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Job summary
We offer specialist inpatient neurological rehabilitation and classed as a level 2 Unit. We have an exciting opportunity for an OT to join our dynamic Inpatient Neuro rehab team on Snowdon ward. We are looking for an enthusiastic, forward thinking and committed Occupational Therapist with strong clinical and team working skills to deliver high quality rehabilitation to our patients.
The role is ideal for an OT who has passion for development and wishes to become a clinical expert in their field. You will work alongside a multidisciplinary team with a supportive management structure which welcomes innovation and quality improvement whilst prioritising staff well-being.
We would also welcome applications from band 6 applicants with relevant experience and an interest in neurology.
Main duties of the job
The leadership team on Snowdon comprises of the ward manager, Specialist band 7 PT and team lead, Specialist Speech and language therapist, Dietitian and Specialist Psychologist which will provide great peer support to the successful candidate.
There will be a variety of opportunities including developing complex assessment and treatment skills for our inpatients, within a team which advocates for close multidisciplinary working. The role also includes the opportunity to conduct assessments of patients on our waiting list that advises our patient flow as well as developing management skills when deputising for the therapy team lead.
As a specialist OT some of the clinical skills will be around delivering and supporting the junior staff in complex cognitive rehab, posture management, upper limb assessments and treatments.
About us
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides joined-up mental and physical healthcare for around two million people across our communities. With over 13,000 staff working in the community and local hospitals, we deliver care at every stage of life, helping people live their best and healthiest lives.
Our mental health services include community-based support and early intervention in psychosis (EIP) for both adults and young people, alongside a network of specialist inpatient wards covering forensic, learning disability, eating disorder and older person's care.
We deliver extensive physical health services too, from urgent community response teams helping frail and older patients remain safely at home, to hospitals at home teams providing acute-level care in familiar surroundings. Our neurological services offer rehabilitation and treatment for conditions including Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, Motor Neurone Disease, Head Injury, Cerebral Palsy and Stroke. Across Hampshire, our community hospitals provide inpatient rehabilitation as a step down from acute care, and our dedicated teams also staff Treetops Sexual Assault Referral Centre in Portsmouth, offering expert, compassionate support.
Everything we do is underpinned by our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect and excellence
Details
- Date posted: 27 July 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 7
- Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year Based on Full Time hours
- Contract: Fixed term
- Duration: 12 months
- Working pattern: Part-time
- Reference number: 348-SSW-12097
- Job locations: Western Community Hospital, Walnut Grove, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 4XE, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.
We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Occupational Therapy degree and specialist knowledge and skills within a neurological setting.
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This advert is for Senior Occupational Therapist with Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in Southampton, South East, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Occupational Therapist role. The advertised salary is £49387.00 to £56515.00. The contract type is Fixed-Term. The application deadline is 09 Aug 2026.
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