Specialist Occupational Therapist - Neurorehabilitation (Static)
| Posting date: | 04 June 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £39,959 - £48,117 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 July 2026 |
| Location: | Salford, M6 8HD |
| Company: | Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 8060137/236-CSS-P171-26-A |
Summary
A Vacancy at Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust.
We are looking for a motivated and skilled Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our specialist Hyperacute and Acute Neurorehabilitation teams at Salford Royal Hospital. As the major Neurosciences Centre for Greater Manchester, Salford offers an exceptional environment for developing advanced neurorehabilitation expertise.
In this role, you will work with patients presenting with a wide range of complex neurological conditions, including traumatic brain injury, stroke, neurosurgical conditions, and rapidly evolving neurological presentations. You will be involved in early rehabilitation, functional assessment, cognitive evaluation, splinting, and discharge planning within a fast‑paced, supportive MDT.
One key aspect of the post is the assessment and treatment of patients with Persistent Disorders of Consciousness (PDOC) and other low‑level presentations. You will receive structured training and supervision from two experienced Band 7 PDOC specialist OTs, alongside support from our Band 8a Neurorehabilitation Specialist OT. Experience in neurorehabilitation at Band 6 level is essential, and an interest in developing specialist PDOC skills is highly desirable.
• To deliver high-quality Occupational therapy services for all patients admitted with a Neurological condition.
• Complete specialist assessments and provide evidence-based interventions tailored to patients' needs.
• Contribute to goal setting and discharge planning in collaboration with patients, families and wider MDT.
• Liaise effectively with community services to ensure seamless transitions.
• Support junior staff, students and assistants through supervision and mentoring.
• Participate in audit, service development, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with trust policies.
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives. As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire – to join our team. In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
This advert closes on Thursday 11 Jun 2026
We are looking for a motivated and skilled Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our specialist Hyperacute and Acute Neurorehabilitation teams at Salford Royal Hospital. As the major Neurosciences Centre for Greater Manchester, Salford offers an exceptional environment for developing advanced neurorehabilitation expertise.
In this role, you will work with patients presenting with a wide range of complex neurological conditions, including traumatic brain injury, stroke, neurosurgical conditions, and rapidly evolving neurological presentations. You will be involved in early rehabilitation, functional assessment, cognitive evaluation, splinting, and discharge planning within a fast‑paced, supportive MDT.
One key aspect of the post is the assessment and treatment of patients with Persistent Disorders of Consciousness (PDOC) and other low‑level presentations. You will receive structured training and supervision from two experienced Band 7 PDOC specialist OTs, alongside support from our Band 8a Neurorehabilitation Specialist OT. Experience in neurorehabilitation at Band 6 level is essential, and an interest in developing specialist PDOC skills is highly desirable.
• To deliver high-quality Occupational therapy services for all patients admitted with a Neurological condition.
• Complete specialist assessments and provide evidence-based interventions tailored to patients' needs.
• Contribute to goal setting and discharge planning in collaboration with patients, families and wider MDT.
• Liaise effectively with community services to ensure seamless transitions.
• Support junior staff, students and assistants through supervision and mentoring.
• Participate in audit, service development, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with trust policies.
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives. As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire – to join our team. In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
This advert closes on Thursday 11 Jun 2026
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