Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen, for an enthusiastic and dynamic Specialist Occupational Therapist, that has a keen interest in working with patients with neurological conditions, to join our Band 6 Neuro Rotation at BHRUT.
We have an established Band 6 Neuro rotation which offers experience in the following areas: Hyper Acute Stroke Unit; Acute Stroke Unit; Stroke Rehabilitation; Early Supported Discharge Team; Regional Neurosciences Unit and our Neuro Outliers Therapy Team. You will work alongside highly specialist members of staff and clinical specialists to ensure quality neuro-specific treatment to patients with neurological conditions and contribute to the development of these services while fostering multidisciplinary relationships and team working. Experience can be gained in treatment and management of a wide variety of neurological patients as well as further developing leadership skills in the different rotations
You will have opportunities to supervise more junior staff and students and be expected to take an active role in the in-service training, audit and service development.
Learning and development are important to our Team. We have established In-service training programmes tailored to different developmental needs and experience and there will be opportunities to present on our accredited Stroke MDT course which we run twice yearly. External courses are supported if the need has been clearly identified through the Appraisal and Personal Development Plans
Main duties of the job
Through a holistic approach, to provide a high standard of Occupational Therapy service, facilitating and maximising patient potential within the service boundaries. Rotations include: Hyper Acute Stroke Unit; Acute Stroke Unit; Stroke Rehabilitation; Early Supported Discharge Team; Regional Neurosciences Unit and our Neuro Outliers Therapy Team at Queens Hospital and King George Hospital.
To participate in the Band 6 Neuro rotational scheme, this involves working across Trust sites as well as in the community, in line with your chosen career pathway, subject to availability.
To fulfil a teaching and supervisory role with peers, junior staff and students on placement.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.
Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.
All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.
Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Pubudu Chandrasekera, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 5110. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.
Person specification
Skills/ Abilities
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate skills in assessment and treatment of patients in line with current practice and research
Desirable
- Experience of supervision of other staff i.e. assistants
- Presentation skills
Experience/ Knowledge
Essential
- To have broad clinical experience during Band 5 rotations
- Active participation of in-service training
Desirable
- Experience of working with neurological conditions including rehabilitation
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This advert is for Band 6 Specialist Occupational Therapist Neuro Rotation with Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust in Romford, London, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Occupational Therapist role. The advertised salary is £45,953 - £54,254 Per Annum Inclusive. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 09 Aug 2026.
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