Job overview
There is an exciting opportunity for a full time Senior Occupational Therapist to join our Band 6 Neuro Rotation. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic and hardworking to join our friendly teams and would welcome interest from full and part time applicants.
The yearly rotations are based across Royal Derby Hospital and Florence Nightingale Community Hospital. The rotations include Kings Lodge Neuro Rehab Unit, Stroke Unit, Neuro Outpatient Service, Neuro In-Reach Team and Acute Neurology.
You will require experience and skills in the assessment and treatment of patients with neurological conditions. You will be responsible for contributing to the delivery of Occupational Therapy within these teams, as well as having opportunities to support operational management and leadership of the services you are working within.
Main duties of the job
We offer a multidisciplinary induction followed by regular supervision and appraisal. There are internal and external training opportunities to support your ongoing learning and professional development, which includes a Band 6 Neuro rotation peer support and education group.
You will need to have experience as an occupational therapist within neurological rehabilitation and be able to demonstrate good communication skills. You must have highly developed interpersonal skills with a commitment to providing excellent patient centred care and multidisciplinary working is essential.
Closing date of applications: 28 July 2026
Interview date: 10 August 2026
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).
Person specification
Skills and Ability
Essential
- Ability to use analytical and judgement skills to make decisions regarding patients' diagnosis, prognosis and inform treatment programmes
- Planning and organisational skills to enable effective management of own patient workload.
- Able to move and handle patients safely for self and others as part of the rehabilitation process
- Ability to use a risk assessment approach to maximise patients’ function and safety
Desirable
- Ability to fabricate and clinically reason a range of splints and casts
- Previous experience of teaching
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Basic understanding of a variety of neurological conditions
- Clinical experience through a wide variety of rotations to include neurology and rehabilitation
- Experience working within a multidisciplinary team
- Understand clinical governance and its implications for services
Desirable
- Experience of supervision and appraisal
- Experience of administering and analysing a variety of cognitive and perceptual assessments
Behaviours & Communication
Essential
- Able to work in a flexible manner adapting to changing situations constructively
- Able to motivate, demonstrating empathy and reassurance
- Communicate concisely and clearly to ensure others’ understanding
Desirable
- Able to present all levels of information using a range of technology
Education, Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Occupational Therapy degree or equivalent diploma
- State registration
- Evidence of CPD specifically related to neurology
Desirable
- Current driving licence
- Accredited fieldwork educator
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This advert is for Rotational Senior Occupational Therapist - Neurological Rehabilitation with University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust in Derby, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Occupational Therapist role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 pro rata pa. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 28 Jul 2026.
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