# Specialist Neurological Occupational Therapist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/specialist-neurological-occupational-therapist/4f243e92-bc75-40c3-ada9-a1245edfe8d6 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/specialist-neurological-occupational-therapist/4f243e92-bc75-40c3-ada9-a1245edfe8d6.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** London - **Region:** London - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Occupational Therapist - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £47,951 - £56,863 pro rata p.a. incl. - **Contract type:** Fixed term: 9 months (to cover maternity leave) - **Employment type:** Part time - 18.75 hours per week (Shift pattern can be flexible but hours to be worked over 3 days) - **Closing date:** 2026-08-06T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-23T11:31:42.380Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/London/Homerton_Healthcare_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Neuro_Rehabilitation/Neuro_Rehabilitation-v8177885 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8177885?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.homerton.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, forward-thinking Specialist Occupational Therapist to work at the Homerton Transitional Neurological Rehab Unit (HTNRU) on a fixed term basis. HTNRU is a 7 bedded neurological rehabilitation unit in Hackney which supports people with neurological conditions to return to the community.  The unit specialises in a transitional rehabilitation model, which bridges inpatient and community work. HTNRU is dedicated to being client-centered with a focus on positive risk taking and on supporting self-management.  There is a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary working with other members of the MDT, including the physiotherapist, speech and language therapist, psychologist, nurse, and rehabilitation assistants, to ensure a whole team approach to rehabilitation. Applicants should have previous experience in the field of neurosciences however we would welcome applications from an OT without extensive neuro rehabilitation experience. They must have excellent communication and time management skills. They need to have a positive approach to rehabilitation and be an effective team player. This job opportunity would be ideal for someone who is passionate about rehabilitation and about working in a small team focused on supporting a patient’s return to the community.  The post holder will be supported to advance their skills under the supervision of the senior occupational therapist as well as internal and external development opportunities. ### Main duties of the job You'll be responsible for carrying out assessment and treatment for patients with newly acquired and long-term neurological conditions. As the emphasis is on a 24-hour approach to rehab, you'll also be expected to delegate and oversee rehab programmes carried out by the rehab assistants.  Therapy sessions are carried out on the unit, the community, and in the home in a combination of individual and group sessions. The team works closely with community services that are vital for supporting the patient once home. The post holder will also have the opportunity to supervise, participate in CPD opportunities, and join quality improvement projects. - Member of the specialist Homerton Transitional Neurological Rehabilitation Team, which includes Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Speech & Language Therapy, Neuropsychology and Rehabilitation Assistants. The Team works with clients aged 18 onwards who require inpatient neurological rehabilitation - Participate in the co-ordination and the provision of the HTNRU service - Undertake specialist Occupational therapy assessment and intervention as an autonomous practitioner ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s on this page. The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed. ## Person Specification ### Knowledge **Essential** - Current Occupational Therapy practice in the delivery of services to neurologically impaired service users and their carers. - Models of Occupational Therapy practice and their application in this field. - Health needs in a multicultural community. - Understanding of confidentiality issues. - Outcome measures and other quality issues e.g. audit. - Risk management and clinical governance issues. ### Experience **Essential** - Experience of working with clients with cognitive impairment and difficulties - Experience of working in a inter--disciplinary team using joint goal setting - Evidence of staff supervision and appraisal experience. **Desirable** - Experience of working in a variety of settings including community. - Experience of working with adults with acquired brain damage. ### Skills/ Abilities **Essential** - Ability to assess and implement appropriate treatment for a range of progressive and non-progressive neurological conditions. - Able to manage caseload and to prioritise under pressure. - Effective discharge planning skills. - Demonstrate effective communication skills with all disciplines and service users to optimise management. - Clear, concise verbal and written reporting skills. - Able to work within a MDT. - Teaching skills with a range of groups. - Able to supervise and appraise staff and identify development/training needs. - Be familiar with Windows based packages, including word and e-mail. - Awareness of own competency level and how to seek appropriate help. - Able to supervise and develop Occupational Therapy students. ### Education / Qualifications **Essential** - Degree/diploma in Occupational Therapy recognised by COT. - HCPC registered. - Further post-graduate courses in related area. **Desirable** - Further study in related area. - Member of NANOT. ### Trust Values and Other Requirements **Essential** - Commitment to Equal Ops. - Professional manner. - Able to respond to pressure appropriately. - Travel to service user’s homes as required. - Manage physical requirements of the job. - Demonstrate an understanding of the Trust values. **Desirable** - Social model of disability. ## Documents - [trust values (pdf, 652.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=938) - [guidance for applicants (pdf, 124.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=937) - [job description and person specification (pdf, 304.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10480846) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.