B7 AHP for Hyperacute Rehabilitation Pathway Occupational therapist
| Posting date: | 20 November 2025 |
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| Salary: | £47,810.00 to £54,710.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £47810.00 - £54710.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 December 2025 |
| Location: | Southampton, SO16 6YD |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | C9188-25-0850 |
Summary
We are looking for an experienced physiotherapistwho is interested in working on an acute MDT pathway project, as a 12m fixed term or secondment, investigating the impact of acute intervention on the patient journey and if this changes their outcome, and/or reduces their hospital stay. You will provide advanced clinical skills in acute neuro-rehabilitation, working closely with the dedicated MDT to deliver high intensity, specialised hyper-acute rehabilitation (HAR) under the direction of a Rehabilitation Medicine consultant, for a moderate number of appropriate UHS patients. You will work alongside the B8a Clinical specialist AHP Lead and deputise in their absence. Please read the job description and person specification carefully and ensure you fulfil the criteria. For this specific specialist role, you also need the following: Essential skills:Enhanced leadership skills to work alongside the multi-professional teamSolid foundation in audit, research, personal and service developmentConfident educator of staff and peer professionals Professional qualification in one of the 4 named professions HCPC registration Advanced, postgraduate clinical skills and experience in acute neurorehabilitation Experience in day-to-day team management Knowledge and understanding of NHS systems Clear communication skills, both verbal and written Clear expressed desire and reasons for working in acute rehabilitation, and within UHS, on your application form. Desirable skills needed: Evidence of providing teaching to your own profession and students Please note: We do not accept CV applications Interviews will be held in person so we can carry out a practical assessment, please ensure you are able to attend before applying and wear suitable clothing Interviews will be held on Monday 15th December This post may be available as full time or part-time hours, or as a secondment, please enquire for more details. Following recruitment of this post other similar opportunities may be available, this may include backfill for the successful candidate. There will be regular supervision, in-service teaching and further training and development opportunities as part of UHS. You will be expected to engage in training and developmental opportunities for yourself and others, including students. Please ensure you fulfil all the essential criteria and have read the job description before applying.We actively encourage all potential applicants to contact us to ask any questions you may have. If this post is not for you and you are interested in finding out about other similar opportunities, please emailAnnette.Purkis@uhs.nhs.ukorsanet.dewet@uhs.nhs.uk We look forward to hearing from you