Band 6 Occupational Therapist - Neuro & Acute

Band 6 Occupational Therapist - Neuro & Acute
(Minimum 6 months NHS experience is mandatory)

Band: Band 6
Job Role: Band 6 Occupational Therapist - Neuro & Acute
Location: Barts NHS Trust, London
Pay Rates: £20 to £24 per hour
Pay Mechanism: Direct Engagement
Contract Duration: 19/05/2025 - 30/06/2025

About the Trust:
Barts Health NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing high-quality healthcare services across East London. It is renowned for its comprehensive range of services, including acute, specialist, and community care, and is dedicated to improving health outcomes and patient experience.

Job Overview:
As a Band 6 Occupational Therapist, you will manage a complex caseload and play a key role in the assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of patients with neurological conditions, supporting them in regaining independence and improving their quality of life.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a complex caseload of acute neurological and neurosurgical patients.

• Provide comprehensive assessments and deliver individualized rehabilitation programs for patients with neuro trauma and other neurological conditions.

• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team, including physiotherapists, speech and language therapists, and medical professionals, to ensure a holistic approach to patient care.

• Facilitate and support patient recovery through the application of specialized occupational therapy interventions.

• Monitor and evaluate patient progress and adapt treatment plans as needed to achieve optimal outcomes.

• Provide education and support to patients, families, and caregivers regarding rehabilitation goals and long-term management strategies.

Requirements:

• HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist.

• Minimum 2 years of post-registration experience, with significant experience in neurological and neurosurgical rehabilitation.

• Experience managing a complex caseload, particularly in an acute setting.

• Expertise in neuro trauma rehabilitation is highly desirable.

• Excellent communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

• Experience working within the NHS or similar healthcare settings.

How to Apply:
Please send your updated CV to or call quoting job reference number BS/10038/OT1.