# Specialist Occupational Therapist NSIC

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** NHS Professionals Limited
- **Location:** National Spinal Injuries Centre,
- **Workplace type:** onsite
- **Profession:** Occupational Therapist
- **Grade:** Band 6
- **Salary:** £22.99
- **Contract type:** Bank
- **Employment type:** Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
- **Closing date:** 2026-12-15T23:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-09-15T11:50:13.455Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/M0042-91151
- **Application URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/application/M0042-91151/pre-application-questions-pause?referrer=jobadvert&ref=M0042-91151
- **Employer website:** https://www.nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk/

## Job Content

### Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Specialist Occupational Therapist in Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust to join the National Spinal Injuries Centre Team at Stoke Mandeville Hospital. You will be responsible for assessing, treating and evaluating patients with spinal cord injuries and complex needs, working as an autonomous practitioner within a specialist multidisciplinary team. You will provide expert advice, guidance and information to healthcare professionals, social care colleagues, carers and relatives, while supporting ongoing clinical and service development and contributing to wider organisational objectives.

### Main duties of the job

As a Specialist Occupational Therapist, you will be responsible for contributing to the effective functioning of the Occupational Therapy and wider interdisciplinary teams. You will undertake specialised, comprehensive and standardised assessments for individuals presenting with complex and diverse needs. You will apply clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice to identify appropriate therapeutic approaches and formulate individualised treatment plans using a wide range of intervention options. You will analyse and interpret both clinical and non-clinical information to develop accurate and holistic assessments, working under the guidance of Advanced Occupational Therapists where appropriate.

### About us

Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.

Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges

Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave

Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want

### Details

- Date posted: 15 September 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 6
- Salary: £22.99 an hour
- Contract: Bank
- Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
- Reference number: M0042-91151
- Job locations: National Spinal Injuries Centre,, Stoke Mandeville Hospital,, Mandeville Road,, AYLESBURY,, Buckinghamshire, HP21 8AL, United Kingdom

### Job responsibilities

- To formulate appropriate problem lists and establish meaningful treatment goals, selecting suitable outcome measures to monitor and evaluate patient progress throughout the occupational therapy pathway.
- To determine the most appropriate environment for occupational therapy interventions, considering patient needs and clinical requirements across ward, department and community settings.
- To assess and manage complex manual handling requirements, applying appropriate techniques and ensuring compliance with organisational policies when handling patients or using specialist equipment.
- To assess equipment requirements and make appropriate recommendations or referrals to relevant providers, ensuring equipment is suitable for the individual and complies with departmental procedures.
- To provide supervision, support and training to junior staff, students and therapy support workers, including appropriate delegation of tasks and guidance on clinical practice.
- To maintain accurate clinical documentation and professional records, ensuring patient information is recorded in accordance with legal, professional, departmental and Trust requirements.

### UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

## Person Specification

### Qualifications

**Essential**

- Occupational Therapy degree or diploma.
- HCPC registered Occupational Therapist.
- Minimum 3 years relevant post-registration experience.
- Experience in hand therapy, powered mobility and neurological conditions.
- Experience supervising junior staff, maintaining CPD and travelling between sites with a driving licence and car.

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