical presentations, and how they can impact on function.

Desirable

• Ability to work with multi-disciplinary agencies often required for complex case management
• Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act and associated frameworks
• Knowledge of manual handling and complex positioning/seating
• Previous experience of research and audit
• AMPS Training

Personal QualitiesEssential

• oExcellent communication and interactive skills.
• oWell developed personal, organisational and time management skills.
• oProactive and innovative approach

Desirable

• Membership of professional body. Membership of RCOT Special Interest Group.

Expected salary

£56276 – 63176 per year

Location

South East London

Job date

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 22:57:35 GMT

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