Job overview
We are seeking a Band 5 Occupational Therapist for an exceptional post at the London Spinal Cord Injury Centre. They will need good knowledge and skills plus some existing NHS experience for this rewarding role, within a supportive team. The post holder will be responsible for the assessment and treatment of routine and highly complex patients with Spinal Cord Injuries. In addition they will have leadership opportunities with junior staff.
Main duties of the job
To be considered for this post you will need at least 12 months post-qualification experience or relevant Technician or student experience including at least six months within the NHS or working with people with complex neuro-disability.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To assess and treat routine and highly complex patients in this clinical unit, teach junior staff and students and support the Team Leader in developing the service.
To provide cover for administrative, managerial and clinical tasks in the temporary absence of another member of the team, as appropriate to own level of experience.
If shortlisted candidates are expected to attend a Face to Face interview at Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore.
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Good written and spoken English
- Computer literacy
- Able to communicate with a variety of people, occasionally in emotional distress.
- Good organisation of self and time
- Ability to reflect and appraise own performance
- Ability to self-motivate and initiate activity
- IT Skills - IT Skills (to be tested during probationary period
Desirable
- Splinting, wheelchair prescription, therapeutic patient handling, discharge planning, presentation skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Broad knowledge of current best practice in OT and medical conditions associated with the clinical area.
- Understanding of team dynamics and MDT working.
- Working knowledge of common adaptive equipment
Desirable
- Knowledge of neurological and biomechanical treatment approaches for complex disability.
- Awareness of some specialist equipment relevant to the post
Experience
Essential
- 12 months NHS experience as qualified OT or Therapy/Rehabilitation Technician
Desirable
- One year’s experience in an appropriate setting at Band 5
- Interest in and further study in clinical area.
Qualifications
Essential
- DipCOT/ Degree in Occupational Therapy. Member of COT or recognised equivalent.
- Registered with HPC.
Desirable
- COT Specialist Section/ other Special Interest Group membership Clinical supervisor’s course.
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This advert is for Occupational Therapist SCIC with Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust in Stanmore, London, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Occupational Therapist role. The advertised salary is £36,943 - £44,900 inclusive Outer HCAS per annum. The contract type is Permanent: n/a. The application deadline is 06 Aug 2026.
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