Neonatal Occupational Therapist | Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 29 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £47,810 - £54,710 per annum |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 28 February 2026 |
| Location: | Swindon, SN3 6BB |
| Company: | The Great Western Hospitals NHS FT |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7733990/249-7733990 |
Summary
Make a Difference in Neonatal Care – Join Us as a Band 7 Specialist Occupational Therapist at the Great Western Hospital
Are you passionate about improving outcomes for the neonatal babies? We are seeking an experienced Band 7 Neonatal Specialist Occupational Therapistto join our dynamic Neonatal therapy team.
This is an exciting opportunity to develop your expertise in a highly specialist area of neonatal occupational therapy. In this role, you will work within our acute neonatal unit and follow-up clinics, collaborating closely with a multidisciplinary team including specialist physiotherapists, dietitians, speech and language therapists, neonatologists, and specialist nurses.
If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.
The Senior Neonatal Occupational therapist is responsible for leading on establishing and maintaining the
acute neonatal Occupational Therapy service, using expert knowledge and applying current standards of
care and relevant research activity to continually develop the service. Whilst responsible for the neonatal
Occupational Therapy provision, they will also contribute to the training and development of staff within the
acute therapy team and the wider neonatal team, alongside other AHP colleagues.
Our STAR values – Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect – are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives.
• Provide specialist occupational therapy assessment and intervention for neonates within the acute neonatal unit and follow-up clinics.
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to deliver holistic, family-centred care.
• Act as a clinical expert and resource for neonatal occupational therapy within the Trust.
• Contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives through theImproving Togetherframework.
• Support and mentor junior staff and students, promoting best practice and professional development.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in line with professional and Trust standards.
This advert closes on Thursday 12 Feb 2026
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