Advanced Occupational Therapist – Neurosciences and Hyper Acute Rehab
| Posting date: | 28 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | £49,387.00 to £56,515.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £49387.00 - £56515.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 May 2026 |
| Location: | Southampton, SO16 6YD |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | C9188-26-0294 |
Summary
We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic and experienced Occupational Therapist, who wishes to develop new leadership skills, whilst specialising in both neurosciences and hyperacute rehabilitation, for a 12-month fixed term. You will work as part of a diverse team of AHPs, working together on the hyperacute pathway, to provide a full AHP service to the patients on the unit, as well as advising on and assessing patients on outlying wards across the Trust. You will be completing specialised neuro-specific assessments, goal-directed treatments & multi-therapy discharge planning. You will be required to liaise closely with local community services, specialist regional units & local DGHs. We are looking for someone who is/has:- Proven clinical experience in the assessment and treatment of patients within acute care- Enhanced leadership skills to work alongside the multi-professional team- Solid foundation in audit, research, personal and service development- Confident educator of staff and peer professionals There is regular clinical supervision as well as peer support. There are also opportunities for involvement in audit, research & service development is always encouraged as we strive for new & innovative ways of working. Attached you will find the person specification document, which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role; however, you also need to demonstrate the following specific skills and knowledge: Essential: Postgraduate experience of working in the acute hospital setting, including working with neurological patients and undertaking neurological assessments Proven senior experience in acute early rehabilitation of patients with complex needs Clear expressed desire and reasons for working in acute neurological rehabilitation, and within UHS, on your application form. Evidence of specialist personal development within acute neurosciences, to support enhanced skills and decision making Robust knowledge and understanding of NHS systems Postgraduate experience in supervising other staff and students Desirable: Evidence of providing teaching to therapy staff and students Demonstrable leadership skills Please note: Interviews will be face to face only, on Thursday 30th April, no online alternative will be offered. As part of the interview involves a practical assessment, please wear smart, comfortable clothing. As this is a fixed term/secondment opportunity, please discuss your application with your current manager before applying We actively encourage all potential applicants to contact us to ask any questions they may have. If this post is not for you and you are interested in finding out about other Therapy opportunities, please email Annette.Purkis@uhs.nhs.uk We look forward to hearing from you.