Specialist Occupational Therapist - Neurosciences/Stroke | Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 17 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £56,276 - £63,176 inclusive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 October 2025 |
| Location: | London, W6 8RF |
| Company: | IMPERIAL COLLEGE HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7489624/290-MIC-1813 |
Summary
Our specialist rotation for Stroke, Neuro-Rehabilitation, Major Trauma and Neurosciences currently has an opportunity for a dynamic band 7 OT in the rotation. There might also be fixed term opportunities within the stroke unit.
We are ideally seeking an experienced Band 6 or Band 7 Occupational Therapist, with previous neurosciences experience. This position would be ideal for an OT with prior involvement in service improvement, strong supervisory experience and a genuine desire to forge a career within stroke and neurosciences.
This role is perfect for an individual who is keen to gain further training and development in a forward thinking and innovative team. This exciting opportunity could provide the next step on your career ladder
As a successful candidate, you will have the opportunity to provide high quality Occupational Therapy to patients with a wide range of neurological conditions whilst growing your specialist experience and leadership skills in a welcoming and supportive environment.
You will receive regular clinical supervision from a Clinical Specialist OT and professional support and supervision from a Lead OT to support both your clinical and professional development. We actively support continuing personal and professional development through an established performance development review (PDR) system, in-service training and external courses. There are also opportunities to undertake formal postgraduate study.
• To be responsible for the provision of highly specialised occupational therapy assessment, treatment and management of patients managed under the neurosciences pathways who present as in-patients with a wide variety of neurological management needs. These comprise acute, chronic, complex, disabling and life-limiting conditions.
• To determine clinical diagnosis and treatment indicated and maintain records as an autonomous practitioner.
• To ensure a high standard of clinical care for the patients under your management and those of more junior staff providing a comprehensive and appropriate occupational therapy service to neurosciences, stroke and neuro-trauma.
• To provide leadership to the in-patient neurosciences, team alongside other band 7 occupational therapists and physiotherapists, and the Clinical therapy leads in neurosciences.
• To undertake a significant clinical caseload working as an autonomous practitioner at a specialist level with other health professionals.
• To be responsible for service development within the team, to implement policy and policy changes within the clinical area in partnership with MDT colleagues.
• To deputise for the Clinical leads in the speciality.
• To present a positive and inspirational role model for all team members.
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
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 overviews, please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
This advert closes on Wednesday 1 Oct 2025