Occupational Therapist (Neurology) | Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 04 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £56,276 - £63,176 per annum incl. HCAS |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 January 2026 |
| Location: | London, SW10 9NH |
| Company: | Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 7581361/289-CS-227 |
Summary
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic band 7 occupational therapist to join Chelsea and Westminster Foundation Trust for 1 year maternity leave cover.
This post would be suited to an experienced occupational therapist with previous experience in stroke and neurology with strong leadership skills.
To be responsible for leading and managing the neurology outlier caseload and the Stroke team alongside Band 7 Occupational Therapist for the Stroke Unit.
To be responsible for the day to day running of the stroke and neurology caseload alongside the Band 7 Physiotherapists in each team, ensuring that all patients are given an appropriate and effective therapy treatment across all wards.
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.
We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.
We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs.
The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven’t heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.
Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
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. Please see attached document.
This advert closes on Thursday 18 Dec 2025
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic band 7 occupational therapist to join Chelsea and Westminster Foundation Trust for 1 year maternity leave cover.
This post would be suited to an experienced occupational therapist with previous experience in stroke and neurology with strong leadership skills.
To be responsible for leading and managing the neurology outlier caseload and the Stroke team alongside Band 7 Occupational Therapist for the Stroke Unit.
To be responsible for the day to day running of the stroke and neurology caseload alongside the Band 7 Physiotherapists in each team, ensuring that all patients are given an appropriate and effective therapy treatment across all wards.
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.
We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.
We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs.
The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven’t heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.
Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
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. Please see attached document.
This advert closes on Thursday 18 Dec 2025