Specialist Occupational Therapist - Neuroscience Rotation
| Posting date: | 10 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £46,419.00 to £55,046.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £46419.00 - £55046.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 September 2025 |
| Location: | Camden, NW3 2QG |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9391-25-1774 |
Summary
Carry out complex standardised and non-standardised OT assessments of functional ability, cognition, home situation and psychosocial issues, liaising with senior OT staff as required for highly complex patients. Provides advanced recommendations/advice regarding OT management of each patient according to the individual needs of the patient. Monitors, reviews and modifies treatment plans/goals to measure progress and ensure effective outcomes e.g. planning patient discharges/ referral to specialist rehabilitation settings Prioritises own patient caseload and develops individualised treatment interventions within resource constraints under supervision from senior therapists Promotes the role of occupational therapy at a variety of meetings, ward rounds and seminars, in particular promoting close liaison with other health professionals, private and voluntary organisations. Responsible for the management, transport and fitting of specialised equipment in patients community setting as required, e.g. toileting and bathing equipment, potentially in restricted spaces. Discusses and makes recommendations to the Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) with regard to complex patient management. Carries a full patient caseload varied in number dependent upon the complexity of the patients and adhering to prioritisation policies. Assists in ensuring less experienced staff apply relevant aspects of national clinical guidelines and legislation, which relate to health and social care. Plans and allocates work to therapy assistant staff.