Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join our specialist inpatient team providing a service to Neurology and Neurosurgery. The role is based at Southmead Hospital which is the regional centre for South West England covering a wide spectrum of neurological conditions.
This post is to cover a maternity leave for 12 months thus offering a fixed term or secondment opportunity.
This advert may close early, if we have received a sufficient amount of applications. Therefore you are highly advised to apply as soon as possible if you are interested in this position.
Main duties of the job
The caseload is varied, requiring a range of therapeutic skills to assess function, social and environmental needs for discharge planning and onward referrals.
There is close team working and links with community partners in the wider health and care system to address needs at all stages of the clinical pathway, with occupational therapy playing a crucial role.
To understand more about Occupational Therapy at NBT, click here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9hiZdsBZ20 to watch our video.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- To provide a high standard occupational therapy service to inpatients referred to the specialty team.
- Use specialised skills to provide a comprehensive Occupational Therapy service to patients, some of whom will have complex needs.
- To ensure service provision is prioritised and service delivery is effective within resources available.
- To provide leadership for Band 5 and support staff through supervision.
- To participate in the planning, development and evaluation of Occupational Therapy services within a designated team, holding responsibility for defined department projects.
- To contribute to the maintenance and development of the Occupational Therapy service.
- To train and supervise occupational therapy students on practice placement
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This advert is for Occupational Therapist with North Bristol NHS Trust in Bristol, South West, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Occupational Therapist role. The advertised salary is £38,682 - £46,580 per annum, pro rata for part time roles. The contract type is 12 months (Fixed term). The application deadline is 22 Jun 2026.
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